12 bottles per lot
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Lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Quinta do Noval--Vintage 1985
Tasting Note: Picking began on 27 September in excellent conditions. First tasted in July 1987. Exciting flavour. Lovely fruit. Two autumns later: powerful, figgy nose; very sweet, full-bodied, a fine shapely wine, good length. Showing well at Christie's tasting: attractive colour, starting to mature; deep, rich nose; touch of elegant leanness, long, dry, fruity-acid finish. A touch of spirit and leanness, very good acidity at a wine dinner at La Maison de Cygne, Brussels..Most recently, fully mature, beautifully evolved mocha-like bouquet, delicious, with power and length. Last noted at III Form Club dinner, Jan 2002 **** Drink now-2010. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Quinta do Noval--Vintage 1985
Tasting Note: Picking began on 27 September in excellent conditions. First tasted in July 1987. Exciting flavour. Lovely fruit. Two autumns later: powerful, figgy nose; very sweet, full-bodied, a fine shapely wine, good length. Showing well at Christie's tasting: attractive colour, starting to mature; deep, rich nose; touch of elegant leanness, long, dry, fruity-acid finish. A touch of spirit and leanness, very good acidity at a wine dinner at La Maison de Cygne, Brussels..Most recently, fully mature, beautifully evolved mocha-like bouquet, delicious, with power and length. Last noted at III Form Club dinner, Jan 2002 **** Drink now-2010. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.