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The Horizontal of 1970s, definite article, was held over two days and five flights, Thursday 2^nd and Friday 3^rd October 2025, at the Boot & Flogger, as organised by Mike who was assisted by Julian.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• Bottle pictures;
• Planning, flight 0, Thu 2^nd Oct 2025;
• Planning, flights 1–4, Fri 3^rd Oct 2025;
• Placemats;
• Flight 1 (Fri 3^rd Oct 2025):
  • Quarles Harris;
  • Gould Campbell;
  • Gould Campbell LBV;
  • BBR;
  • Warre;
  • Dow;
  • Graham;
  • Smith Woodhouse;
  • Noval;
  • Noval Nacional.

SW70: glorious red, 50% opaque; senior Port, cherries both maraschino and red, spearmint, size, and general loveliness.

1970 Smith Woodhouse. Dark brick red colour, opaque centre with a wide rim. Some fruit on the nose, although a little harsh. On the palate the fruit is sweeter, but surprisingly lacking a little in depth of flavour. Good acidity, with unexpected cola flavoured fruit on the finish. A bit odd, but drinkable.  86/100. Double decanted 3 hours. Bottled by the Wine Society.

Good colour. Nose 'as porty as a porty thing'. But a little bit light on nose and palate. Fizzy cola on the finish. Pleasant but not a super bottle of this often enjoyable wine.

55% oapcity, rich red. Lovely rich mouthfeel, concentrated cranberries, very slight bitternedss, powerful finish.