2016 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
***99 points- Wine Enthusiast***
***93 Points- Wine Advocate***

The Maynard 2016 Vintage Port is a beautiful balanced Port, Medium red. Smoky, high-toned aromas of cassis, marzipan and maple syrup. Smooth, fat and super ripe, with a generous texture and ample fruit.

As the wine ages it softens and slowly sheds its deep dark colour, gaining in structure and complexity. As Vintage Port throws a natural "crust or sediment in the bottle, it should be stood upright for 24 hours and decanted carefully before serving.
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Price: $62.59 USD
Stock: 48 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
***93 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***17.5/20 Points JancisRobinson.com***

The 2016 Quevedo Vintage Port Wine is a deep dark ruby with violet undertones, and the nose offers lush plum, grape and blueberry aromas supported by rich spice notes, a lovely combination of freshness and intensity. On the palate dense, powerful fruit and rich tannins are well balanced, robust and compact, just what you want for a classic Vintage Port.

Notes from Quevedo: "At this point it seems every year is an “atypical” year for weather in the Douro, and 2016 gave us challenges different from 2015’s atypical pattern. The winter months were warmer than usual and January and February wetter by far than the historical averages. …
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Price: $66.35 USD
Stock: 64 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Presented In Devesa Gift Box
***92 Points - Mark Squires ***

The 2016 Late Bottled Vintage comes from a single year, a single harvest, with grapes grown exclusively on our estate. It ages four to six years in oak vats before bottling.
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The port is a blend of 35% each of Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, 15% Touriga Nacional and the rest a field blend from old vines. It was bottled unfiltered in 2021 after four years in wood with 118 grams of residual sugar and a long cork. Beautifully expressive, with ripe plums and a touch of strawberry, this is on the finessed side in terms of mouthfeel, but its elegance is easy to appreciate. …
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Price: $28.76 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
MAGNUM Format 150cl
In Wooden Gift Box
***95 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port, the Burmester 2016 Vintage Port is an excellent choice for collectors, connoisseurs, and those looking for a wine to enjoy over a special occasion. Its combination of power, finesse, and aging potential makes it a worthy investment or a luxurious addition to any wine lover’s portfolio.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour. Pronounced aromas of red fruit, black currants, cassis, dark chocolate, rock-rose and light peppermint notes. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, this port offers layers of ripe fruits balanced by a firm structure of tannins and a long, powerful finish. …
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Price: $161.65 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro
In Wooden Gift Box
***95 Points- Wine Enthusiast***

Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port, the Burmester 2016 Vintage Port is an excellent choice for collectors, connoisseurs, and those looking for a wine to enjoy over a special occasion. Its combination of power, finesse, and aging potential makes it a worthy investment or a luxurious addition to any wine lover’s portfolio.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour. Pronounced aromas of red fruit, black currants, cassis, dark chocolate, rock-rose and light peppermint notes. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, this port offers layers of ripe fruits balanced by a firm structure of tannins and a long, powerful finish. …
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Price: $87.65 USD
Stock: 16 in Stock

Vintage Port
Special Introductory Offer | only £54.95

The Delaforce 2016 Vintage Port is a notable expression from this historic producer, known for its rich and robust character. While specific reviews for the 2016 vintage are limited, the 2016 Port vintage overall was exceptional and widely declared by major Port houses.

This vintage is characterized by its deep, almost black color and rich flavors of blackcurrant and dark red berries. It's noted for its medium body, attractive citrus tones, very good acidity, and soft tannins, making it fresh and appetizing.

For optimal enjoyment, it's recommended to store the wine horizontally at a constant temperature of around 15ºC and serve it between 15ºC and 18ºC. …
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Price: $68.86 USD
Stock: 60 in Stock

Vintage Port, Douro in presentation box

The Kopke Vintage Port Wine 2016 is firm, intense, crunchy, unctuous and fresh. It’s multi-layered in flavours, firm tannins and has an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity.


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Price: $75.12 USD
Stock: 91 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro - MAGNUM
Presented in original Kopke Gift Box
***91 Points - Robert Parker***
***17++ Points- JancisRobinson.com***

The Kopke Vintage Port 2016 is firm, intense, crunchy, unctuous and fresh. It’s multi-layered in flavours, firm tannins and has an excellent balance between sweetness and acidity.

The winemaker Carlos Alves comments:
"A deep black colour. An intense and complex nose, laden with very ripe black fruit – plums, blackberries and cherries. Notes of cocoa, black pepper and a soft hint of violet. Unctuous and vigorous, it has several layers of flavours, firm tannins and excellent balance between sweetness and acidity. A long, deep and fresh finish."

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Price: $124.06 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

Quinta Cachao Vintage Port, DOC Douro

2016 Vintage Port Wine from Messias
An exceptional value port from an outstanding year. Quinta do Cachão is a distinguished wine estate within the portfolio of Caves Messias. Located in the Douro Valley, the estate benefits from the region's prime terroir for producing high-quality Port wines. This vintage port is ready to open and enjoy now, however it will reward those who lay it in the cellar for another decade or two. Drinking window from 2026-2055+.

Tasting Notes
Deep ruby colour with intense aromatic personality of ripe blackberries, blossom and hints of fresh raspberries. …
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Price: $62.03 USD
Stock: 10 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro

The 2016 vintage is recognized as an exceptional year for port, and the Messias Vintage Port from this year is expected to age well over the next few decades, developing more complexity and depth. Enjoy from 2026-2055+.

Tasting Notes
The Messias Vintage 2016 presents a deep red colour, black fruit aromas, with hints of violet and black pepper nuances. On the palate shows an explosion of ripe fruit combined with a strong freshness, with the tannins giving it a push into longevity. The wine finishes in a long satisfying aftertaste.

Serving and Food pairing
Vintage Ports pair well with rich foods such as blue cheeses, chocolate desserts, and chocolate covered fruit and nut. …
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Price: $68.86 USD
Stock: 31 in Stock
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Spada, Veneto - Firmus

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: $75.12 USD
Stock: 30 in Stock

Spada, Veneto - Firmus

This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance. …
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Price: $75.12 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Sobrero, Piedmont

This red wine displays an intense ruby ​​red colour with garnet reflections. The scent is characteristic, pleasant and intense, with clear hints of ripe red fruit, such as raspberry, strawberry and cherry, followed by wild notes of undergrowth and aroma of violets, rose hips and spices. The taste is warm, enveloping and elegant. The tannic structure is soft with good length and persistence.

Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. …
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Price: $41.29 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock

Gigi Rosso, Piedmont - Trecomuni

This 2016 Gigi Rosso Barolo Barolo comes from Trecomuni, which is a Cantina Gigi Rosso registered trademark. According to the ancient Piedmontese tradition, in order to obtain a perfect Barolo, one has to source grapes from three different terroir. The Helvetian soil of Serralunga or Monforte will contribute character and longevity, the mixed soil of Barolo, Castiglione or Novello will bring finesse and elegance and finally the Tortonian soil of La Morra or Verduno will deliver fruit and freshness. From the union of three “Communes” this Barolo was born, thus combining all great features of different Barolo terroir soil types. …
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Price: $58.83 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock

Ascheri Matteo, Piedmont
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***92 Points - Robert Parker- Wine Advovate***

This 2016 Barolo Cantine Ascheri Matteo red wine is produced in the traditional way with a blend of different vineyards. This vintage wine has an intense garnet colour with a rich and composite bouquet of sweet spices, dried flowers, leather and undergrowth. Harmonious and well structured from elegant tannins which produces great balance and complexity whilst still being a powerful wine. Try it with: roasted, skewered and grilled red meats and ripe cheeses.

Grape Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
Usual harvest time: 5th/20th October
Fermentation: about 15 days at 28°C
Serve at: 14°/16°C
Evolution: 18/20 years if kept in a cool and dark place. …
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Price: $62.59 USD
Stock: 7 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont - Riserva Vigna Rionda
***98/100 Wine Spectator***
***97 Points- Wine Advocate***

Franco Massolino has a new release he is especially proud to present. In 1982, his grandfather Giuseppe made his first vintage of the Barolo Vigna Rionda; forty years later, the family are celebrating with the 2016 Barolo Vigna Rionda Riserva packaged with a special black label.

Vigna Rionda.. A very particular place for Barolo, which expresses something special, visceral and overwhelming.
Finding a rational explanation for what makes Vigna Rionda such a special Barolo is impossible. What are the characteristics of Vigna Rionda? Which microelements, which soil composition, which inclination of the ridge give the wine its unique expression?
There is no single answer, …
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Price: $369.66 USD
Stock: 16 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.

Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. It carries the name of its founder Gigi, one of Barolo’s and Langhe pioneers. …
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Price: $98.99 USD
Stock: 15 in Stock

Gigi Rosso - Riserva dell'Ulivo - Arione, Piedmont
MAGNUM
*** IN ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE ***

Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.

Gigi Rosso winery sits in Castiglione Falletto, in the heart of Barolo land. It carries the name of its founder Gigi, one of Barolo’s and Langhe pioneers. …
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Price: $211.77 USD
Stock: 6 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont - Margheria
***96 Points Wine Enthusiast***
***95 Points- Wine Advocate***

The Cru is located in Serralunga d'Alba, at an altitude of around 280 metres above sea level. It occupies an area of about one and a half hectares. The Vineyard has south-westerly exposure, the average age of the vines is around 40 years.
The soil composition gives the wines elegance, with mineral and spicy notes accompanied by potency and longevity.

Appearance:
Deep garnet red.
Bouquet:
Ethereal, featuring spicy, tobacco and brushwood notes; there are also important mineral notes.
Flavour:
Classic and nicely harmonious wine, tannic when young and with considerable ageing potential, making it an unmistakable “Nebbiolo of Serralunga”. …
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Price: $122.80 USD
Stock: 5 in Stock

Massolino, Piedmont - Parussi
***96 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate***

For Barolo DOCG Parussi we left the confines of Serralunga, choosing a vineyard in Castiglione Falletto. Thanks to the characteristics of Nebbiolo, a grape variety capable of capturing the differences in microclimate and soil composition and translating them into sensations, the result astonished us. Structured, important, austere.

Appearance:
Deep garnet red.
Bouquet:
Ethereal and enveloping with intense and persistent notes of sweet spices, sandalwood, tobacco and leather.

Flavour:
Great structure. Remarkable tannin which softens with time and make it a perfect wine also for ageing. …
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Price: $186.71 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy

This 2016 Pinot Noir from Bouchard Pere & Fils Nuits-Saint-Georges is a red Burgundy wine with intense aromas of berry fruit and spices on the nose. Rich, tannic and well structured, this wine develops additional roundness after a few years in bottle. Good ageing potential.

Capital of the Côte de Nuits, this village is the home to the Hospices de Nuits that organizes an important auction of its production every year, as do the Hospices de Beaune. The main street in Nuits-Saint-Georges is named after Fagon, the doctor who treated Louis XIV and prescribed the town's wine for him. This is the most southernly appellation of the Côte de Nuits producing wines rich in tannin which gives them strength, …
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Price: $61.34 USD
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port, DOC Douro
Presented in Original Gift Box
***90 Points - Wine Advocate***

The 2016 Calem Vintage Port Wine is subtle on the nose, with notes of very ripe black fruit, dark chocolate and spice. With a powerful and intense structure, it shows a balance between acidity and sweetness that confers creaminess and sophistication. A long finish, with lingering fruit, this port is for the long haul.


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Price: $75.12 USD
Stock: 46 in Stock

Quinta de Leda, Douro
***96 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
***17 Points- JancisRobinson.com***

The 2016 Quinta da Leda is a top-quality red wine of great complexity and elegance, a fine example of the richness and modernity of great Douro wines today. It is an honoured member of the range of Casa Ferreirinha, the company with the longest tradition of production of top-quality unfortified Douro wines and one of the most respected Douro names throughout the world.

Tasting Notes: Quinta da Leda is very deep red in colour. Its aroma is intense and extremely complex, dominated by ripe plum and blackcurrant, resin and cedar, as well as clove and nutmeg, then notes of violet, and a touch of chocolate (signs of a ripe year) always perfectly integrated with subtle oak of excellent quality. …
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Price: $61.40 USD
Stock: 8 in Stock

Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
New Bordeaux arrivals

The 2016 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is an exceptional wine from a stellar vintage in Bordeaux, especially in the Pauillac appellation. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as one of the finest in recent years due to a combination of perfect ripening conditions and the resulting wines that balance power, elegance, and age-worthiness. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a Fifth Growth (Cinquième Cru) in the 1855 classification, but it consistently outperforms its ranking, particularly in great years like 2016.

TAsting notes about the 2016 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste: Typically dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (about 75-80%), with Merlot making up the balance (around 20-25%). …
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Price: $124.06 USD
Stock: 3 in Stock

Margaux 3rd Growth Classification, Bordeaux

The 2016 Marquis d'Alsme Becker is pouring deep brick red, the delicate aroma of dark forest fruit tells you that you have a Margaux in your hand. Full bodied, but not heavy, this is a complex blend of grapes and flavours that has nothing going against it. Not as harsh as some Margaux’s are, this wine needs to be savoured in the mouth to explore its full taste.

Château Marquis d'Alesme Becker is a distinguished wine estate located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the early 17th century, the estate spans 15 hectares and features a diverse terroir of gravel, clay, and limestone soils. …
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Price: $87.65 USD
Stock: 4 in Stock