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We gathered in The Boot & Flogger for non-Symington non-TFP ≤1994 Ports, in the presence of Henry Shotton.

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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1964 Graham Malvedos (HJS);
• 1967 Adams (DJ);
• 1966 Rebello Valente (TC);
• 1960 Sandeman (IDJ);
• 1977 Niepoort (CPR);
• 1960 Cálem (DRT);
• 1967 Gonzalez Byass (AHB);
• 1985 Feuerheerd (MPM);
• 1970 Gonzalez Byass (JDAW);
• 1966 Dalva colheita (JWEW);
• 1947 Quinta do Noval (BMHR);
• Food order;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

Cá60 (DRT). Cloudy, dark red. Rich, hint of heat, mid-weight. Another good Port. Mis-guessed as N70.

50% opacity, cloudy and red. Medicinal and menthol on the nose, which I like. Sweetness, cigars, lovely orangey thickness. Wonderful length and a syrupy mouthfeel. My WOTN. Guessed to be N66.

Bottled by Hedges & Butler. Slightly cloudy , full of fine sediment; 80% opaque. Muted strawberries on the nose, fruity and attractive. Soft and smooth entry with soft strawberry showing on the palate and gentle tannins lurking under the fruit. The late palate is more fragrant and complex, giving a better level of interest. Fragrant and tasty aftertaste and a delicious finish. Served blind this was guessed to be Sandeman 1970. 94/100.

This was also my wine of the night.