bursting with aromas of pear
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is delighted with the wine and praises both its grip and its overall complexity
gentle whole bunch pressing
while offering outstanding depth and persistence on the notably firm finale
2011 Quinta do Noval, Port, Portugal Size:75cl bursting with aromas of pearThe 2011 Noval displays the hall mark purity of this House, challenged teasingly by an incredible blue fruit ripeness and rich, peppery finish. Notes of eucalypt, forest floor and violets provide a perfect counterpoint to the sweetness and the tannins, which are firm and resolute, if not yet completely resolved. They will be by, say, 2024 and the wine will continue to evolve gracefully until 2040 and beyond. The blend is 60% Touriga Nacional, 30%