1985 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

[Henrik Lilja]

Had the Noval vintage port 1985 june 2009.
The colour shows that this port is mature - but the core is never the less dark red (blue?) plum. Nose: Marzipan, almonds - a bit volatile - just slightly - actually fits in quite well! My first impression is, that this port is mature for sure - will not improve further. From now on it's down the hill. Mostly cherry and chocolate (and a bit liqourice) in the mouth. This port is not very complex - a "pleaser" - not "teaser"! Fore sure a nice mature port but one would exspect more from this vintage - and more over - from Noval.
On a 20-point-scale - 15p.

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