TN: 2003 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port

[Al B.]

Decant: 4 hours - Ex-cellars. Darker than the regular wine tasted alongside this Nacional. Nose is less developed than the regular wine, but is dominated by the characteristic blueberry of young vintage port. Sweeter and rounder fruit on entry into the mouth but then the tannins surge through and grab your attention. Behind the tannins comes wave after wave of blueberry fruit. A tannic monster, but so lovely. An initial bite from the tannins disappears to leave a long and fruity aftertaste. Not a wine to be drunk today, the regular Noval will be more enjoyable, but what a fantastic wine for 20-30 years. 8/10. 97 points