TASTING NOTE: The 2004 offered sweet and unctuous grenadine along with sweet blackberry fruit that was of a medium body and initially quite soft. The smooth mouth feel is deceiving as the tannins sneak up on the finish and let you know of their presence. Very tasty and considering this was the first vintage made by Seely, I would suggest keeping an eye on the progress from here on. There are some lofty plans for the property and I have a feeling that sooner rather than later, Quinta da Romaneira will be a name that many more people will be aware of. Score - 91-93+. (Roy Hersh, www.wineloverspage.com, Oct. 6, 2006)
QUINTA DO NOVAL VINTAGE PORT 2003 Douro
672782
(S) 750 mL $95
TASTING NOTE: The inky, purple-colored, opaque 2003 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port soars from the glass, revealing dates, black cherries, copious flowers, and plums. Full-bodied, broad, and lush, this top-flight wine is harmonious and exhibits stupendous purity of fruit. Blueberries, cherries, and candied strawberries can be found in its nuanced, lengthy, plum-laced core as well as in its immensely long, dried berry-tinged finish. Drink this beauty between 2020 and 2045+.
Score - 94.
(Pierre Rovani,
www.erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2005)
Dessert Wine
BULLER FINE OLD MUSCAT
10140
(S) 750 mL $27
TASTING NOTE: The medium dark amber-colored Premium Fine Muscat (100% Muscat) reveals terrific aromas of toffee, melted caramel, molasses, brown sugar, hazelnuts, and smoke. This blend represents the newest bottled offerings from this Rutherglen producer, an area that produces spectacular fortifieds, especially the Muscats and Tokays (actually Muscadelle). Its freshness, good acidity, soaring aromatics, and unctuous flavors must be tasted to be believed. Drink 2002-2012.
Score - 96.
(Robert Parker Jr.,
www.erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2005)
BULLER FINE OLD TOKAY
10165
(S) 750 mL $27
TASTING NOTE: The dark-amber-hued Premium Fine Tokay offers sumptuous notes of spice box, Christmas pudding, figs, brown sugar, and molasses. This blend represents the newest bottled offerings from this Rutherglen producer, an area that produces spectacular fortifieds, especially the Muscats and Tokays (actually Muscadelle). Its freshness, good acidity, soaring aromatics, and unctuous flavors must be tasted to be believed. Drink 2002-2012.
Score - 95.
(Robert Parker Jr.,
www.erobertparker.com,
Oct. 2005)
