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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.

Double decanted at 0900. Cork out smoothly and in one piece. Nose all fine.

SW85, red, 40% opaque. Silky and lovely, with slightly-burnt caramel, heat, but no fruit. Liked. Texture very fine.

45% opacity, mature red. Cranberries on the nose. Full and rich, syrupy cranberries, little bit of spice, faint bitterness in the finish. Nice. One point.