1966 Quinta do Noval

Tasting notes for individual Ports, with an index sorted by vintage and alphabetically.
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jdaw1
Cockburn 1851
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1966 Quinta do Noval

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Some of the obvious suspects gathered, with Stephanie T. Galley (friend of wife of jdaw1), in The Bung Hole, to drink some 1966s.

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Re: 1966 Quinta do Noval

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N66, the darkest red on the table. To taste lots of tannin, with milk chocolate, but it has lost fruit, giving it a closed sensation. I think this has started the slide downhill. Others disagreed.
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Graham’s 1948
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Re: 1966 Quinta do Noval

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Deepest coloured of the 6 ports tasted on this evening; 55% opaque. Faint nose, attractive and fruity. Balanced entry, large and intense flavours right from the first impression. Very fruity on the fabulous mid-palate. Big floral aftertaste, hot initial aftertaste and a dry finish, with the tannins showing late. Really good port. 95/100.
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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