2003 Quinta do Noval Nacional

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Alex Bridgeman
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2003 Quinta do Noval Nacional vintage port

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Deep red, losing a little colour on the rim. Rustic / farmyard nose. Hollow entry, not well balanced although generous and jammy fruit comes through late with a massive dose of acidity and tannins. An enormous finish that lasts for ages. Needs much more time in the cellar. Very difficult to score today. 92+/100. Drunk 13 October 2011.
Top Ports in 2023: Taylor 1896 Colheita, b. 2021. A perfect Port.

2024: Niepoort 1900 Colheita, b.1971. A near perfect Port.
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