1935 Delaforce

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1935 Delaforce

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1935 Delaforce

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Pale red centre, paler rim. Burnt matches on the nose, interesting and perhaps mildly attractive. The sulphurous tone plus an oxidised element dominates the palate. Dry tannins are almost hidden on the palate, swamped by a bit of red jelly. The match flavours run through the aftertaste and finish. Pity this is flawed. Not rated.
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Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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Re: 1935 Delaforce

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Stink on nose - burnt rubber but minty / menthol /grassy underneath.

Lightish and sugary - a bit of a mess without actually being unpleasant.
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Re: 1935 Delaforce

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Df35. Red-brown, 30% opaque. Nose stinky and awful. Palate acidic and awful.
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