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Part of Churchill vertical tasting @ B&F, Tuesday 1st March 2022.

One of six different bottles supplied for the tasting by the Churchill Grahams. Many thanks to Johnny & Jamie.


Bottle looked in perfect condition, but only arrived the morning before the tasting so wasn't able to settle before being decanted (approx 24 hours before tasting). Pretty good cork with "FOJO 1986" clearly stamped.

A touch sour initially. Sweetness to offset it but not entirely pleasant. Going back, the sourness has disappeared, now the sweetness is honey and toffee with strawberries. V good.

Very lovely rich colour.

Attractive note of kirsch on the nose.

Kirsch continued on the palate. A hint of coffee-led tannins later. Really good wine.

"...it might be nice to have a proper tasting of the Churchill VPs and SQs"

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole
• 1982 Churchill
• 1984 Churchill Fojo
• 1985 Churchill
• 1986 Churchill Fojo
• 1987 Churchill Agua Alta
• 1989 Churchill Fojo
• 1991 Churchill
• 1992 Churchill Agua Alta
• 1994 Churchill
• 1995 Churchill Agua Alta
• 1997 Churchill
• 1998 Churchill Agua Alta
• 2000 Churchill
• 2003 Churchill
• 2007 Churchill
• Planning and arrangements
• Placemats

25% opacity, mature red. Red fruit on the nose. Strawberry, chewy, rich.