P. Rovani writing for The Wine Advocate:
"The inky, purple-colored, opaque 2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port soars from the glass, revealing dates, black cherries, copious flowers, and plums. Full-bodied, broad, and lush, this top-flight wine is harmonious and exhibits stupendous purity of fruit. Blueberries, cherries, and candied strawberries can be found in its nuanced, lengthy, plum-laced core as well as in its immensely long, dried berry-tinged finish. Drink this beauty between 2020 and 2045+."
Quinta do Noval is famed for producing the iconic, legendary and debatably greatest port made called Quinta do Noval Nacional, which is produced from a small patch of vines not hit by the Phylloxera outbreak that wiped out most of the Douro Valley and thus not grafted onto American rootstock. In some years the quality of the Noval surpasses that of the Nacional. This winery has been producing exceptional port for years in limited supply.
| Producer / Vineyard | Quinta do Noval |
|---|---|
| Colour | Port |
| Vintage | 2003 |
| Country | Portugal |
| Area | Douro |
| Region | Porto |
| Grape Variety | Port Blend |
| Body | Full |
| Bottle Size | Bottle (0.75) |
| Wine Closure | Natural Cork |
|---|---|
| ABV | 20% abv |
| Wine Rating | Wine Spectator: 96; Jancis Robinson: 95+ (19+/20) eRobertParker: 94; |
| Cardinal's Rating | 97 |
| Price Comparison | £77.95 - Roberson Wine (Checked 02/04/13) |
| Tissue Wrap Available? | Yes |
| Tasting Note Available? | Yes |
| Giftbox Available? | Yes |
| Greeting Card Available? | Yes |
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