1970 Sandeman

[Alex Bridgeman]

Pale in colour compared with the other Sandeman vintage wines being shown alongside (1960, 1963 and 1977). Sweetened redcurrants and a dusty, peppery bite to the nose - very similar to the 1977. Soft, sweet and elegant in the mouth and showing lots of dusty tannins. Sweet, but perhaps a little simple compared to its peers at the tasting. Still fruity and enjoyable. Huge aftertaste, really big and flavoursome, full of elegance and jelly beans. 91/100. Drunk 26 June 2009.

[jdaw1]

S70: bright red, almost pink. Red fruit nose, though with less strawberry than the S63 and S77, but the taste overwhelmed with strawberries. Lovely. Some heat late palate.

[jdaw1]

From the same tasting:

• Sandeman 1958;
• Sandeman 1960;
• Sandeman 1963;
• Sandeman 1970;
• Sandeman 1977;
• Sandeman 2007;
• Sandeman ≤1932 Ruby;
• Placemats (though lunch was actually at Quinta do Porto).