Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2013

Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2013The 2013 Vintage Port is part of our mini vertical this issue. Still tight, intense and showing plenty of power to go with its finesse, this evolves beautifully with air. The firmness on the finish here is impressive, giving this a chance to continue developing beautifully. It is not as expressive as the 2012it is a bit more backwardbut it is a more serious wine in many ways. I'm still a believer in this, although it certainly seems a step behind the

It's a beautiful wine drinking at point

plum and prominently earthy aromas

but it should still drink well over a couple of decades

Christian Seely said: "[T]he 2001 was extremely backward and quite closed up

orange zest and brioche notes

hoisin and a hint of sandalwood

The wine possesses a more roasted

This is another 30-year wine from Bond

In sum this is beautiful juice that is now fully in its prime window of mature drinkability

this is quite aromatically similar to the Combottes save for more floral nuances

but the sweetness and taste of this wine's fruit is akin to a savory blend of a chocolate-covered

A spicy but restrained nose speaks of exotic tea