With SushiNorth in London a few of us braved the tube strike to meet in the Bung Hole, the chosen theme being ‘Crazy 8s’.
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1985 Churchill
Re: Crazy 8's: London, April 30th 2014
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Curious to know how the 1985 Churchill's shows. Just had it in a small line up of 1985's, including a Grahams, and it was the WOTN---shocked all of us.
Curious to know how the 1985 Churchill's shows. Just had it in a small line up of 1985's, including a Grahams, and it was the WOTN---shocked all of us.
Re: Crazy 8's: London, April 30th 2014
Second for us, behind DB78!
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Re: Crazy 8's: London, April 30th 2014
I have a soft spot for Ch85 - When I first joined I was at that time looking for a new port from the 80s to be my new house port, and after attending a couple of tastings in London had determined two candidates, Cá85 and Ch85. Since the former had little availability, I shared purchase of a case of Ch85 with RAYC and every single bottle of my half of that case has showed very well, been delicious, and in the process has converted a couple of my friends locally into port drinkers. Since then I've had a lot of the other 85s, and while some can be more impressive at times (notably F85), I have to say that while a little softer in style I am definitely a big fan of the Ch85.John M wrote:Curious to know how the 1985 Churchill's shows. Just had it in a small line up of 1985's, including a Grahams, and it was the WOTN---shocked all of us.
Re: Crazy 8's: London, April 30th 2014
Phil - do you have a preferred source for Ch85 with best prices or do you pick up at auction?
Re: 1985 Churchill
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Ch85, decanted 18:00. Dark red, 60% opaque; lovely colour. Nose somewhat closed, but showing structure and red fruit. Plate full of things. Heat showing, mixed with black-pepper spice. Lots of acidity and tannin and fruit. Great structure. Very obviously a Ch85 from the good batch. Would be even better after another half decade in the cellar.
Ch85, decanted 18:00. Dark red, 60% opaque; lovely colour. Nose somewhat closed, but showing structure and red fruit. Plate full of things. Heat showing, mixed with black-pepper spice. Lots of acidity and tannin and fruit. Great structure. Very obviously a Ch85 from the good batch. Would be even better after another half decade in the cellar.
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Re: Crazy 8's: London, April 30th 2014
That case was bought in-bond at retail, at a good price.flash_uk wrote:Phil - do you have a preferred source for Ch85 with best prices or do you pick up at auction?
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Re: 1985 Churchill
I bought most of mine from the BBX site at Berry's for around £25-35 per bottle.
You sometimes see it go for the lower end of that price range at auction where few people want to buy it.
You sometimes see it go for the lower end of that price range at auction where few people want to buy it.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.