1977 Delaforce

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1977 Delaforce

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In honour of the presence in London of Dr Dirk Bruns, people gathered at the The Crusting Pipe on Tuesday 3rd January 2012 to taste some 1977s. Links:
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The capsule, photographed by AHB.
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The capsule, photographed by AHB, then digitally whitened.
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Df77: presented blind. Decanted 13:00. Red-pink, 40% opaque. Nose of red cherries. Taste starts with heat, then lovely cherries under-ripe red cherries. Also a high-toned note, close to spearmint. Mid-weight. Jolly good.
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evolved colour, tastes old, grand marnier and thick-cut orange marmalade flavours predominate, with a sweet citric bite and pleasant warming heat (hint of menthol?) that fills the late palate nicely. Long but delicate finish. My immediate thought: Croft (though some disagreement as to its Croftiness/orangeyness around the table). Very distinctive, very good **** (91)
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Deep orange, 40% opaque. Lovely nose of sweet aniseed and rose petals. Concentrated oranges on the initial impact, with sweet Seville zest. Light bodied, slightly dusty, a little bitter. Delightful sweet and concentrated fruit. Light and enjoyable. 83/100. 8 hour decant.
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