Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions all wrapped in a balanced

all wrapped in a balanced

especially when you add in the mature mouth feel and taste

which is quite favorable for ageworthy wines

candied violet

the other 10% is Cabernet Franc

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions all wrapped in a balancedThe Quinta do Noval Vintage 2003 has a gorgeous raisin, fig and clove scented bouquet with more freshness than the whole of Pomerol combined. As Christian Seely quipped, the vines are accustomed to the heat . It unfolds in the glass, gaining vigor, if not complexity, with touches of leather, California raisin and dried flower emerging. The palate is medium bodied with very supple tannins, dishing out lovely ripe and intense blackberry, leather, sage,