1971 Quinta Do Noval Colheita Port

Luc Gauthier · Post by **Luc Gauthier** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:20 am

- Bottled in 1998 .
- Tasted in Feb. 2008
- Lovely Maple aromas at 1st.
- Smooth mouthfeel
- But the possible excellent finish was hidden by a bit too much heat .

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:41 am

Luc,

Hopefully the alcohol blows off after a day or so of being opened.

We don't see many of the Noval Colheita offerings out in AB... I have yet to find one in any of our retailers here. Enjoy!

Todd

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:09 am

A solid bottle and one I've had many times. My only complaint with it is exactly what Luc mentioned...a little too much heat.

Todd Pettinger · Post by **Todd Pettinger** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:21 am

Andy, from your experience, does the heat blow off after an extended decanting time (as it does in other Ports?) Or does it seem to remain?

Scott Anaya · Post by **Scott Anaya** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:06 pm

I've always thought the heat was just a touch too noticeable as well. The last bottle I opened about three weeks ago was at its best the first day right after opening. For this bottle , the second day had the alcohol even more pronounced. Now that didn't stop me of course, so there was no third day comparison

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:42 pm

In my experience the heat on Colheita's generally don't blow off like they will do with a VP.

Robert O. · Post by **Robert O.** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:56 pm

Exact same experience for me. Enjoyable, but too much heat.