1970 Sandeman

[jdaw1]

Ronnie Roots travelled to London, and joined us, on Tuesday 26th February 2013, in Davy’s at Canary Wharf, London E14 4DH.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1983 Niepoort;
• 1977 Graham from Tappit Hen;
• 1977 Quarles Harris;
• 1984 Warre LBV;
• 1970 Warre;
• 1970 Sandeman;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

S70. Nose had red must, perfume, and boiled candy. Taste starts light, with some heat. medium mid-palate. Good length. The same boiled candy also present. Fine port.

Interestingly, somebody guessed that this was Warre 1986 LBV, and that the 1984 Warre LBV was Sandeman 1970. Hey ho.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Bottled by Avery's. Light red centre, pale rim. Lively and fruity nose, very attractive with lots of spearmint. Modest - almost light - bodied, still a little youthful with lively fruit and spicy pepper on the palate. Good volume of fruit when mixed with air, showing lots of dusty cherries. There is a touch of acidity on the aftertaste, then a long dry and fruity finish full of bid cedar wood flavours. Served blind this was guessed to be Warre 1986 LBV. 87/100. Drunk 26-Feb-13. Decanted 1 hour.