From Quinta do Noval. A vibrant scarlet with an opaque centre. Very muted on the nose, some fruit but very little else. Flowery palate, with a light red fruit then a wave of tannins that are remarkably powerful yet never come anywhere near overwhelming the fruit. A chewy tannin-driven aftertaste before a long finish of delightful fruit. This is nice port. 85/100.
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2008 Berry Brothers LBV
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2008 Berry Brothers LBV
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Re: 2008 Berry Brothers LBV
My notes simply say: good, smooth
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