Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2015

Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage 2015The 2015 Vintage Port is part of our mini vertical this issue. As compared to its immediate siblings in this mini vertical, this is a big step up on the 2014. Reallyit isn't far off the 2016, either. Pretty much every component is better here than on the 2014, and by a wide margin. The fruit is better here, and the concentration is better; so, too, is the structure. The texture is caressing while the acidity strafes the fruit and mingles nicely with

This had not come my way since the big Cros Parantoux tasting held in 2003 and based on this most recent bottle

Full-bodied and rich

spectacular and about the only nit is a discreet touch of backend warmth

Many occasions lend themselves to opening a bottle of Delamotte brut - agenerous champagne

blackberry and blueberry fruit

The wine possesses a more roasted

culminating in a slightly austere and ever-so-mildly dry finish of solid though not exceptional persistence

Here the equally brooding nose is slightly more elegant with its cool and restrained nose of red currant

There is excellent complexity to the blend of plum

While certainly a quality '76 I was somewhat disappointed by the lack of excellent depth and length

honey and smoke flavors and a very sweet finish

It's beautifully textured