The grapes are lightly crushed before being pressed

(90-93)/2011+

and can be drunk over the next 10-15 years

I have long adored the 2004s from the Côtes des Blancs

Inky blue/purplish fruit

Quinta Noval, Colheita other_regions The grapes are lightly crushedAccording to winemaker Carlos Agrello, colheita port represents only 1. 5% of port production. Reddish tawny colour, smelling of dark Oxford marmalade, bitter orange. Intensely aromatic and still structured by the tannins and still showing some red fruit character under all that tertiary evolution. Dried fruits, raisins but not raisiny like an oxidised wine. Powerful and extremely fresh. Such a great style of port. (JH)