1986 Horizontal

[Chris Doty]

Split from this TN by DRT

Thanks for the notes, chaps.

Everything I've read about /tasted from 1986 has really been of surprisingly high quality. I know we haven't had much luck with tastings of less popular vintages, but would there be any interest in a go at the Class of 1986?

[Alex Bridgeman]

I love the idea of a 1986 horizontal, but I think we might struggle to find enough bottles.

[benread]

How about an FG vertical? I have had the 1987 and 1988, both greatly enjoyed.

[Alex Bridgeman]

We have the beginnings of an idea here. Would you mind (Chris / Ben) if I ask and admin to split these last few posts into a new thread in the organising tastings and offlines forum?

Once split, I'll post the handful of FG vintages that I have. But if we do have an FG vertical, it will have to be on a day that Julian is able to attend...

[benread]

Please do split - it makes sense to do so. I may have to adopt / acquire as I have none at present.

[Alex Bridgeman]

I don't have my list with me, but from memory I have FG from 1968, 1972, 1988 and 1996.

[DRT]

Do I need to split this again?

[Alex Bridgeman]

I also have 1984 FG if ever we decide to put this tasting together.

And, yes please Mr Admin, another split would seem to make sense.

[JacobH]

I've only got something fairly young...perhaps a 1998 but would be keen for this at some stage!

[RonnieRoots]

From experience, I can tell you that a FG vertical is a very good idea. I'm not so sure about 1986. I've tasted quite a few and most of them are decent, but nothing more (FG included). 1988 would be far more interesting.