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by Albert Bouffard
Thu May 11, 2017 6:30 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Mystery Quinta do Noval
Replies: 8
Views: 2165

Re: Mystery Quinta do Noval

Using my phone so bear with me. it could be anything from a cheap Ruby to an older tawny as they used that bottle for a number of their ports but it would not be a vintage port as they didn't use that bottle for VP, at least that I've ever seen. Bottle shape like that was used somewhere around the ...
by Albert Bouffard
Thu May 11, 2017 6:28 pm
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Mystery Quinta do Noval
Replies: 8
Views: 2165

Re: Mystery Quinta do Noval

Albert, your link somehow got clipped so it's not working. Could you edit your post a re-include the link? Thanks for the heads-up, Glenn. I think this should work: https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/bigwood-auctioneers-and-valuers/catalogue-id-srbi10056/lot-02368223-ddb9-45af-a5...
by Albert Bouffard
Thu May 11, 2017 5:35 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Mystery Quinta do Noval
Replies: 8
Views: 2165

Re: Mystery Quinta do Noval

Yes I suspect so -- but it isn't clear to me as to whether that signifies whether this is a VP vs LBV or a particular age.
by Albert Bouffard
Thu May 11, 2017 1:56 am
Forum: Port Forum
Topic: Mystery Quinta do Noval
Replies: 8
Views: 2165

Mystery Quinta do Noval

Wondering if anyone can help sort this out - I'm trying to identify a bottle of Quinta do Noval; not sure if this is a VP, LBV, or Colheita. The glass on the front is embossed, reading Noval AJS Port The silver metal capsule reads: "Quinta do Noval Vila Nova De Gaia" The stenciled label, w...
by Albert Bouffard
Wed May 10, 2017 6:32 pm
Forum: Port Basics
Topic: Lots of new faces ... please introduce yourself
Replies: 1002
Views: 242172

Re: Lots of new faces ... please introduce yourself

Hi there Roy, I came upon your site while researching an old port I'm thinking about buying. What a great resource! I am fairly deep into old Bordeaux but don't know much about port, though I love it. I am certainly looking forward to learning more! I post on cellartracker and instagram as englishma...