1970 Quinta do Noval

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Alex Bridgeman
Graham’s 1948
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1970 Quinta do Noval

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Opened at 19.00 the night before the tasting, decanted at 10.30 and tasted at 19.00.

Oporto bottled. Mature red in tone, 50% opaque. Gently spiced fruit showing on the nose with cinnamon and sweet red fruit; very attractive. The balance on the palate of mature fruit and Christmas spices is lovely. A little heat shows at first and the texture is a little watery but the flavours are good. Minty aftertaste, with a little tannin showing. Good length with gentle dark chocolate and dried sour cherry giving a great finish to this lovely wine. 89/100. Tasted at the TPF Awards on 07-Feb-23. Decanted 8½ 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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N70, opened 19:00, decanted 10:30. glorious red, 40% opaque. Light, with mint, and strange. Ian liked it.
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Re: 1970 Quinta do Noval

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40% opacity, warm red, brown rim. Red fruit, nice freshness. Soft entry, mild heat mid-late palate, some dryness, chewy red fruit.
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