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We gathered in The Boot & Flogger for non-Symington non-TFP ≤1994 Ports, in the presence of Henry Shotton.

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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1964 Graham Malvedos (HJS);
• 1967 Adams (DJ);
• 1966 Rebello Valente (TC);
• 1960 Sandeman (IDJ);
• 1977 Niepoort (CPR);
• 1960 Cálem (DRT);
• 1967 Gonzalez Byass (AHB);
• 1985 Feuerheerd (MPM);
• 1970 Gonzalez Byass (JDAW);
• 1966 Dalva colheita (JWEW);
• 1947 Quinta do Noval (BMHR);
• Food order;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

Adams 76, decanted 16:10 (DJ). Mucky red, perhaps because of its travel. But good port, some heat, and lots of bright red cherry fruit.

This should be labelled as Quinta das Carvalhas.

60% opacity, very cloudy plum colour. Sweetness, thin at the start, a bit flabby but big sweetness. Perhaps fading somewhat as it felt like the balance was a little off, lacking a bit of structure. Guessed to be Ca85.

Cork branded Quinta das Carvalhas. Very cloudy, mid-red, perhaps 80% opaque with the cloudiness. Gentle nose of soft red fruit, slightly sour. Neutral entry, slightly hollow but a nice balance between acidity and sweetness. The mid-palate is more fragrant and develops nicely, ending up being a lovely candied strawberry. Gentle chocolate on the aftertaste and a sweet strawberry finish; lingering and gentle. Served blind this was guessed to be Noval 1982. 86/100.