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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. Acidic edge to the nose. Strawberries in the mouth, an acidic freshness. Short.

Rose red with an attractive brick tone, 50% opaque. Gentle nose of spiced fruit, cinnamon and mace over redcurrant. A lovely palate full of soft golden raisins and sharp cranberries, mouthfilling but with a harshness to the late palate. Lively and hot on the aftertaste leading to a harsh, wood ash length. Pleasant port, but not great. 4 hours later in the glass this had turned cloyingly sweet and rather flat. 84/100. Decanted 3 hours.

N75. Red, 30% opaque. Very minty, and very sweet. Pleasant, but not more than that.