2007 Cedro do Noval, Vinho Regional Duriense, Quinta Do Noval

Port house Noval was a recent convert to table wine, but the move has been a success. Unusually for the Douro, there's a little bit of syrah in here which adds peppery spice and sinew to a meaty red.
David Williams, The Observer, February 2012

An unfortified wine from Quinta Do Noval is an event indeed, and one that has been well worth the wait. Made from 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Touriga Franca , 10% Tinta Roriz and 30% ....drum- roll…..Syrah…..the wine combines the traditional ‘port’ varieties with the innovation from the Syrah. And does so rather well, the Syrah lending shape but also a silky charm to the fruit profile.

The excellent 2007 vintage has ensured ripeness, but the superb winemaking team have been careful to avoid over-ripness or over-extraction. The palate is therefore both silky and savoury, with a character, almost floral, which gives it an identity all of its own.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)