Getting thirsty? (Wed 20th July 2016)

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Where: The Boot & Flogger 10-20 Redcross Way, SE1 1TA
When: 18h30 on Wednesday 20th July
What: Anything But Vintage III

A few of us gathered to sample some things which were not Vintage Port.

• 1962 Dow LBV
• 1960 Dow LBV
• 1962 Warre LBV
• 1977 Quinta do Infantado Colheita
• 1978 Barros Colheita
• 1982 Smith Woodhouse LBV
• 2011 Sandeman LBV
• 1999 Bonnezeaux Coteau du Houet - Domaine Mark Angeli
• Planning and arrangements

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A very fun evening even without VP on the table!

Scores:

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Not the easiest to read, so summarising, Tom's D60 LBV took first place with 15 points followed by Alex's D62 LBV with 13 points. After that, SW82 LBV with 9, Sandeman 11 LBV with 4, and the W62 LBV grabbed a point.

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It was a relaxed evening on a very hot and humid night made bearable by being moved from the private room by the entrance to the air conditioned green room. The ports were pleasant, some were very pleasant. The SW82 LBV proved what a bargain these were and the Sandeman 11LBV is a monumental LBV that has 2-3 decades ahead of it before it reaches its plateau.

A very good evening, with more time than usual to enjoy both the wines and the company.