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Rebello Valente, and Quinta de la Rosa, on Thursday 21^st November 2019, at The Boot & Flogger, as arranged by Phil Wakely.

Links:

• Review of the event as a whole;
• 1927 Rebello Valente;
• 1942 Rebello Valente;
• 1945 Rebello Valente;
• 1947 Rebello Valente;
• 1955 Rebello Valente;
• 1960 Rebello Valente;
• 1960 de la Rosa, Quinta;
• 1963 Rebello Valente;
• 1963 de la Rosa, Quinta;
• 1966 Rebello Valente;
• 1970 Rebello Valente;
• 1970 de la Rosa, Quinta;
• 1972 Rebello Valente;
• 1977 Rebello Valente magnum;
• Placemats (and parameters by which made);
• Planning and arrangements.

RV47. Red pink, 20% opaque. Soft, slight red cherry, mocha bitterness, some marmalade. Long, soft, slightly oleaginous. I really like this mature Port.

20% opacity, copper. Caramels and red fruit on the nose. Soft syrupy entry, red fruits and caramels. Very nice port.

Pale red, lightly pigmented at only 30% opaque. An attractive mature redcurrant nose, very fragrant and wonderfully delicate. A hint of the soapiness seen the palate of the 1966 but otherwise rich and flavoursome with a lovely powerful mature fruit riding on the top of an elegant acidity. A beautiful pure finish, like walking in a flower garden on a warm summer evening, that delivers a delicious green bite at the end. A great bottle.
94/100.