1942 Quinta do Noval

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1942 Quinta do Noval

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flash_uk
Graham’s 1977
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10% opacity...and my note ends there!
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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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Pale gold colour, 20% opaque. Oxidised in appearance and on the nose - smelling like Amontillado and even tasting like a dry sherry. Not Rated. Decanted 3½ hours.
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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N42. Pale orange, 20% opaque. Sweet nose. Palate acidic and nasty.
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