- Review of the event as a whole;
- 1985 Churchill;
- 1985 Sandeman;
- 1985 Martinez;
- 1985 Gould Campbell;
- 1985 Quarles Harris;
- 1985 Smith Woodhouse;
- Food order;
- Placemats (and parameters by which made);
- Planning and arrangements.
1985 Quarles Harris
1985 Quarles Harris
Thirty years after harvest we held a small horizontal of 1985s.
Re: 1985 Quarles Harris
QH85 Smooth, fruity, strong heat with a long finish. A good port. 88/89 points
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Re: 1985 Quarles Harris
Slightly hazy appearance, mild red in colour. Slightly sour cranberries on the nose. Mild sweet fruit on the palate with some dryness under the fruit providing structure but there is a persistent and unattractive dirtiness. Patience and air releases some fragrance. Mild port, but pleasant enough. 83/100.
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Re: 1985 Quarles Harris
35% opacity, red brown. Tobacco on the nose. Palate, a bit dirty, thin, some acidity, no backbone. Not great all round.
Re: 1985 Quarles Harris
QH85. Red red orange. Nose showing sweetness. Palate has all of dark plum, bitterness, and grit. Which made for lovely drinking.