2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

[Andy Velebil]

8- Quinta do Noval:
Darkest so far, and ended up being the second darkest off all 12. I have never had a Noval port before, but after reading all the TN’s here I knew what this one was as soon as I dove in. That nose was incredible, the only detractor was a slight bit of heat and tannins that will blow off in due time. Boy, that first taste grabbed me by the balls (pardon the term) and held on tight. OMG! Is this one great. This is loaded with fruit and spices that just won’t let go. The finish seems like it won’t end. This thing will last 40+ years. (I guessed correctly that this was the Noval).

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