NV Graham Crusted 1985

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winesecretary
Taylor Quinta de Vargellas 1987
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NV Graham Crusted 1985

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40% opaque. Murky, browning liquid. Slightly spirity nose without fruit. Better on the palate, finer and more resolved. But no pleasure to drink. Not really 'wrong', just past its best. Blind, guessed (by me) to be a 1975. Tasted 21/05/19.
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Alex Bridgeman
Fonseca 1966
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Re: NV Graham Crusted 1985

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Cloudy, mature red appearance; opaque centre. A delicate raspberry nose, surprisingly clean. Very soft fruit entry, with gentle raspberries overlaying a bitter tannic core. Light fruit flavours around a dry core. Great dry grip on the aftertaste with a surprisingly long finish. A little straightforward and simple. 85/100.
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mosesbotbol
Warre’s Otima 10 year old Tawny
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Re: NV Graham Crusted 1985

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I wonder how this would go head-to-head against an '85 era Six Grapes.
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