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On Tuesday 16th November 2021 a horizontal of 1994s was held at the Boot & Flogger, initially arranged by JDAW, a responsibility subsequently borne by AHB.

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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1994 Kopke;
• 1994 Burmester;
• 1994 Cálem;
• 1994 Fonseca;
• 1994 Taylor;
• 1994 Croft;
• 1994 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1994 Gould Campbell;
• 1994 Quarles Harris;
• 1994 Dow;
• 1994 Graham;
• 1994 Warre;
• 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio;
• 1994 Quinta da Romaneira;
• 1994 Quinta de la Rosa (Churchill having been planned);
• Placemats (the making of which caused issue 87 Simplifying FlightSeparations: removal of some possibilities);
• Planning and arrangements.

First bottle from OWC purchased en primeur from La Vigneronne (South Kensington) in 1996. Has been in my cellar since release.

Double decanted and VacuVined at 1900/1930 on the evening before the tasting. QA sample was good.

Pale rim, otherwise a deep cherry colour.

Spirity nose. Good wine, but too spirity on the finish for my tastes.

70% opacity, deep dark red. Bramble nose. Powerful, tannic but softening, full dry mouthfeel. Fruit a bit closed/muted. Blockbuster.

Very spirity nose. A bit closed with the fruit for now for my liking.

Decanted 24 hours before being tasted, returned to the bottle and sealed with a Vacu-Vin.

A lovely colour, deep red but showing to be in early maturity; 90% opaque. Lots of cedar and spice on the nose. Wonderful smooth, satin texture. A beautifully balanced palate which is rich and spiced with wonderful fruit and impressive layering of flavours. Fragrant aftertaste and a fabulous red fruit, jelly and cinnamon finish. Much more mature than the Fonseca but just so delicious! 94/100. 16-Nov-21. Decanted 1 day.