1955 Quinta do Noval

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Alex Bridgeman
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1955 Quinta do Noval vintage port

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From a rewaxed bottle, with a mid-shoulder fill. Deep ochre in colour, clearly mature, 40% opaque. A nose of orange and marzipan. Thick texture, full bodied and rich on the palate; nutmeg and cinnamon over a deep, sweet grapefruit acidity. Big aftertaste of black treacle and burnt sugar. Delicious to drink, fireside sipping port. 91/100. Drunk 29 April 2011 after 2½ hours decant.
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