1977 Sandeman

[jdaw1]

A theme suggested by Flash: the ‘Sweet-Spot Vintages’, being 1966, 1970, and 1977, in each of Dow, Graham, Taylor, and Warre. So on Wednesday 17^th June 2015 we gathered at Davy’s Woolgate.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• ◊ Dow 1966; ◊ Graham 1966; ◊ Taylor 1966; ◊ Warre 1966;
  ◊ Dow 1970; ◊ Graham 1970; ◊ Taylor 1970; ◊ Warre 1970;
  ◊ Dow 1977; ◊ Graham 1977; ◊ Taylor 1977; ◊ Warre 1977;
  ◊ Sandeman Cask 33; ◊ Sandeman 1977; ◊ Cockburn 1967; ◊ 2013 Sandeman Quinta do Seixo; ◊ Fonseca 1966;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

S77 (originally ‘Mikey’). I recall this being good, but my tasting notes weren’t quite War and Peace: just one word, being “Spearmint”. Doubtless modern literary critics could write a thesis analysing the references within that wisdom.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Mature bricking red, 40% opaque. Burnt matches on the nose, really pronounced. Lightly flavoured entry with soft brown sugar and golden sultanas. Fragrant flower perfume but with a slightly watery texture that grows on the palate. Delicate and lovely. Slightly hot on the aftertaste with more delicious raisin and light brown sugar. Very lovely, mature and balanced with long length. Delicious. 91/100.