1966 Warre

[jdaw1]

A theme suggested by Flash: the ‘Sweet-Spot Vintages’, being 1966, 1970, and 1977, in each of Dow, Graham, Taylor, and Warre. So on Wednesday 17^th June 2015 we gathered at Davy’s Woolgate.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• ◊ Dow 1966; ◊ Graham 1966; ◊ Taylor 1966; ◊ Warre 1966;
  ◊ Dow 1970; ◊ Graham 1970; ◊ Taylor 1970; ◊ Warre 1970;
  ◊ Dow 1977; ◊ Graham 1977; ◊ Taylor 1977; ◊ Warre 1977;
  ◊ Sandeman Cask 33; ◊ Sandeman 1977; ◊ Cockburn 1967; ◊ 2013 Sandeman Quinta do Seixo; ◊ Fonseca 1966;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

W66 (originally ‘III’). Lovely red, a hint of brick, 40% opaque/ Palate very dry. Hint of heat. An hour in the glass pulled this together excellently — very delicious. Even later, I found strawberry.

[Alex Bridgeman]

A lovely colour - deep red, mature tone but not yet bricking. 80% opaque. Soft on the nose, showing a little harsh fruit. Balanced on the palate with a nice sweetness and an enjoyable figginess to the flavours. A lovely concentration and a great depth of flavour. Delicious aftertaste with a wonderful finish. This is a great bottle. Guessed to be Graham 1970. 93/100.