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A vertical of Quinta do Noval, 1927 to 1975, at the Boot & Flogger, on Tuesday 13th December 2016. Originated by Tom A., but organised by Alex B.

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• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1927 Quinta do Noval;
• 1931 Quinta do Noval;
• 1933 Quinta do Noval;
• 1934 Quinta do Noval;
• 1942 Quinta do Noval;
• 1945 Quinta do Noval;
• 1947 Quinta do Noval;
• 1950 Quinta do Noval;
• 1955 Quinta do Noval;
• 1958 Quinta do Noval;
• 1960 Quinta do Noval;
• 1963 Quinta do Noval;
• 1966 Quinta do Noval;
• 1970 Quinta do Noval;
• 1975 Quinta do Noval;
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

50% opacity, rich dark ruby red. Cherries and wonderful sweet candy on the nose. Nice syrupy mouthfeel, great balance, cherries with hints of mocha. Lip licking sweetness.

Cork was branded ""Justerini & Brooks"" on one side and confirmed the identity of the wine in the bottle on the other side.

Deep red in colour, and very dark at 60% opaque. An attractive nose full of lovely young fruit. The fruit is rounded on entry with all the sharp edges smoothed away; big and full of vigorous fruit. The flavours grow and blossom on the tongue until it crescendos as a huge fruit burst on the aftertaste and slowly fades as a long, long fruit-led finish. This is a massive and still youthful port with hints of tannins on the finish. Just stunning. 97/100. Decanted 3½ hours.

N34. Glorious red, 60% opaque. Palate of big dark-fruited sweetness, with much saccharine. Mid-weight, long, but slightly odd.