Merchant Review NR
Noval swam against the tide by declaring 2012 as well as the famous 2011. Blackish purple well out to the rim. I find I am almost tempted to write my favourite tasting note: Mmmmm. But that wouldn’t be very useful. I love the savoury balsam undertow on a great swell of intensely packed ripe black fruit aromas. Super-luscious palate entry and a real lift and elegance to this. A new direction for vintage port? It certainly isn’t playing either the alcohol or the sweetness card, but is wonderfully clean and subtle. Seriously appetising. The tannins are there but in the background. Finishes quite dry and clearly set for a long, complex evolution. 2020-2050. (17 Dec 2014) - Jancis Robinson MW - 18/20 Points
Orders are typically processed within 2 working days and shipped by DPD using their Next Day service (delivery by the end of the next working day).
Orders to remote areas (e.g. Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland) may be sent with DPD’s Two Day service (delivery within two working days).
High-value or high-volume orders may be sent out with London City Bond (LCB) couriers who do not currently offer active tracking. Please contact us via email orders@waudhandford.com or phone +44 20 7589 6113 for updates on this.
Please note we only ship to Mainland UK addresses (Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey excluded).
Delivery Charges
- Flat Rate (DPD Next Day/DPD Two Day) – £7.50
- Orders over £250 – Free delivery
Merchant Review NR
Noval swam against the tide by declaring 2012 as well as the famous 2011. Blackish purple well out to the rim. I find I am almost tempted to write my favourite tasting note: Mmmmm. But that wouldn’t be very useful. I love the savoury balsam undertow on a great swell of intensely packed ripe black fruit aromas. Super-luscious palate entry and a real lift and elegance to this. A new direction for vintage port? It certainly isn’t playing either the alcohol or the sweetness card, but is wonderfully clean and subtle. Seriously appetising. The tannins are there but in the background. Finishes quite dry and clearly set for a long, complex evolution. 2020-2050. (17 Dec 2014) - Jancis Robinson MW - 18/20 Points
Orders are typically processed within 2 working days and shipped by DPD using their Next Day service (delivery by the end of the next working day).
Orders to remote areas (e.g. Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland) may be sent with DPD’s Two Day service (delivery within two working days).
High-value or high-volume orders may be sent out with London City Bond (LCB) couriers who do not currently offer active tracking. Please contact us via email orders@waudhandford.com or phone +44 20 7589 6113 for updates on this.
Please note we only ship to Mainland UK addresses (Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey excluded).
Delivery Charges
- Flat Rate (DPD Next Day/DPD Two Day) – £7.50
- Orders over £250 – Free delivery

Introducing our special South African selection
View our extensive library of South African wines, with a variety of back vintage options too.