Where: The Boot & Flogger 10-20 Redcross Way, SE1 1TA
When: 18h30 on Wednesday 20th July
What: Anything But Vintage III
A few of us gathered to sample some things which were not Vintage Port.
1960 Dow LBV
- Alex Bridgeman
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- Location: Berkshire, UK
Re: 1960 Dow LBV
Bottled 1965. Bronzed red colour, 30% opaque. Sweet red licorice strings on the nose, with candied cherry and a touch of compost. A little hollow on entry with sweetened rhubarb on the mid-palate. Mouthfilling rhubarb and rose petals on the late palate leads nicely to a big rhubarb and Turkish Delight finish that is slightly bitter but quite delicious. Served blind. 88/100.
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Re: 1960 Dow LBV
40% opacity, rich red-orange. Lovely mature nose - chocolate. Silky in the mouth, gentle heat late palate, smooth, cherries.