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On Tuesday 16th November 2021 a horizontal of 1994s was held at the Boot & Flogger, initially arranged by JDAW, a responsibility subsequently borne by AHB.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1994 Kopke;
• 1994 Burmester;
• 1994 Cálem;
• 1994 Fonseca;
• 1994 Taylor;
• 1994 Croft;
• 1994 Smith Woodhouse;
• 1994 Gould Campbell;
• 1994 Quarles Harris;
• 1994 Dow;
• 1994 Graham;
• 1994 Warre;
• 1994 Quinta do Vesuvio;
• 1994 Quinta da Romaneira;
• 1994 Quinta de la Rosa (Churchill having been planned);
• Placemats (the making of which caused issue 87 Simplifying FlightSeparations: removal of some possibilities);
• Planning and arrangements.

Light rim, reddish rather than purple.

Cherry scented.

Slightly medicinal on the palate. Still quite warm on the finish.

Improved over the course of the evening from 'quite pleasant' to 'good port'.

35% opacity, light red-brown. Nose has raisins. Gentle smooth entry, mid weight, very soft tannins, red fruits.

Slightly perculiar nose. Oddly hot. Got a bit better over time.

Decanted at 22.00 the night before the tasting. Mature rose red colour, 50% opaque. Subdued but pleasant rose hip syrup on the nose, perhaps a little harsh but still quite attractive. Redcurrant palate with some bitterness but the fruit is fragrant and pleasant. Lots of acidity and a tiny amount of VA knocks the balance slightly. Glowing, warm aftertaste and a good length of red liquorice. 87/100. 16-Nov-21. Decanted 21 hours.