2012 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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DC 97 WE 95 JS 94 WA 94 WS 94 VN 92
DC 97

Decanter, October 2023

Noval justifiably declared every year from 2011 to 2020, such was the last decade in the Douro, but this 2012 is relatively forward. Still looking youthful and opaque, it’s open on the nose with liquorice-like depth and...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, December 2014

Cellar Selection. The dark, almost black color and the wonderful violet aromas set the scene for this complex, dense and textured wine. It has a touch of spice, along with the rich plum and dark berry fruits. While it is...
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, September 2014

This is one of the few vintage Ports declared in 2012 and it's wonderfully structured with finesse. It's black-colored and shows intense aromas of crushed grapes, granite stones, flowers, light raisins, tar and licorice...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, July 2018

The 2012 Vintage Port is part of our mini-vertical this issue. Since this was last seen, it has come along beautifully. It is actually richer, lusher and more seductive than the 2011, which focuses on power, while still...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2018

A grippy style, with lots of tobacco and charcoal notes coursing along the edges of the core of plum, black currant and fig paste flavors. Slightly chunky in feel, but the power and depth is there, revealing a swath of...
VN 92

Vinous, November 2022

The 2012 Vintage Port is quite backward and slightly smoky on the nose, opening with allspice, undergrowth and sage, though the 2013 has greater amplitude and complexity. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly spiced...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Port
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Portugal
Region Douro
Vintage 2012
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 19.5%
Closure Cork