Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions The fruit still shows plenty

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

brooding and focused flavors that explode on the hugely long and deep finish

the Noval Vintage does not possess the breeding or the bravura of the Nacional and yet it remains a very impressive Port a success for the vintage

Denis is more structured than a Clos de la Roche (when made by the same winemaker) but that is the case here

just a matter of taste

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions The fruit still shows plentyThe Quinta do Noval Vintage 2003 has a gorgeous raisin, fig and clove scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined. As Christian Seely quipped, the vines are accustomed to the heat . It unfolds in the glass, gaining vigor, if not complexity, with touches of leather, California raisin and dried flower emerging. The palate is medium bodied with very supple tannins, dishing out lovely ripe and intense blackberry, leather, sage,