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NV Taylor Crusted 1969
Re: 1969 Taylor Colheita
25% opacity. Brown-amber, some fine sediment. Caramel and very faint strawberry. Full, rich mouthfeel, syrupy. Hot finish. Aftertaste has citrus fruits.
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Re: NV Taylor Crusted 1969
Mature copper red colour, 40% opaque. A little VA shows on the nose, mixed in with a little dried red fruit. Nice texture on the palate with powerful dried red fruit and powdery tannins. A little of the light VA shows a volatile tone on the aftertaste before dried herbs, green nettles and cranberry takes over on the finish. A little harsh and drying out. Served blind, this was guessed to be Taylor Vargellas 1967, bottled 1969. 83/100. Decanted 5 hours.
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