2016 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 
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The 2016 vintage was mostly excellent. Highlights mainly lie in the classic regions of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo and Tuscany. Port is also a no-brainer, although with this level of quality, expect prices to be high.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: Bordeaux was excellent and could well be legendary, although more time is perhaps needed to truly tell. Sauternes was also very good, which is unusual, as a good year for dry Bordeaux tends not to be such a good year for sweet Sauternes.
Italian: Italy enjoyed a great vintage, with both Piedmont and Tuscany performing very well. For Port, 2016 was exceptional and likely a legendary year with all major houses declaring.
Portugal: The 2016 vintage port declaration came as no surprise given that the excellent 2015 vintage was passed over in favour of this vintage. The 2016 declaration is the first since the outstanding 2011 vintage and will inevitably draw comparisons. I have now had two tastings of the 2016, one in May and one in September. My overall impression is that the declaration is justified. The wines are lighter in body and at this stage in their evolution. Compared to the 2011 they are more nuanced and perhaps reflective of the winemaker’s skill and house style.
All of the major shippers declared the 2016. The yield is tiny as a cold and wet spring made for a tough start to the year. The very hot weather that followed hampered the ripening process as the vines shut down. The picking season was dry which meant that winemakers could pick the grapes at the optimum ripeness. Production release volumes are very small, for instance only 72 cases were released of the Nacional!
The reception for the 2016 vintage amongst critics has been very positive. James Suckling awarded the 2016 Taylor’s vintage port top marks (100 points). With most shippers such as Cockburn and Grahams scoring well into outstanding category. The ports although approachable in their youth, will be at their optimum between 2025 and 2060+. Prices are quite high for the premium brands due to small yields. However, there are some highly rated, lower cost wines from Skeffington, Burmester and Messias that represent an outstanding quality to price ratio.
In summary, this is a solid vintage declaration. Small production and high ratings make premium brands a solid investment that can be laid down for decades. Great value can be obtained searching out the lesser known producers. (TC – VWP)
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Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro- MAGNUM
***97 Points-James Suckling***
***17/20 Points-Richard Mayson***
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Croft has the elegance of a classic style. It has an opulent aromatic expression, exuding perfectly balanced pure fruit. The nose reveals a rich gourmet consisting of strawberry and blackcurrant jammy notes. With aeration, the nose further hints at herbal notes that signify the signature of old vines from Quinta da Roêda. Full of flavour, the palate opens with small red fruit and evolves with tight and fine-grained tannins that give it structure and volume. A great Vintage Port.
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Price: £155.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
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Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
**DOUBLE MAGNUM**
***97 Points-James Suckling***
***17/20 Points-Richard Mayson***
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Croft has the elegance of a classic style. It has an opulent aromatic expression, exuding perfectly balanced pure fruit. The nose reveals a rich gourmet consisting of strawberry and blackcurrant jammy notes. With aeration, the nose further hints at herbal notes that signify the signature of old vines from Quinta da Roêda. Full of flavour, the palate opens with small red fruit and evolves with tight and fine-grained tannins that give it structure and volume. A great Vintage Port.
***97 Points-James Suckling***
***94 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com***
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Price: £275.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro,/br>
1 x 37.5cl HALF Bottle
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine has the elegance of a classic style. It has an opulent aromatic expression, exuding perfectly balanced pure fruit. The nose reveals a rich gourmet consisting of strawberry and blackcurrant jammy notes. With aeration, the nose further hints at herbal notes that signify the signature of old vines from Quinta da Roêda. Full of flavour, the palate opens with small red fruit and evolves with tight and fine-grained tannins that give it structure and volume. A great Vintage Port.
***97 Points-James Suckling***
***94 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com***
***91 Points-Derek …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 11 in Stock
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Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - 1x600cl Imperiale Bottle
Please allow 10 days for delivery
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Croft has the elegance of a classic style. It has an opulent aromatic expression, exuding perfectly balanced pure fruit. The nose reveals a rich gourmet consisting of strawberry and blackcurrant jammy notes. With aeration, the nose further hints at herbal notes that signify the signature of old vines from Quinta da Roêda. Full of flavour, the palate opens with small red fruit and evolves with tight and fine-grained tannins that give it structure and volume. A great Vintage Port.
***97 Points-James Suckling***
***94 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com***
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Domaine de Chevalier, 2016
Graves Pessac-Leogan
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Domaine de Chevalier's 2016 vintage from the Pessac-Léognan appellation exemplifies the estate's dedication to crafting wines of depth and elegance. This vintage is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, and the remaining 10% comprising Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Tasting Notes:
Aroma: The wine opens with complex aromas of blackberries, red and dark plums, cedar, and gravel, complemented by hints of red flowers and brown-leaf tea.
Palate: On the palate, it is full-bodied with a dense core of sappy fruit flavors, including kirsch, raspberry pâte de fruit, and plum reduction. …
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Price: £82.50
Stock: 11 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro ***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com*** ***97 Points- Derek Smedley MW*** ***19/20 Points- Richard Mayson***
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Dow's is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars.
***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 24 in Stock
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Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro- Half Bottle
***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com***
***97 Points- Derek Smedley MW***
***19/20 Points- Richard Mayson***
The 2016 Dow's port is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars.
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 17 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - Imperiale 6L )
***98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com***
***97 Points- Derek Smedley MW***
***19/20 Points- Richard Mayson***
The 2016 Dow's port is the first wine where the mineral characters really shout to be heard. There are herbs too and dark plum fruit. It’s fresh and weighty in the mouth; a port of real authority.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Elio Grasso, 2016
Barolo Riserva, "Runcot"
100 Points- Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
Crafted exclusively in exceptional vintages, the 2016 Barolo Riserva "Rüncot" is a remarkable wine from the esteemed Piedmontese producer Elio Grasso. The wine stands as a testament to the winery's commitment to excellence, capturing the essence of the Barolo region in a wine of unparalleled elegance and power.
Tasting Notes:
This wine presents a deep garnet hue, indicative of its richness and depth. On the nose, it offers an intense and complex bouquet, featuring ripe dark cherry and plum aromas intertwined with notes of menthol, lavender, licorice, and mocha. The palate is equally impressive, delivering extraordinary richness and intensity without heaviness. …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
***96-98 Points Wine Advocate-Parker***
***97 Points- Wine Enthusiast***
MAGNUM
This 2016 Magnum Vintage Port Wine from Fonseca is hugely rich and profound. Massive concentration of sweet black fruits, spice then liquorice and chocolate. The finish of this colossus lasts over a minute. Complex and immensely dense. A blockbuster for the long term.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro 300cl ** DOUBLE MAGNUM ** **96-98 Points Wine Advocate-Parker***
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine is a rare double Magnum Format from Fonseca, is hugely rich and profound. Massive concentration of sweet black fruits, spice then liquorice and chocolate. The finish of this colossus lasts over a minute. Complex and immensely dense. A blockbuster for the long term.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality hand-made chocolates and artisan chocolate bars. …
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Price: £340.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2016
Vintage Port, Douro 1 x 600cl Imperial ***96-98 Points Wine Advocate-Parker*** PLEASE ALLOW 5 DAYS FOR DELIVERY
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Fonseca is a very rare imperial.
Fonseca has announced that it has declared 2016 as a classic vintage. The announcement was made on 23rd April, 2018 in keeping with house tradition. Comments on the Fonseca 2016 Vintage Port are as follows:.
David Guimaraens, Head Wine Maker
Commenting on the viticultural year: "The harvest of 2016 will be remembered as having started very late. Fonseca's Quinta do Cruzeiro started picking right at the end of September and Quinta do Santo António at the beginning of October. This was due to the late start to the ripening season and to the long and very even maturation of the crop. …
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - 1x75cl Bottle
***96-98 Points Wine Advocate-Parker***
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine from Fonseca is hugely rich and profound. Massive concentration of sweet black fruits, spice then liquorice and chocolate. The finish of this colossus lasts over a minute. Complex and immensely dense. A blockbuster for the long term.
Serving Suggestion:
When mature this port will need to be decanted to remove sediment. Serve at room temperature on its own or with vintage mature blue cheeses such as stilton, Cashel Blue, Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Saint Augur Blue. Vintage port is also good with chocolate - a flattering accompaniment to top quality, hand-made chocolates. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 41 in Stock
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Graham's Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro
600cl Imperial Bottle
99 Points Wine Spectator
**** A rare Methuselah 600cl of Graham 2016 ***
The 2016 Graham’s Vintage Port Wine is fantastically clear cut, with leafy black berry and blackcurrant aromas, fabulous sweetness on the palate, but also lift and elegance. “I think this could be one of the best we’ve ever made” Paul Symington told us. “on a par with the ’63, ’70 and ‘94”. Seriously deep and resonant, with palate staining richness that moves from blackcurrant to plum, then to chocolate and cherry on an exceptionally long finish.
*** 99 Points - James Suckling ***
***99 Points-Derek Smedley MW***
***96 Points-Neal Martin, Vinous. …
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Price: £995.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Graham's Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro *** 99 Points - James Suckling *** ***99 Points-Derek Smedley MW*** ***96 Points-Neal Martin, Vinous.com*** ***19/20 Points-Richard Mayson***
The 2016 Graham’s Vintage Port Wine is fantastically clear cut, with leafy black berry and blackcurrant aromas, fabulous sweetness on the palate, but also lift and elegance. “I think this could be one of the best we’ve ever made” Paul Symington told us. “on a par with the ’63, ’70 and ‘94”. Seriously deep and resonant, with palate staining richness that moves from blackcurrant to plum, then to chocolate and cherry on an exceptionally long finish.
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Price: £99.00
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Graham's Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - MAGNUM ***Presented in Original Graham's Wooden Case*** *** 99 Points - James Suckling *** ***99 Points-Derek Smedley MW***
The 2016 Graham’s Vintage Port Wine is fantastically clear cut, with leafy black berry and blackcurrant aromas, fabulous sweetness on the palate, but also lift and elegance. “I think this could be one of the best we’ve ever made” Paul Symington told us. “on a par with the ’63, ’70 and ‘94”. Seriously deep and resonant, with palate staining richness that moves from blackcurrant to plum, then to chocolate and cherry on an exceptionally long finish.
*** 99 Points - James Suckling ***
***99 Points-Derek Smedley MW***
***96 Points-Neal Martin, Vinous.com***
***19/20 Points-Richard Mayson***
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Graham's Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - DOUBLE MAGNUM 300cl ***Presented in Original Graham's Wooden Case*** *** 99 Points - James Suckling *** Please Allow 5 Days For Delivery
The 2016 Graham’s Vintage Port Wine is fantastically clear cut, with leafy black berry and blackcurrant aromas, fabulous sweetness on the palate, but also lift and elegance. “I think this could be one of the best we’ve ever made” Paul Symington told us. “on a par with the ’63, ’70 and ‘94”. Seriously deep and resonant, with palate staining richness that moves from blackcurrant to plum, then to chocolate and cherry on an exceptionally long finish.
*** 99 Points - James Suckling ***
***99 Points-Derek Smedley MW***
***96 Points-Neal Martin, Vinous.com***
***19/20 Points-Richard Mayson***
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Price: £795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2016
La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barolo Garretti
92/100 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is bold, racy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, red flowers, licorice, and French oak all meld together in this creamy, racy wine form La Spinetta. The Garretti captures all of the richness and pedigree of the year in a forward, succulent style that is sure to find many admires. This is an especially strong vintage for this wine, though it needs another year in bottle for the big tannins to soften. I won't be surprised if the 2016 truns out to be even better than this note sugguests; today it is absolutely delicious. …
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Price: £69.95
Stock: 80 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2016
La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barolo Garretti MAGNUM - 1,5 litre Bottle
92/100 - Vinous
The 2016 Barolo Vigneto Garretti is bold, racy and super-expressive. Succulent dark cherry, lavender, spice, menthol, red flowers, licorice, and French oak all meld together in this creamy, racy wine form La Spinetta. The Garretti captures all of the richness and pedigree of the year in a forward, succulent style that is sure to find many admires. This is an especially strong vintage for this wine, though it needs another year in bottle for the big tannins to soften. I won't be surprised if the 2016 truns out to be even better than this note sugguests; today it is absolutely delicious. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2016
La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barbaresco Starderi 95 Points- RobertParker.com
"The 2016 Barbaresco Starderi Vürsù starts with a no-nonsense obscure color and ends with lots of dark fruit on the close. In between, it shows a spot of bitterness on the tongue, delivered with ripe fruit and some rather tight tannins. There are lots of tar notes here too, along with the sort of resin and camphor ash you might not have been expecting from such a youthful Barbaresco. But this one has a heavy center of gravity and is not to be trifled with. It's a big and bold wine that demands a rare cut of beef." Robert Parker
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 23 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2016
La Spinetta - Barbaresco Gallina, Piedmont ***94 Points- Wine Advocate***
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 27 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2016
La Spinetta - Barbaresco Valeirano, Piedmont ***95+ Points- Wine Advocate***
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. La Spinetta was founded in 1977 by Giuseppe Rivetti who established the original winery at Castagnole Lanze. Since then it is the second generation, spearheaded by Giorgio Rivetti, that has put La Spinetta on the map with the development of vineyards and estates, talented winemaking and an endless desire to try new things.
La Spinetta started in 1977 but its modern reputation was made in 1995 with the introduction of La Spinetta’s now famous Barbaresco (Gallina). In 2000 La Spinetta bought land in Barolo and set up a brand new winery to produce their Campè Barolo. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 18 in Stock
La Spinetta, 2016
New
La Spinetta, Piedmont - Barolo Campè
Notes of the Winemaker
Intense, vibrant ruby red. Aromas of wild cherry, graphite, smoke and leather. The palate is powerful and imposing in the glass, with tremendous textural richness, everything seems amped up in the 2015; aromatics, fruit and acidity.
96/100 - James Suckling
As always, this shows loads of dried flowers and dried peaches and persimmons; it’s a ripe and unique wine. A cascade of tannins follows, enveloping the mouth in chewy sensations from top to bottom, flanked in dried-berry flavors. Full-bodied and dense, but agile and inviting. Drink from 2026.
La Spinetta is one Piedmont’s iconic modern wineries having forged an enviable reputation over the last two decades. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 37 in Stock
Massolino, 2016
Massolino, Barolo 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: £98.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Massolino, 2016
Massolino, Barolo 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?
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 16 in Stock