Quinta do Noval tasting

2010 Maria Mansa:
Ruby. Fruity, dark berries, vanilla, slightly scented nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, smooth, good length. 86

2009 O Cedro do Noval:
Deep ruby, purple rim. Blackberries, plums, vanilla and some spices on the nose. Slightly herbal. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fairly fresh, bit warm finish, sweet. 87

2008 Quinta do Noval Douro:
Deep ruby, almost opaque. Rich nose, ripe, dark berries, vanilla, spices, big nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, bit heavy, creamy texture, warm finish. 88

Noval Tawny Reserve:
Bright garnet. Some figs and dried fruits, anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, liqorice, red berries and rounded palate, leaner and refreshing. 86

Noval Black Port NV:
Dark ruby. Fruity, rich, blackberries, slight vanilla and spices note on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded, fruity, smooth, good length. 87

2008 Quinta do Noval Unfiltered LBV:
Dark ruby. Rich, fruity, plums, black- and blueberries nose, vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, ripe and intense, refreshing, smooth and rounded, long. 90

Noval 10 Years Old Tawny:
Bright garnet. Fogs, prunes, liquorice, somewhat jammy nose. Fresh acidity, lively, delicate, nuanced, rich and fresh, red berries not that complex and a bit short. 88

Noval 20 Years Old Tawny:
Garnet with brick rim. Anise, prunes, plums, rich, alcohol a bit showy on the nose. Fresh acidity, cherries, figs, red berries, some woody notes, slightly spicy, warm finish. 88

2000 Quinta do Noval Colheita:
Bright garnet, brick rim. Dark berries, prunes, figs, leather notes and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe, rich and fruity, more rounded, quite elegant and refreshing, long. 90

2008 Quinta do Noval Vintage:
Deep ruby. Dark berries, rich, intense, fruity, black- and blueberries, heavy and deep fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet, rounded, lovely balance, liquorice, sweet, long finish. 93

2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage:
Deep ruby. Prunes, figs, liquorice, vanilla, rich nose with alcohol high notes. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fairly detailed, evolving, again a bit showy alcohol if I'm picky, sweet anise and chocolate finish, long. 92