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Further to a discussion at the recent 1994 Horizontal, I propose a tasting to compare the 2021 releases of the 1994 Warre/Dow/Graham and "original" releases, AND a comparison of the Blenheim Palace 1970s with other good examples. Full details to be developed... Red Room at The Boot and Flo...

30%+ opaque, with some definite brown showing. Nose wasn't quite right - possibly a bacteriological issue (although this faded with time in the glass). Palate better, but not much. Not nice. 3/7.

60%, red, no brown. Muted nose. Quite liked the palate (but notes getting a bit brief by this point). 5/7.

40% & very light coloured. Pleasant, light nose still showing some fruit. Palate similar to nose. OK. 5/7.

50% opaque and a beautiful ruby tone. Nose muted. Some evident tannin and good structure. Liked. 6-/7 & 2pts.

40% but red not brown. Nose quite closed. Palate better, but there was something odd, but quite liked it. 4+/7.

50% opaque, but not brown. Rubber on nose. Palate better, but not much. Lack of tannin and acidity. Immediately forgettable. 3+/7.

60%, but red, no brown. Nose quite closed. Palate more open - some bitterness, but good fruit. Excellent, 6/7, 3pts.

Note - this was the 2021 release. Bottles matured in Oporto.

60%+ opaque, some slight browning to rim. Still some almost primary fruit on nose. Palate more fruit than nose. Good. 5/7.

60% opaque, ruby + slight brown tinge to rim. Nose quite closed, maybe a meaty/savoury note. Some primary fruit on palate. OK+, 5/7, 0.5 points.

60% opaque, possibly some slight browning. Some primary fruit on nose still + maybe a bready note. Palate a bit harsh with some bitterness.

Initially disappointing but then improved in the glass over an hour or so and then quite nice. Gave it 5/7 and 0.5 points.

Quite pale - <50%. Something not quite right on the nose. Palate was better. Tastes much older than it is - maybe stored too hot at some point. OK. 4/7

Note - apparently bottle was labelled "Symingtons" rather than Quarles Harris, which previous bottles may have been? 50%+ opaque with some slight browning to rim. Nose already mature and not very appealing. Palate better than nose, but only just. Would have been sold to buy & drink imm...

60%? opaque - similar appearance to the Taylor. Vegetal, green pepper note on nose + maybe chlorine? Palate very different to nose - more fruit driven. OK, but had high hopes so a bit disappointing. 5-/7.

60%? opaque - lighter than the Croft but without the browning. Less obvious fruit on nose than the Croft and very reserved. More fruit on palate but not ready. Good - 5/7 (HM).

70% opaque, ruby but possibly starting to show some brown at the rim. Still some decent dark fruit on the nose. More primary fruit on palate. Very pleasant - 5/7.

No obsessives here.

No, not at all. None.

My arrival time for the afternoon is subject to getting away from a funeral in Gravesend and then driving into London, so will order something when I get there - hopefully mid-afternoon. Could someone please pour for me and I’ll catch up on arrival… For evening I’ll have the Rarebit, followed by Sau...

I'll be there 1700ish.

First of three bottles purchased from Harvey Nichols sale in January 2023.
Decanted at 1830 on evening before 1994 Horizontal on 26/3/24; in decanter for two hours; rebottled and Vac-U-Vined.
Cork maybe 40% saturated. Lots of fine sediment.
QA sample good.

From a case purchased en primeur from La Vigneronne in 1996. Has been in my cellar since delivery.
Decanted at 1830 on evening before 1994 Horizontal on 26/3/24; in decanter for two hours; rebottled and Vac-U-Vined.
Cork in perfect condition. Loads of heavy sediment.
QA sample good.

flash_uk wrote: ↑09:28 Tue 26 Mar 2024

mcoulson wrote: ↑09:08 Tue 26 Mar 2024 I've printed the place mats .... be there 5 ish

We may have two sets for this tasting

nac wrote: ↑00:16 Thu 21 Mar 2024 I'm in the office Tuesday so will print the placemats then.

I shall, therefore, not print the placemats.

Croft and Taylor both decanted at 1830. Two hours in decanter before going back into bottles and Vac-U-Vining.
QA samples both OK.
Initial notes on opening details and provenance have been created.
Croft 1994
Taylor 1994