Decant: 24 hours double decanted - Purchased at Christies. Bottled in the UK by Hedges & Butler. Described by Hedges & Butler as "2/3rds of the blend is the regular Noval 1963 and 1/3rd is the Noval Nacional 1962; bottled in 1965". The cork was branded "Quinta do Noval Vintage 1962" which we were told was consistent with bottles of Crusted Port bottled 1965 from the Quinta's own cellar.
Deep rose colour, light brown rim. Lightly spicy on the attractive nose, full of sweet redcurrants. Silky texture, spicy midpalate then lots of dried red fruit. Lovely long and lingering finish. Really enjoyable and very tasty. 93 points
1965 Quinta do Noval Crusted Port
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