2011 Quinta do Noval LBV

Single vineyard it may be but that vineyard extends over 145 ha – albeit one of the most admired in the Douro. Unfiltered and from a stellar vintage. Designed to be a precocious version of vintage port. Very deep garnet. Tannins almost subsumed in a rich compote of mulberries and liquorice. What the heck is not to like? Great that it is relatively easy to find too. No need for decanting palaver at this point but you could age it for years, after which it will throw a sediment and need decanting. (JR)