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2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:28 pm
by João Rico
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
Aging
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:57 pm
by Bjørn Tore Aastorp Ruud
Hello Vintage.pt
How long life do you estimate for this wine?
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 3:07 pm
by Alan C.
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
Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2007 6:27 pm
by Andy Velebil
Hey Guys,
DOn't forget the rules....no discussion in this forum.
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 1:14 am
by Alan C.
Andy,
Your quite right. I actually thought this was thev Port Forum version. Apologies.
Roy/Stewart.
Delete all this please!
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 3:09 am
by João Rico
How long life do you estimate for this wine?
IMHO 40+ years
João Rico
Portugal
Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2007 8:14 am
by João Rico
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