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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% red-brown, orange rim. Violets and mocha nose. Fresh on the palate, very lively, gentle acidity mid palate. More dry than other vintages at this tasting. Delicate and elegant, coffee and red fruits.

Mature red colour with an orange rim; 50% opaque. Limited nose, showing little, but the palate is lovely with spiced fruit dominating. A breath of air across the palate releases a handful of tannins. Complex late palate with spice, fragrance and cranberries all sweetened by a caramel overlay. Delicious fruit leads through to the aftertaste and finish. A lovely palate and finish but somewhat let down by the hollow nose. 89/100. Decanted 4 hours.

N50, Osbourne & Perkins. Red, 40% opaque. Palate starts with heat, then big soft sweetness and dark cloying fruit.