2013 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
Moderators: Glenn E., Andy Velebil
-
- Posts: 6335
- Joined: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:48 pm
- Location: Longmont, Colorado, United States of America - USA
2013 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
Spicier aroma than the 2012 VP, with menthol eucalyptus and pine resin; and pine needle, not dried on the forest floor, but slightly dried on the branch. Then there are some aromas of fruit, peach and nectarine, and a hint of tree bark. In the mouth, there are lots of tannins with fresh fruit, more of that peach that showed up in the aroma. There are red fruits too-strawberry. Roy says grenadine, and I don't disagree. Next is a taste of sweet frozen concentrated orange juice, and tangerine too, with some real tartness-cranberry. Drinkable now, 92 points, with great potential.
Re: 2013 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
So you would recommend picking up a bottle or two now and stash them for later?
What do your reckon is the potential for this vintage? Also in regard to QPR?
What do your reckon is the potential for this vintage? Also in regard to QPR?
-
- Posts: 6335
- Joined: Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:48 pm
- Location: Longmont, Colorado, United States of America - USA
Re: 2013 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
I liked this more than the 2012 and said it has great potential, so if you find it for a reasonable price, it is probably worth buying. I don't really know if that potential is 20 years or 50, but I'll posit at least 20. Maybe Roy can chime int. Of course I didn't compare it the 2011 which I haven't tasted, but I suspect is better and will last many more years. I paid $75 for 2011. I suppose I might pick up this for $60 or less. Will I find it for that? Quite possibly as I have a local store that regularly stocks Quinta do Noval, and the off years tend to go for less. I don't know about pricing and availability in your neck of the woods, or how much you need to stock your cellar.