1997 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: Not known - 1,200 cases declared. Distinct bricking on the narrow rim, slightly cloudy. Reductive nose, over-ripe fruit. Soft ripe fruit on entry, followed by lively but gentle tannins wrapped in sweet brown sugar. Great balance on the palate with a gentle but firm elegance. Spicy aftertaste, then a sweetness to the woody finish that lingers for ages. 94 points