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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.

Mz58, originally β = beta. Glorious red, 40% opaque. Nose of burnt sugar. A biggish with strawberry and cherry at start. Then fades, lighter mid- and late-palate

Bright cherry ruby colour. THe freshest and more intense flavours of all. Sweet and a bit alcoholic on the palate, ripped fruit, rich and long.

Very dark in colour, deep red and looking to be in early maturity. 50% opaque. Very closed nose, showing simply a little spirit and iodine. This initially shows restrained fruit and lots of evolved elderberry. A harshness to the fruit from the acidity, but the acidity supports the fruit and there are still some gentle tannins. Wonderful strawberry aftertaste and a great finish af good length. Served blind this was guessed to be Constantino. Beta. 88/100. Drunk 03-Jun-14. Decanted 3 hours.

Noticeably darker than the other offerings but showing balanced ripe fruit with a little liveliness and a nice finish. Likely to be still kicking after its compatriots have faded away.