2011 Quinta do Noval Nacional

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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2011 Quinta do Noval Nacional

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Deep red with a purple rim. Subdued on the nose, some fruit that is nicely balanced and attractive. Smooth texture full of ripe fruit and massive tannins that grip powerful, shift position and then grip even more firmly. Complex and multi-layered on the palate. One of the biggest finishes that I have ever experienced in a young port. Brutal but so beautiful. 99/100. Drunk 24-Sep-14. Decanted 4 hours.
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NN11. Big velvet. Some heat and acidity, and lots of fruit, all until the end. Big velvet.
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