1983 Barca Velha

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On Tuesday 29th July 2014 a group of us gathered for an informal evening in The Bung Hole, each having brought a bottle to share blind.

1994 Tesco (double dagger, MPM)
1980 Gould Campbell (RPA)
1970 Fonseca (THRA)
1970 Warre (CPR 1)
1970 Taylor (MPM)
1963 Gould Campbell (AHB)
1958 Martinez (MW)
1983 Barca Velha (MW)

[PopulusTremula]

Bought from a recent online auction in Sweden along with a mag of G66.

Somewhat dull and closed on the nose, notes of vanilla, barnyard and some leather perhaps. On the palate, the effect of the oak barrels prevail, but the mouthfeel is not quite as smooth as that of a Rioja, a tad thin and sour, to my taste at least.

In all, a nice wine to have tried and shared but not one which left any significant impression.

[Alex Bridgeman]

A rare privilege to drink this, thank you Magnus! Red-brown colour and looking mature. Farmyard nose, not overly attractive but bringing rich and delicate fruit on the palate. Nicely mature and drinking really nicely. Delicate finish - a very nice wine. Served blind, this was guessed to be a mature Rhone wine from the late '70s. 89/100.