Noval (inc. some Nacional) Tasting 1 or 8 September?

[Bertie3000]

It has been some time since there was a Noval tasting and I feel it is time to correct this. To add a bit of variation, I’d like to include a couple of bottles of Nacional to compare directly with the relevant Noval.

Unless others disagree, we’ll skip the period from 1978 to 1991 unless we felt we had insufficient bottles. I suspect on this basis we will end up at around the 2000 Vintage but not sure.

I am thinking Tuesday 1 September or Tuesday 8 September, but will only check with B&F if there is sufficient demand. If you can only make one date please call this out.

As normal I will operate this on a first come, first served basis but will initially leave 2 spaces blocked out (so first come, first served for 12). This is in case someone with rare bottles is slow to respond…..I know some of the earlier Noval vintages are pretty scarce now.

If interested could you let me know and also list what bottles you would be prepared to provide.

[mcoulson]

That sounds like fun ... Can you add me to the list ....

[CPR 1]

Yes please, sounds great

[JohnDavidFrance]

I have a 1970 noval if useful so count me in if space allows

[nac]

Yup. Have a few.
Will check and confirm.

[nac]

Yup. Have a few.
Will check and confirm.

Definitely have 60, 63, 66, 70. Nothing earlier. Will check post 70.

[Christopher]

Yes please!

[flash_uk]

Sounds fab, yes please.

[PhilW]

Would love to join but have very little so would likely need to adopt (unless you want Noval '62 crusted (bt '65) or 50yr tawny), so happy to be reserve.

[hadge]

Yes please.

[idj123]

Yes please!

[NigelM]

Yes please!

[M.Charlton]

Yes please for 8 Sept. I know I cannot make it on 1 Sept.

Have N66 and N70.

[winesecretary]

Please put me on the reserve list… I have none of the wines, in the specified time period, as for some reason Noval and I have very rarely chimed.

[Alex Bridgeman]

Yes please.

I’d keep 1978 in the line up. I don’t know if I have any at the moment, but I’ve drunk a couple of cases of 1978 Noval and thoroughly enjoyed them. It’s very definitely a Port which is ignored by most Port drinkers so is usually a bit of a bargain.