1970 Dow

[jdaw1]

Suspects, mostly old but one new, gathered in the obvious place to do the obvious thing. We are creatures of habit.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Graham Crusted bottled 1998, JDAW, ✠  Maltese cross;
• 1970 Graham, Oporto bottled, RAYC, ☩ Cross of Jerusalem;
• 1985 Taylor, MPM, ♰ West Syriac cross;
• 1977 Graham, MPM, ♱ East Syriac cross;
• 1977 Fonseca, JDAW, ☨ Cross of Lorraine;
• 1970 Graham, bottled by Harvey’s, DRT, ☦ Russian cross;
• 1970 Dow, AHB, off-placemat;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

D70, brought by AHB. Foul smelling. Oh dear. Not tasted.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Deep red, brick rim; 80% opaque. Awful nose with a big dose of VA and horrible bottle stink. Unpleasant palate that is dominated by the VA; harsh flavours, harsh structure although the tannins are soft and pleasant. There is some fruit, but it is very subdued. Long finish of big flavours and great duration. Sadly the finish is the only decent feature of this bottle. NR as this is absolutely not typical for what should be a great port.