Decant time for 1970 Taylor

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Bryan H.
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Decant time for 1970 Taylor

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Recommendations for decant time on a 1970 taylor for tomorrow?
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8 hours minimum and 10 hours won't be too excessive either. Please post a TN after you have enjoyed the bottle. [cheers.gif]
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What he said
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I would have said 6-8 hours to start, but 8-10 certainly isn't going to hurt it. One of my favorite VPs!
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Bryan H. wrote:Recommendations for decant time on a 1970 taylor for tomorrow?
Long enough for me to make it to Winnetka, IL :D A great Port, here's wishes for a great bottle [cheers.gif]
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