1985 Dalva Colheita (bottled 2010)
1985 Dalva Colheita (bottled 2010)
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Re: 1985 Dalva colheita bottled 2010
Bottled 2010. Mid orange in colour, paling on the rim; perhaps 20% opaque. Well balanced entry on the palate, with hints of sweet orange but considerable sherbert lemon acidity; a touch of VA on the palate adds to the complexity. Big palate presence. Big aftertaste, with a long and loud finish of intense kumquat flavours. Impressive. 87/100.
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