NV Graham Crusted 1985

[RAYC]

Links for a tasting of Graham's and Graham's Malvedos at the Bunghole on Tuesday 13 November 2012.

• Review of the events as a whole;
• 1942 Graham;
• 1955 Graham;
• 1960 Graham;
• 1963 Graham;
• 1965 Graham Malvedos;
• 1966 Graham;
• 1968 Graham Malvedos;
• 1970 Graham;
• 1975 Graham;
• 1976 Graham Malvedos;
• 1977 Graham;
• 1978 Graham;
• 1979 Graham Malvedos (Magnum);
• 1980 Graham;
• 1983 Graham;
• 1984 Graham Malvedos;
• 1985 Graham Crusted;
• 1985 Graham;
• 1987 Graham Malvedos;
• 1990 Graham Malvedos;
• 1991 Graham;
• 1994 Graham;
• Planning and arrangements;
• Placemats.

[jdaw1]

G85 crusted. Dark red, 85% opaque. Nose slightly odd, minty, and a bit dirty. Long. But a dirty start, echoed as grittiness throughout. Not bad though.

[jdaw1]

[griff]

Semi-opaque. Green notes on the nose but also slightly musty. Mute palate. TCA? I think it could have better showings.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Bottled in 1985. The colour of black cherries; 80% opaque. Slightly musty on the nose, showing dirty cherry fruit and a slightly volatile tone. A lovely balance on the palate; with plenty of fruit, a gentle spiciness and dusty tannins. A quick burst of perfume on the aftertaste, then a long and delicious sticky finish. 87/100