Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions candied violet

candied violet

with concentration and freshnesswhat you're aiming for in a wine like this where pure power might be too much

the other 10% is Cabernet Franc

The 2007 Vinedo Chadwick has a lot of vanilla-y new oak on the nose although there is plenty of voluptuous black fruit to support it

earthy finish

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions candied violetThe 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,