2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

João Rico · Post by **João Rico** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:28 pm

Opened and poured as this was a half-bottle. Very dark in color, almost like black ink with purple edges. Aroma of Blackberries, raisins and plums, dark chocolate and some floral hints (after 2h decanted). Full bodied, elegant, but really strong, tannins and a beautiful long finish. As everyone says, this is another huge vintage from Noval. Outstanding

Bjørn Tore Aastorp Ruud · Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:57 pm

Hello Vintage.pt
How long life do you estimate for this wine?

Alan C. · Post by **Alan C.** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:07 pm

For a potential Blockbuster like this one and many other similar Ports, I was amazed to see 'Experts' throw in a time period where the author considered it would enter its drinking window.
I started a thread in the Port Basics asking how this was done. The common consensus was that it was at best a Guestimate and was very loosely based on similar products and experience. There were countless examples of the experts being hopelessly off the mark.
But of course there's nothing wrong with having a guess! :)

Alan

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:27 pm

Hey Guys,

DOn't forget the rules....no discussion in this forum.

Alan C. · Post by **Alan C.** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:14 am

Andy,

Your quite right. I actually thought this was thev Port Forum version. Apologies.

Roy/Stewart.

Delete all this please!

João Rico · Post by **João Rico** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:09 am

How long life do you estimate for this wine?

IMHO 40+ years

João Rico
Portugal

João Rico · Post by **João Rico** » Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:14 am

After 18hrs this guy is still strong as a bull, and by now came new spicy notes like pepper. Strong as a bull. Again outstanding

João Rico
Portugal

For The Love Of Port

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

Aging