1970 Sandeman

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jdaw1
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1970 Sandeman

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

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Re: 1970 Sandeman

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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.
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Re: 1970 Sandeman

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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.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.

2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports, except a good bottle of Fonseca 1927. Wow!
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