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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.

Links:

• 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.

That good? I see...

40% opacity, dark red, slightly cloudy. Smooth, only very gentle heat late palate, just beyond midweight. Dusty dried strawberries and cherries. Very slight bitterness on the finish.

Mature red colour, around 40% opaque. Sweet fruit shows on the nose, delicately fragranced. Sweet and satin texture on entry with gentle flavours showing elegantly on the early palate. Dry elements to the fruit on the late palate, quite "pale" in flavours without much body. Delicate and dry until a licorice intensity comes through on the late palate. Intensely concentrated finish of huge length that is a complete contrast to the weak palate. 88/100. Decanted 3 hours.

N70. Dark red, 40% opaque. Full and big and soft and excellent, with a little grit.