The 2000 Quinta do Noval Porto Colheita Tawny is superb, showing warm and welcoming notes of caramel, dried fruit, honey, sultana along with a pinch of toast. The mind immediately jumps to pairings like stilton, Roquefort, or dried fruit, though, surprisingly the staff at Noval recommend trying it with fresh carrot, unpeeled. I love the this Port’s vibrancy and balance, the palate bright, like a newly minted penny, it’s brimming over with walnut shells, figs, golden raisins, and spice cake. Just lovely. 20.5% ABV | Sample
9.4 Points