1970 Graham

[jdaw1]

From magnum.

In honour of the forthcoming nuptials of Prince Henry of Wales KCVO and Miss Rachel Meghan Markle, we gathered on Tuesday 15^th May 2018 to drink ‘Port Fit for a (New) Duchess’, the theme being an echo of Port Fit for a Queen enjoyed on the occasion of Her Majesty’s reign exceeding that of Victoria.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1911 Unknown (TC);
• 1960 Sandeman (AHB);
• 1960 Offley (WPS);
• 1960 Croft (IDJ);
• 1960 Quinta do Noval (DRL);
• 1960 Dow (THRA);
• 1960 Fonseca (TC);
• 1968 Graham Malvedos (SCD);
• 1970 Sandeman (CA);
• 1970 Fonseca (DRT);
• 1970 Dow magnum (JDAW + his guest DEA);
• 1970 Graham magnum (CPR);
• 1982 Graham Single Harvest Tawny, several × 20cl (TAJS);
• 1968 Sandeman (CA);
• The food order;
• The placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

G70, dark dark red, 80% opaque. Big sweetness, long sugar. Very big and long.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Deep red and mature but with a solid colour. Delicate, fruity nose flowing so nicely from the glass. Soft flavours on entry, then a massive wave of fruit, tannin and a stunning palate with complexity and layers in abundance. Such a palate! Mature yet vigorous. More tannins show on the aftertaste, then a mass of fruit and a finish of amazing volume. Fabulous port with more yet to come. Not rated.