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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.

25% opacity, red-orange, very clear. Faint nose of dusty cherries. Lovely smooth entry, gentle heat mid to late palate. Syrupy, sweet, great balance. Lovely long aftertaste of cherries. Lip licking.

Deep red, 60% opaque. A fragrant fruit nose, very fine and elegant. Wonderful texture on entry, bringing rich flavours of mature fruit. Slightly dusty tannins are wrapped up in the wonderful fruit. The aftertaste and finish are huge. This is a massive port and is a clear example of a superb vintage - a vintage which could be the best of the 20th century. Great port. 97/100. Decanted 4 hours.

N45. Pink red, 30% opaque. Palate of saccharine, and strawberry too. Lovely balance, great length. Mint appeared over time, the soft loveliness being maintained.