1970 Taylor

[jdaw1]

A small but excellent tasting of 1970s, at The Boot & Flogger, arranged by Charles.

Links:

• Comments on evening as a whole;
• Martinez 1970 = †;
• Cockburn 1970;
• Dow 1970;
• Graham 1970;
• Warre 1970;
• Quinta do Noval 1970;
• Sandeman 1970;
• Offley 1970;
• Fonseca 1970;
• Taylor 1970;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

T70, decanted 06:45. Glorious red, 50% opaque. Palate started dry and became much drier, and of only mid weight. This bottle would have been better a decade before.

[flash_uk]

Decanted 12 hours, 35% opacity, dark rich red. Lovely nose, dried cranberries. Smooth entry, gentle heat, slightly spicy and some bitterness. Hints of molasses.