1991 Quinta do Noval
Posted: 04:12 Fri 02 Apr 2010
Had with Sushi North tonight.
Me thinks a good bottle with less than ideal storage.
Nose of stewed fruits, cinnamon and a hint of violets/very light lavender.
The mouth offers cedar, raisin and tons of stewed prunes blended with cloves?. The tannins are perfectly blended in with a lingering tobacco finish that goes on for about 20 seconds.
The down side is that this bottle was browning and felt like it aged more then it should have for a 91 bottle.
I gave it 90 points as it was a very good drink and would say if other bottles are representative, drink up!
Me thinks a good bottle with less than ideal storage.
Nose of stewed fruits, cinnamon and a hint of violets/very light lavender.
The mouth offers cedar, raisin and tons of stewed prunes blended with cloves?. The tannins are perfectly blended in with a lingering tobacco finish that goes on for about 20 seconds.
The down side is that this bottle was browning and felt like it aged more then it should have for a 91 bottle.
I gave it 90 points as it was a very good drink and would say if other bottles are representative, drink up!