1970 Smith Woodhouse

[jdaw1]

A triple vertical of Gould Campbell, Smith Woodhouse and Quarles Harris, at the RAF Club on Thursday 17th November 2011, in honour of the 30th Birthday of the organiser. Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Gould Campbell:
  • 1970,
  • 1977 single,
  • 1977 magnum,
  • 1980,
  • 1983,
  • 1985,
  • 1991,
  • 1994;
• Smith Woodhouse:
  • 1970,
  • 1977,
  • 1980,
  • 1983,
  • 1985,
  • 1991,
  • 1994;
• Quarles Harris:
  • 1970,
  • 1977,
  • 1980,
  • 1983,
  • 1985,
  • 1991,
  • 1994;
• The RAF Club;
• Planning and arrangements;
• Placemats, sort of.

[jdaw1]

SW70. Dark red, 75% opaque. To taste alcohol, herbs and lemon. A light-weight port, even slight, but pleasant and refreshing.

[WS1]

dark ruby red, rich red fruit, taste a bit dusty, a bit restrained; overall not as great as this port can be; in my eyes a bt that has recently been travelling and has not given enough time to rest

[AHB]

Mid red, orange rim, 60% opaque. Subdued nose. On the palate this has gentle fruit, lots of raspberry and very soft tannin. Lovely aftertaste, soft and gentle jelly and a long length. Very pleasant. 89/100.

[DRT]

Redcurrant on the nose - very high acidity and a bitter finish.