- Review of the evening as a whole;
- 1963 Croft (RLC);
- 1970 Warre (DRT);
- 1980 Graham (JDAW);
- 1985 Taylor (AHB);
- 2004 Javali (donated by Ronnie Roots);
- Placemats;
- Planning and arrangements.
1970 Warre
1970 Warre
Friends gathered in The Bung Hole for what was said to be the annual 29th February ‘Leaping’. Links:
Re: 1970 Warre
W70, served blind. Initially we had the clue that there were no TNs of this VP on , but DRT saw the cork W70 not ’72 that clue was withdrawn. Darkish red, 50% opaque. Some bitterness on the nose, also showing at the start of the palate. But not GC-style bitterness. To taste that already remarked, dark plum fruit, with very lovely structure tannins and acidity and good weight and sweetness. DRT rightly said ‟that’s not rubbish”. Indeed, it was another excellent VP.
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Re: 1970 Warre
Firm red colour; 50% opaque. Fragrant nose, with lots of ginger, lavender and lilac. Sweet white cherries on the palate with surprising dry tannins at the core of the wine - great balance and nice palate weight. Generous fruit on the mid-palate but with that lovely sweet core and soft tannin. Slight heat and bitterness on the aftertaste; very dry finish of huge proportions. 93/100.
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