1970 Cockburn

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1970 Cockburn

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1970 Cockburn - 2016 Release

Supplied by NAC for Warre Private Cellar & Other Late Releases Tasting at Boot & Flogger, Tuesday 23rd February 2023.
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Re: 1970 Cockburn - 2016 Release

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Bottle acquired on release in late 2016.
New cork. Loads of heavy sediment. Double decanted 1115 on morning of tasting.

Label says "Symington Family Estates" rather than "Cockburn Smithes & Co" (which is on the original release).
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Ck70. Glorious red, 40% opaque.No fruit. drying, astringent. Disappointing.
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40% opacity, mature red. Dusty cranberries, syrupy, caramels.
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