Pocas Novus

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The 2006 NOVUS is a typical Douro blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinta Barroca. It is a pretty nice effort in a difficult vintage, a bit more restrained in its oak treatment than the -04, but also a bit shorter on the finish. It fades a bit too fast. Although it thins in the mid-palate too quickly with air, it is bursting with flavor and quite delicious. It is very approachable and will find its share of fans for early to mid-term drinking. I suspect that this is one of those wines that will seem slightly less interesting and a little more hollow with every passing year, but it sure tastes great now. There were 1,700 cases produced. Drink now-2013. This winery, a relatively new entrant to table wine production in the Douro, is making a splash and providing some good values along the way.Importers: HGC Imports, San Jose, CA.; tel. (408) 947-8511; Monarchia Matt International, Armonk, N.Y.; tel. (877) 273-8466.

The 2004 NOVUS is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca. It is rich, ripe and lush, with a rather creamy texture. It has a certain Beaujolais feel to it at first, although far more depth. It is tasty and succulent, with distinctive flavors that seem to emphasize the Touriga Nacional initially. As a reasonably priced entrant here, it is an excellent deal in an early maturing wine. It is quite accessible now, and not likely to develop much complexity with cellaring, although it will hold awhile and has some light tannins. Confounding its simple, early presentation, I liked this more and more as it evolved, and came to appreciate its juicy, flavorful fruit. It’s just fun. The nose is also pungent and very attractive. Drink now-2012. Importers: HGC Imports, San Jose, CA.; tel. (408) 947-8511; Monarchia Matt International, Armonk, N.Y.; tel. (877) 273-8466.