Quinta do Noval

Vintage Port Nacional

9.686 ratings
9.630 pro ratings
Porto, Douro, Portugal
Touriga Nacional
Top Notes For
Peter Granoff MS

Master Sommelier, Founder/Partner Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant & Oxbow Cheese & Wine Merchant

10

I almost feel guilty posting this, as the opportunity to taste such an extraordinary wine comes so rarely. Deep and rich, with amazing balance for a young Port. Years to go -

I almost feel guilty posting this, as the opportunity to taste such an extraordinary wine comes so rarely. Deep and rich, with amazing balance for a young Port. Years to go -

2 people found it helpfulNov 26th, 2014
Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.8

Deep ruby in color. Luscious cherry, #1963

Deep ruby in color. Luscious cherry, #1963

1 person found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

10

Nacional !!! 😄 a perfect and bright future - a legend, a must buy to forget in the cellar for many years to kick 1963 😋

Nacional !!! 😄 a perfect and bright future - a legend, a must buy to forget in the cellar for many years to kick 1963 😋

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2014
Brian DeGustino

Da bomb

1 person found it helpfulNov 23rd, 2012
Tom Kobylarz

Deeply vinous, some chunks of sediment in my glass so I can't fairly grade the tannin or texture. But what I tasted was truly magnificent.

Deeply vinous, some chunks of sediment in my glass so I can't fairly grade the tannin or texture. But what I tasted was truly magnificent.

Oct 28th, 2016
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.8

One of the rarest ports in the world. A pleasure to taste this flight. In terms of sheer awesomeness the 63 beat them all, but that 31 was a timepiece.

One of the rarest ports in the world. A pleasure to taste this flight. In terms of sheer awesomeness the 63 beat them all, but that 31 was a timepiece.

Oct 26th, 2016
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.8

Without a doubt the greatest port I've ever had. Fresh, lengthy, complex, integrated.

Without a doubt the greatest port I've ever had. Fresh, lengthy, complex, integrated.

Oct 17th, 2016
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.4

By all rights an amazing wine but basically 63 lite in some ways!

By all rights an amazing wine but basically 63 lite in some ways!

Oct 17th, 2016
Glenn Ingrum

Wow! Definitely one of the most unique ports I have ever had. Softer body with a touch of earth tones, baked cherries and raspberries.

Wow! Definitely one of the most unique ports I have ever had. Softer body with a touch of earth tones, baked cherries and raspberries.

May 9th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.4

Lovely

Lovely

Mar 24th, 2016