1994 Dow

[jdaw1]

On Tuesday 16th November 2021 a horizontal of 1994s was held at the Boot & Flogger, initially arranged by JDAW, a responsibility subsequently borne by AHB.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1994 Kopke;
• 1994 Burmester;
• 1994 Cálem;
• 1994 Fonseca;
• 1994 Taylor;
• 1994 Croft;
• 1994 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1994 Gould Campbell;
• 1994 Quarles Harris;
• 1994 Dow;
• 1994 Graham;
• 1994 Warre;
• 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio;
• 1994 Quinta da Romaneira;
• 1994 Quinta de la Rosa (Churchill having been planned);
• Placemats (the making of which caused issue 87 Simplifying FlightSeparations: removal of some possibilities);
• Planning and arrangements.

[winesecretary]

Very consistent colour all the way to the rim.

Quite hot on the nose.

A lot of matiere here. It's good, but quit hot still,and not at its best tonight. Group's #3.

[flash_uk]

50% opacity, deep dark red. Bramble and damson nose. Full, round, dry mouthfeel, lovely integrated tannin, big fruit. in great shape right now.

[akzy]

Quite dark. Generally a quite nice if a bit short in the mouth.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Decanted at 22.00 the night before the tasting. Dark red, 90% opaque. Clear, clean nose, refined and elegant with a lovely sweet and ripe blackcurrant. Delightful texture, lovely blackcurrant fruit - big and full of dark chocolate. This is a big, big Port; rich and providing such a big mouthful of flavour and texture. An aftertaste and long finish of black wine gums highlights the poise and balance of this astonishingly pure wine. 95/100. 16-Nov-21. Decanted 23 hours.