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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.

Rs70. Red pink, 30% opaque. Very dry, hint maraschino cherry, but dryness dominant. Light, especially at ending.

30% opacity, mature red. Lovely rich nose, candied red fruit - strawberry. Wonderful rich, full mouthfeel. Sweetness, red fruit, great structure and balance.

Copper-red in colour, 40% opaque. Loud and brassy nose, combining minerality with fruit. Lovely smooth texture. Lots of fruit and a great lively structure from the vibrant acidity; a Port which is full of life, mid-weight but demanding attention. Delicious soft fruit on the aftertaste. An assertive, dry edge to the finish and a fine lingering length. Just slightly too aggressive. 90/100.

‘Loud and brassy nose’ is a splendid title for a vinous autobiography.