1975 Quinta do Noval
Posted: 21:27 Sun 16 Dec 2007
Many moons ago, whilst wooing her daughter, I visited the future mother-in-law bearing 1960 and 1975 Quinta do Noval. The 1960 did not survive that weekend; the 1975 waited almost three years in an imperfect cupboard.
Decanted, by said mother-in-law, some three hours before, and served with various inlaw-type relatives before dinner. To the eye pale pink, and clearly too old. Little distinctive nose other than alcohol. The heat also predominant on the palate, with cherry-sourced sugar. The sister-in-law’s boyfriend detected wood, which I correct to a slight mustiness. Less heat and hence better later in the evening.
Summary: unremarkable. Give six hours decant. On the UncleTomScore something like 3-1.
Decanted, by said mother-in-law, some three hours before, and served with various inlaw-type relatives before dinner. To the eye pale pink, and clearly too old. Little distinctive nose other than alcohol. The heat also predominant on the palate, with cherry-sourced sugar. The sister-in-law’s boyfriend detected wood, which I correct to a slight mustiness. Less heat and hence better later in the evening.
Summary: unremarkable. Give six hours decant. On the UncleTomScore something like 3-1.