1955 Quinta do Noval vintage port
Posted: 22:27 Sun 01 May 2011
From a rewaxed bottle, with a mid-shoulder fill. Deep ochre in colour, clearly mature, 40% opaque. A nose of orange and marzipan. Thick texture, full bodied and rich on the palate; nutmeg and cinnamon over a deep, sweet grapefruit acidity. Big aftertaste of black treacle and burnt sugar. Delicious to drink, fireside sipping port. 91/100. Drunk 29 April 2011 after 2½ hours decant.