1997 Quinta do Noval, Nacional, Port, Portugal

 Blackish, very deep crimson with a crimson rim. Seems more evolved on the nose than the regular 1997 and with masses of rich sweet fruit in the forefront, although the tannins and the alcohol slightly impose on the finish. Very beguiling and dramatic. It would be very tempting to drink this now, but the second half of the tasting experience suggests one should keep it really quite a while! Drink 2017 - 2070.

20/20, Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (December 2013)