1974 Quinta do Noval Colheita Port
Posted: Mon Jan 25, 2010 8:57 am
Bottled in 2005. Upon first opening, this exhibited a soft, rounded, buttery texture that I often get from wood aged-ports that have been in bottle for a long time (although this was only bottled 5 years ago). Lots of buttered pecans, praline, honey, dried tropical fruits and caramel. This was nice, but better things were to come. On day two, this picked up more cut and tension. Much more harmonious with more nutty and brown spice flavors. The cornicopia of flavors clung to the palate with pit bull tenacity. Gorgeous length, complexity and balance. 94 points
1/23/2010
1/23/2010