1920 Sandeman

[jdaw1]

On Thursday 19^th December 2013 a subset of the obvious suspects gathered at The Bell in Wendens Ambo to taste old, peculiar and unknown bottles.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• Sticky labels and other paperwork, and parameters by which constructed.
• Planning and arrangements.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Modest red centre, very slightly cloudy. Lovely nose, attractive and mature; gentle, smokey fruit and very gentle spirit. Gentle on the palate, with soft, sweet raspberries with a bit of birch sap on the late palate. Fabulous development and complexity. Lovely strawberry jam, then a strong lime acidity that finally finishes with sticky strawberry. 93/100.

[RAYC]

Fantastic fresh fruit on nose - raspberries all over. Well balanced, sweet berries, lovely bite and long rhubarb finish. Wonderful.

My WOTN with fresh air to spare - 95

(Did fade in glass towards end of evening)

[jdaw1]

S20. Red, 30% opaque. Palate soft, and a touch dried out. With dried figs, and orange peel. Mid weight, lovely balance.