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As organised by Neil C., some regulars and at least one first-timer gathered at the Boot and Flogger to taste 1985s at Forty.

Links:

• Review thread;
• Tasting notes:
  • Fonseca 1985;
  • Taylor 1985;
  • Croft 1985;
  • Quinta do Noval 1985;
  • Sandeman 1985;
  • Graham 1985;
  • Dow 1985;
  • Warre 1985;
  • Martinez 1985;
  • Smith Woodhouse 1985;
  • Niepoort 1985;
  • Churchill 1985;
  • † = Fonseca 1985 number two;
• The placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

W85, red, 50% opaque. Sharply dry, with a madras undertone. Likeable, even though not much by me. (I.e., to like it would not be an error.)

50% opacity, red. REd fruit on the nose, cranberries. Lovely rish, full mouthfeel, very smooth. Chewy red fruit, cranberries. Little hint of spice in the finish which had slight bitterness. Ok port - half a point.