Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2014

Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2014The 2014 Vintage Port is part of our mini vertical this issue. Sexy and delicious, this is pretty much ready to drink now, in theory. When first poured, it was a bit tight, but another look with decanting showed that it was ready to roll, needing no more time at all. If it's not a terribly well structured Port by Noval's standards, it still has some at least. The good news is that the flavors have evolved a little, justifying my initial optimism. My

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even opulent middle weight plus flavors that possess plenty of tannin-buffering dry extract before concluding in a dusty and palate coating finish that delivers excellent persistence

orange zest and brioche notes

but there is something feminine about this Cuvée Madame (title notwithstanding

It is seriously endowed

with air it could actually be enjoyed though one thing that is crystal clear is that this is very much on the rise

Cut from the same mold as other Cuvee Madames

This is a wine of profound elegance and grace

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I like the sense of verve to the delicious

tea hints and a wonderful broad range of spice influences

stony and beautifully delineated broad-shouldered flavors that display plenty of power and drive on the palate coating finish that goes on and on