California raisin and dried flower emerging

(89-92)/2025+

black and blue fruits plus a lovely hint of violets that sit atop dusty

if not complexity

it's full-bodied

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions California raisin and dried flowerThe 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,