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2012 Dalva LBV

JUN 17 Ruby. Dark fruity, anise and blueberries nose, fairly detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven, spices, anise, rounded texture, elegant, good length. 87

2007 Dalva Colheita white

JUN 17 Amber. Spices, smoky notes, almost peaty, anise nose. Fresh acidity, again this peaty note, anise, dried fruits, good length. 88

1985 Dalva Colheita

JUN 17 Deep amber. Anise, spices, fruity, smoky, quite intense nose, not too complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, spices, anise, ripe and rich with leaner finish, long. 91

1985 Dalva Colheita

DEC 16 Amber. Dried fruits, marzipan, dried apricots, some caramel, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, dried fruits and spices, juicy, some nuts, long finish, on the leaner side. 91

Dalva 20 Years Old Tawny

JUN 17 Amber. Anise, caramel, spices, dried fruits nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, anise, spices and raisins, good length. A better bottle than last one. 89

Dalva 20 Years Old Tawny

DEC 16 Deep amber. Nuts, anise, spices, wood notes and smoky nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, leaner, lacks fruit and body, refreshing, alcoholic finish. 86

Dalva 20 Years Old Dry White

DEC 16 Amber. Dried fruits, some nuts, dried apricots, sultanas, intense nose. Fresh acidity, dried fruits, nuts, spices, light smoky note, intense, deeper, long. 92

Dalva 10 Years Old Dry White

JUN 17 Straw yellow. Dried fruits, some hay and apricots nose. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, rounded palate, elegant, some spices, bit alcoholic finish. 86