The theme was bring some port to share, from the '70s or '80s, blind.
Bottles:
1985 Dow
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Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 1985 Dow
Bottled in black glass, labelled as being sold by Hans Just of Kobenhavn.
Deep red colour with a brick tone, 95% opaque. Opaque. Slightly odd tone on the nose, perhaps affected by weevil or a loose cork allowing some oxidation? This odd tone comes through on the palate. Under the oddness there is soft raspberry fruit, slightly bitter but giving a lovely finish. Despite the rubbery tone, this is drinking with enjoyment. Served blind, this was guessed to be Smith Woodhouse 1970. 86/100. Tasted 05-Feb-20. Decanted 11 hours.
Deep red colour with a brick tone, 95% opaque. Opaque. Slightly odd tone on the nose, perhaps affected by weevil or a loose cork allowing some oxidation? This odd tone comes through on the palate. Under the oddness there is soft raspberry fruit, slightly bitter but giving a lovely finish. Despite the rubbery tone, this is drinking with enjoyment. Served blind, this was guessed to be Smith Woodhouse 1970. 86/100. Tasted 05-Feb-20. Decanted 11 hours.
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