Quinta do Noval

Douro

2017 Quinta do Noval Nacional

MAY 19 Deep ruby. Dark fruity, rich, layered, nuanced, dense, incredibly deep nose. Spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, rich, layered, nuanced, dense, creamy, nuanced, long. Incredible wine. 100

2017 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port

APR 19 World premier tasting with Christian Seely. Deep ruby. Rich, dark berries, anise, spices, layered, detailed, nuanced, intense and layered, touch of eucalyptus. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, detailed, nuanced, layered, intense, spices, stunning balance, rich yet subtle, long. Superb. 98-100

2017 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

APR 19 World premier tasting with Christian Seely. Deep ruby. Rich, intense, layered, nuanced, detailed, dark fruits, rich and dense. Fresh acidity, ripe, dense, spicy, liquorice, layered, nuanced, minty, detailed, elegant, long. 95

2016 Quinta do Noval Vintage

MAY 19 Ruby. Dark fruity, blueberries, some spices nose. Rich and dark fruity, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, spices, anise, liquorice, detailed, nuanced and long. 95

2015 Quinta do Noval Vintage

JUN 17 Deep ruby. Spices, anise, ripe, detailed, nuanced and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruit driven, intense, blueberries, ripe, rich, intense, layered and long. 95

2013 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV

OCT 19 Deep ruby. Blackberries, spices, dark fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, anise and spices, liquorice, long. 90

2012 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
DEC 16 Deep ruby. Rich, intense, deep, fruity, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, intense, dark fruits, not the most layered yet, long. 93

2011 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

JUN 17 Ruby. Intense, fruity, anise, blueberries, spices, layered, rich, ripe, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity, intense, layered, rich and ripe, blackberries and blueberries, smooth yet intense, long. 96

2011 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV

JUN 17 Ruby. Blackberries, anise, spices, blueberries, ripe, rich and intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, spices, intense and long, an impressive LBV. 92

2009 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV Single Vineyard

NOV 17 Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, ripe and rich nose, touch of anise but very fruit driven. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, dark berries, juicy, anise and spices, long. 92

2009 O Cedro do Noval
FEB 14 Deep ruby, purple rim. Blackberries, plums, vanilla and some spices on the nose. Slightly herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit warm finish, sweet. 87

2008 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

OCT 15 Deep ruby. Rich nose, intense, dark berries and fruits, some spices, layered nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits, some red berries, smooth, dark berries, intense, long and nuanced finish. 95

2008 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
FEB 14 Deep ruby. Dark berries, rich, intense, fruity, black- and blueberries, heavy and deep fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, rounded, lovely balance, liquorice, sweet, long finish. 93

2008 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
JAN 12 Dark ruby, massive youthful Port, layers of dark fruit, very fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, almost exploding on the palate, very long. Extremely young, on the border of waste to drink now. 94

2008 Quinta do Noval LBV Unfiltered

AUG 19 Ruby. Rich, dark fruity and liquorice nose, some floral high notes far back. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruity and juicy, some spices in the back, fruit forward and pure youth at this stage.91

2008 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV

OCT 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, quite intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, quite intense, dark berries finish, long. 89

2008 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV
DEC 14 Douro, Portugal Ruby. Rich, dark fruits, ripe, intense nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, good length. 89

2008 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV
FEB 14 Dark ruby. Rich, fruity, plums, black- and blueberries nose, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, ripe and intense, refreshing, smooth and rounded, long. 90

2008 Quinta do Noval Douro
FEB 14 Deep ruby, almost opaque. Rich nose, ripe, dark berries, vanilla, spices, big nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, bit heavy, creamy texture, warm finish. 88

2007 Quinta do Noval Berry's Own Selection LBV

DEC 13 Deep ruby. Sweet and fruity nose, ripe, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, leaner body than nose, refreshing, good length. 89

2005 Quinta do Noval Tawny Colheita

APR 19 Garnet. Amber, dried fruits, anise, figs, scented, detailed and layered nose.fresh acidity, fruity, detailed, dried fruits, some spices, elegant, nuanced, long. Superb balance. 94

2003 Quinta do Noval Nacional

MAY 19 Ruby. Intense, minerals, detailed, dark fruity, minty, intense, deep, nuanced, incredible depth. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, dark fruity, spices, liquorice, detailed, minty, spices, liquorice, long. 97

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
MAR 14 Deep ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries and intense nose. Fairly fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite tannic texture, fruity, lively and long. 93

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage
FEB 14 Deep ruby. Prunes, figs, liquorice, vanilla, rich nose with alcohol high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly detailed, evolving, again a bit showy alcohol if I'm picky, sweet anise and chocolate finish, long. 92

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

NOV 13 Dyprød farge. Rik, fruktig, mørke bær, intens duft. Relativt frisk syre, mye tanniner, fruktig, livlig og lang, trenger mange år i kjelleren. 93

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Silval

OCT 15 Ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, raisins, light nutty note far back, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, structured, drier palate, dark berries and some coffee and dark chocolate notes, long. 94

2003 Quinta do Noval Colheita

JUN 17 Ruby, amber rim. Dried fruits, anise, spices, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, dried fruits, wood polish, spices, somewhat rustic, long. 90

2000 Quinta do Noval Colheita

OCT 15 Bright garnet with amber hue. Some red berries and darker fruits, some dried apricots, nuts and raisins nose, scented. Fresh acidity, ripe, intense, fruity, spices, dried fruits, detailed, nuanced, long. Spicy finish. 94

2000 Quinta do Noval Colheita
FEB 14 Bright garnet, brick rim. Dark berries, prunes, figs, leather notes and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich and fruity, more rounded, quite elegant and refreshing, long. 90

1997 Quinta do Noval Silval Vintage Port

OCT 19 Ruby with garnet rim. Anise, spices, blackberries, nuanced, scented, lighter and detailed nose, some floral high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, nuanced, detailed, elegant and refined, long. 91

1995 Quinta do Noval Colheita

JUN 17 Amber, ruby hue. Dried fruits, spices, nuts, leather, intense nose, spices. Fresh acidity, very spicy, anise, cherry stones, some alcohol, nuanced, long. Bit dry finish. 91

1994 Quinta do Noval Nacional
OCT 11 Ruby with sediments, intense, layered, red and darker berries, coffee, licorice, massive nose. Fresher palate, still intense, high acidity, ripe tannins, hardly any development, long finish. Will become even more fantastic. 95

1982 Quinta do Noval Nacional

AUG 18 Bright garnet. Dried fruits, spices, minerals, dark fruits, layered, nuanced, elegant nose. Not too intense but just layers of aromas like an old pharmacy with small drawers with all sorts of spices and dried fruits. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, anise, spices, liquorice, nuanced, mint, heavy liquorice yet never heavy, more transparent, long. 97

1976 Quinta do Noval Colheita Tawny Port
JAN 11 Beautiful reddish golden. Some oxidized notes, nuts, hints of chocolate, caramel, dark fruits, spices, even dried fruits, and this is from glasses that makes smelling almost impossible..... Perfect balance, elegant, nice acidity, sweetish and very long length. 93

Quinta do Noval 20 Years Old Tawny

JUN 17 Amber. Spices, dried fruits, anise, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, alcohol up front, bit hollow, nuts, dried fruits, cherry stones finish. I do not quite get this one. 90

Quinta do Noval 20 Years Old Tawny

OCT 15 Bright orange with ruby hue. Some dark fruits, dried apricots, light nutty note, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe, intense, dried fruits, some chocolate and nuts, elegant palate, long. 94

Quinta do Noval 20 Years Old Tawny
FEB 14 Garnet with brick rim. Anise, prunes, plums, rich, alcohol a bit showy on the nose. Fresh acidity, cherries, figs, red berries, some woody notes, slightly spicy, warm finish. 88

Quinta do Noval 10 Years Old Tawny

JUN 17 Pale red. Dried fruits, raisins, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, bit alcoholic, bit rustic finish. 88

Quinta do Noval 10 Years Old Tawny
FEB 14 Bright garnet. Fogs, prunes, liquorice, somewhat jammy nose. Fresh acidity, lively, delicate, nuanced, rich and fresh, red berries not that complex and a bit short. 88

Quinta do Noval Black Port NV

JUN 17 Ruby. Blackberries, fruit driven, spices and anise nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, dark berries, anise, blueberries, juicy, good length. 86

Quinta do Noval Black Port NV
FEB 14 Dark ruby. Fruity, rich, blackberries, slight vanilla and spices note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, smooth, good length. 87

Quinta do Noval Tawny Reserve
FEB 14 Bright garnet. Some figs and dried fruits, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liquorice, red berries and rounded palate, leaner and refreshing. 86