1980 Sandeman

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1980 Sandeman

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Sandeman Vertical on Friday 12th May 2011 at the RAF Club, Piccadilly, London.

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S80. A major change in style relative to older Sandemans.

Dark red, 80% opaque. To taste dark cherry, and then a Dow dryness from the mid-palate to the end.
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Re: 1980 Sandeman

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90% opaque, sold in colour, mid-red in tone. The nose is dominated by sweet fruit that has a promising concentration. The fruit impact is intense, youthful and vigorous; full of ripe red cherry but supported by gentle tannins and focussed acidity. Cherry and chocolate aftertaste and a long, dry cherry-stone finish. Very impressive. Yet another indication of the strength of the 1980 vintage. 88/100.
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Re: 1980 Sandeman

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Richard Mayson’s TNs from this event: ‘permalink’.
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