2011 Quinta do Noval

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Alex Bridgeman
Croft 1945
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2011 Quinta do Noval

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Deep red rim and a black core. Tight nose, very floral and the typical 2011 herbaceousness over the fruit. Fabulous singing fruit on the palate, with great elegance. Crunching tannins grip in the second wave of palate flavours led by burnt coffee. Lovely ripe tannins drive the fruit-forward finish. Stunning length. This is a beautiful and complete wine that is powerful yet elegant. Great port that has now recovered from bottling and is showing its true potential. 97/100. Drunk 24-Sep-14. Decanted 4 hours.
Top 2025: Quevedo 1972 Colheita, b.2024. Just as good as Niepoort 1900!

2026: Quinta das Carvalhas 80YO Tawny
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Dow 1896
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Re: 2011 Quinta do Noval

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N11. Soft fruit. Lighter than the NN11. Some heat mid palate.
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