1970 Cockburn

[jdaw1]

A small but excellent tasting of 1970s, at The Boot & Flogger, arranged by Charles.

Links:

• Comments on evening as a whole;
• Martinez 1970 = †;
• Cockburn 1970;
• Dow 1970;
• Graham 1970;
• Warre 1970;
• Quinta do Noval 1970;
• Sandeman 1970;
• Offley 1970;
• Fonseca 1970;
• Taylor 1970;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

Ck70, decanted 06:30. Dark glorious red. Palate dominated red cherry, but starting to dry out. Now past prime; not at an altitude far below the peak, but clearly facing downhill.

[flash_uk]

Decanted 13 hours, 50% opacity, warm red. Smooth entry, gentle heat mid to late palate. Full mouthfeel, spicy with some dryness and bitterness.