Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2014 Guizhou floral and tea aromas

floral and tea aromas

I have said this several times recently but since 2009 this wine has become noticeably more interesting

with lovely mineral grip

considerable tannin

A positively kaleidoscopic nose features restrained Vosne-style spice and a beautiful range of floral elements on the black fruit

Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2014 Guizhou floral and tea aromasThe 2014 Vintage Port is part of our mini vertical this issue. Sexy and delicious, this is pretty much ready to drink now, in theory. When first poured, it was a bit tight, but another look with decanting showed that it was ready to roll, needing no more time at all. If it's not a terribly well structured Port by Noval's standards, it still has some at least. The good news is that the flavors have evolved a little, justifying my initial optimism. My