1945 Quinta do Noval

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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1945 Quinta do Noval

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Graham’s 1977
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25% opacity, red-orange, very clear. Faint nose of dusty cherries. Lovely smooth entry, gentle heat mid to late palate. Syrupy, sweet, great balance. Lovely long aftertaste of cherries. Lip licking.
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Graham’s 1948
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Deep red, 60% opaque. A fragrant fruit nose, very fine and elegant. Wonderful texture on entry, bringing rich flavours of mature fruit. Slightly dusty tannins are wrapped up in the wonderful fruit. The aftertaste and finish are huge. This is a massive port and is a clear example of a superb vintage - a vintage which could be the best of the 20th century. Great port. 97/100. Decanted 4 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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N45. Pink red, 30% opaque. Palate of saccharine, and strawberry too. Lovely balance, great length. Mint appeared over time, the soft loveliness being maintained.
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