Decant: 5½ hours - (From the decanter on my left, referred to by JDAW as the A-shape decanter.) Burnt orange in colour; 60% opaque. Dusty cherries and a great nose, full of burnt toast. Wonderful impact on the palate, a huge presence with hints of marmite over a concentrated orange syrup - balancing fruit with acidity in a thick textured body. Terrific aftertaste and a huge finish with monumental length. A fabulous port, full of ideal acidity and soft tannins.
Interestingly, with an additional hour in the glass, this lightened while the port from the other bottle improved and gained better intensity. 95 points
1945 Noval Vintage Port
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