Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions underbrush and a touch of

underbrush and a touch of the sauvage that continues onto the supple

The richness really comes through on the finish

I also tasted Conterno’s first wines from his newly-acquired vineyard in Cerretta

Its inky black color is followed by classic notes of smoked meats

Elegant and restrained in style

Quinta Noval, Vintage other_regions underbrush and a touch ofThe 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,