1984 Quinta do Noval Nacional

'They're all like that,' according to Christian Seely. Corinne's face (Corinne is married to Seely) when tasting it is a picture of horror. Slightly dull brickish ruby. Old wood on the nose. And really quite light on the palate. This does not taste like a Nacional! Were the yields too high? Already round and only light to medium intensity. Dry finish. Nothing very luscious about this. (JR)