2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
96
Decanter
Review Date: 10/2018A very wet winter was followed by an extraordinarily hot summer, leading to a general declaration. This is still very deep and youthful in colour, wonderfully extrovert and opulent on the nose, showing mint and classic floral aromas. It's sweet, suave and fleshy on the palate, with voluptuous plum and berry fruit and lovely definition. The flesh masks the tannins, which rise in the mouth leading to a rich and powerful finish. Lovely now but better still in five years. (RM)
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96
Wine Spectator
Review Date: 12/2023
Richly fruited yet almost sleek in feel, with a graphite edge providing the spine as succulent black cherry, blackberry and black currant notes show intensity and drive. Reveals licorice snap and bramble details that emerge slowly on the finish, lending a mouthwatering effect at the very end. Delicious and with plenty of life ahead. (JM)
95
Wine Advocate
Review Date: 04/2014
The 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, tobacco and white- pepper notes. In this vintage, 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. (NM)
95
Wine & Spirits
Review Date: 12/2005
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Product Details
Origin: Port, Portugal
Type/Varietal: Other Red Wines
SKU: #1018207