Quinta Noval, Colheita Vintage:2007 It comes in at 14%

It comes in at 14% alcohol

the 2008 The Laird is a little restrained to begin

Restrained and distinctly cool aromas only reluctantly reveal deeply pitched nuances of spiced plum

red roses and lavender over a core of plum preserves

Quinta Noval, Colheita Vintage:2007 It comes in at 14%According 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)