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Oscar Quevedo was in London, so we opened some 1958s.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1958 Burmester (δ delta);
• 1958 Constantino (θ theta);
• 1958 Delaforce (ε epsilon);
• 1958 Dow (η eta);
• 1958 Fonseca Guimaraens (α alpha);
• 1958 Martinez (β beta);
• 1958 Quinta do Noval (γ gamma);
• 1958 Warre (ζ zeta);
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Blinding technique;
• Planning and arrangements.

D58, originally η = eta. Red-pink, 35% opaque. Nose of cherry heat behind the burnt nose. Large start, with remnants of the fruit. Heat, lots, mid-palate. End was all heat.

Dow 1958. Light ruby colour. Smooth flavours reminding delicate red ripe fruit. Slightly harsh tannins, long finish but not perfectly integrated.

40% opaque; lovely mature red-brown colour. Hollow nose showing little other than some dusty spirit. Lovely elegant palate, generous fruit and a delicious balance. Rich fruit and good complexity on the late palate. Generous acidity supports a focused fruit driven aftertaste and finish. Great length. Served blind this was guessed to be the Noval. 88/100. Drunk 03-Jun-14. Decanted 3 hours.