QUINTA DO NOVAL NACIONAL 1931 |

Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931 Purchased at Christies, Los Angeles, September 1991, label missing, believed to be U.K. bottled by Fearon, Block, Bridges, & Routh as indicated by branded capsule, cellar records indicate Quinto do Noval Nacional 1931, worn capsule, excellent levels, color, and clarityLast imbibed in 2012 and as show-stopping as ever. Glorious, spicy projection of bouquet and a complex symphony of flavours on the palate - all star anise, freshness and lingering sweetness, with such elegance of texture, fragrant intensity and total allure. Exotic and impressive - impossible to refuse another glass. One of the all-time treasures of the wine world. Serena Sutcliffe, MW1 bt (cn)Estimates are per lot