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At Poschhaus Stollen, a bright red electric train with yellow carriages awaits us. Its fairground-like appearance belies its serious role as the only practical way in and out of the mine. Meanwhile, we dress in waterproofs and rubber boots (this level is muddy, being an exit for mine waters). Helmets and lamps are essential too. Outside, it’s approaching 30°C, so the mine initially offers welcome respite.

Another good vintage, though conditions meant lower levels of alcohol and sugar. Yellow-gold, and slightly less sweet-tasting, yet a velvet cushion texture too. The least residual sugar of any of the vintages released, with rose, oleander, lavender, lychee and sage aromas. A predominance of citrus fruits on the palate. Orange, kumquat and tangerine suggest a hint of Botrytis. A length in minutes, with cloves and nutmeg, a saline mineral freshness. A little less weighty, but with no sharp edges, irresistible. 2013

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The group's fourth studio album, it was the first by a new line-up that included Simon House on synthesizer, Mellotron and electric violin; absent were Robert Calvert, who had previously contributed lyrics, vocals and spoken word interludes, and Dik Mik, who provided electronic effects. Outside, the mercury reaches a grilling 37°C in the shade. Such temperatures may not be uncommon in the Alto Adige later in summer but are undoubtedly unusual in June, and this was already the third heatwave of the year.

Here the bottles stay for seven years, undisturbed in natural conditions that remain constant year-round. There is no light, sound or vibration – only silent darkness. Furthermore, the temperature (11°C) and humidity (90%) are perfect. Atmospheric pressure is also lower at this altitude, meaning 20% less oxygen is present than at sea level, reducing oxygen ingress through the corks. a b Barton, Geoff (12 October 1974), Hawkwind-busted! but not broke, Sounds, archived from the original on 14 March 2012 , retrieved 23 September 2015The group continued touring heavily around Britain and Ireland from December into February under the banner "The Ridiculous Roadshow with the Silly Hawkwind Brothers". [11] By this time, their live set had been revamped and contained what would become the bulk of this album. Two dates on 25 and 26 January at the Edmonton Sundown were used as an opportunity to audition Simon House as Dettmar's replacement, House having been known to the group via his time with High Tide, who had shared the same management company of Douglas Smith's Clearwater Productions. [12] These dates were professionally recorded, with the performances of "You'd Better Believe It", "Paradox" and "It's So Easy" appearing on the album and singles, albeit with studio overdubs. No human-made cellar could achieve such conditions without vast expense. And while this storage incurs transport and rental costs, no energy is required to maintain it. Usually, the wine is only disturbed once per year when a vintage is withdrawn for release, replacing it with the latest vintage made. The Silver Mine For completeness, it’s worth noting that the wine was made in 2014 but has never appeared. The 2014 vintage conditions were harsh, so this wine is “a good Gewürztraminer, but not an Epokale.” Nevertheless, that wine continues to mature within the mountain, with its ultimate fate still undecided. Food Matching June 24, 1974 Congresgebouw, The Hague, NED June 25, 1974 Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, NED June 26, 1974 De Doelen, Rotterdam, NED

The Epokale project has become a great success. After much research and planning, the debut 2009 vintage became the first Italian white wine to receive a perfect 100-point score from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate in 2018. Additionally, it became the only 100-point Italian wine outside Tuscany or Piemonte. A return to higher residual sugar due to a later harvest. Pale gold. 2013 offers an attractive candied fruit sensation on the palate. It feels like a much younger wine, more restrained; you sense there’s more yet to unfurl. Powerful aromas of stone fruits, rose petals and lychee, with hints of something green, sage perhaps. A more luscious expression than 2012, kept agile by focused mineral-like acidity. 2015 a b c Henderson, Bill (1 June 1974), Baptism of Fire, Sounds, archived from the original on 30 March 2003 , retrieved 23 September 2015 A perfect wine? Whether you embrace or dismiss such tropes, there’s no doubting that this remarkable achievement helped put Italian Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige and Cantina Tramin on the world stage. However, as we shall see, the style of the six vintages thus far released continues to evolve. Cantina Tramin and GewürztraminerEpokale’s name references a time some two centuries ago when Gewürztraminer (aka Traminer Aromatico) in Alto Adige was usually a sweeter wine, a style largely abandoned today in favour of dry wines. Hence in Germanic terms, it’s a classic Spätlese. The lightest of the late harvest styles, it may contain traces of noble rot ( Botrytis cinerea) in some vintages. This brand-new release is fresh from the mine and a light golden colour. Rich, fruity and intense, showing rose and oleander scents, apple, pineapple and melon on the nose and palate. It has the highest residual sugar since 2009, so it is a little heftier. Velvety textured and beautifully poised with still unrealised potential, so there’s much more to come. Wither 2014? This debut vintage from a warm year set the benchmark. 2009 had very ripe grapes with high sugar content, some Botrytis, and high acidity. A deep 24-carat gold colour presages powerful aromas. Rose petals and lychee are signatures, but there’s much more besides; lavender, passionfruit and mango all appear, as do cinnamon and saffron. The palate is richly creamy, almost syrupy, retaining finesse thanks to the retention of fresh acidity to balance a large amount of residual sugar. Honey appears on the palate, plus added complexity from salinity, ginger and cloves. The finish takes minutes. This vintage was the one that later received 100 points. There’s an overwhelming impression of power, concentration and intensity, a wine for slow-sipping contemplation. Magnificent – but is it too much? Arguably so. 2010 September 9, 1979 Queens Hall, Leeds, ENG ( Futurama Festival 1979, Supported by The Only Ones, The Fall, Scritti Politti, Teardrop Explodes, Echo & The Bunnymen & Others)