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We gathered to see how the ports of five major houses from the early 80s were faring.

Links:

• Review of the event;
• ◊ Dow 1980; ◊ Warre 1980; ◊ Graham 1980; ◊ Fonseca 1980; ◊ Taylor 1980;
• ◊ Dow 1983; ◊ Warre 1983; ◊ Graham 1983; ◊ Fonseca 1983; ◊ Taylor 1983;
• ◊ Dow 1985; ◊ Warre 1985; ◊ Graham 1985; ◊ Fonseca 1985; ◊ Taylor 1985;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Food order;
• Planning and arrangements;

35% opacity, warm red. Raisined nose. Tannic, dry. Raisins. Has acidity but not much in the way of fruit. Seems dried out.

Mature red in colour, 40% opaque. A gentle nose of raisins and toffee but there is a hint of harshness lurking behind the fruit. Raisins and golden sultanas flow onto the tongue with the first sip, accompanied by a surprising amount of tertiary sugars and burnt raisins. A slight rubbery tone shows on the aftertaste, which leads to a redcurrant cordial finish that is relatively short. 84/100.

F83. Red-pink, 30% opaque. Nose of artificial sweetness, saccharine. Palate not liked: astringent early, then acidic.