Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions the Noval Vintage does not

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

it boasts off-the-hook aromas of blackberry

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

Moderately strong wood and menthol elements frame the aromas of essence of red cherry

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions the Noval Vintage does notThe 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,