2004 Berrys' Own Selection Late Bottled Vintage Port, Quinta do Noval

This is a traditional LBV, an important and oft-overlooked distinction; it is bottled a little later than more commercial LBV wines and, more importantly, is bottled unfiltered and so may throw a sediment ,in homage no doubt to its illustrious vintage cousins. The wine is made for us by Quinta Do Noval; the 2004 focuses more on purity of flavour, definition of fruit and length on the palate than its ultra-ripe forebear. It maintains, however, the house style, rich and peppery, with violets and dark fruits on the nose and a fabulously rich palate. Fine and detailed, this is the ideal post-prandial indulgence.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)