Quinta do Noval declares three vintage Ports!
Vintages ports are only produced in years when the quality is deemed exceptional. In the Douro, 2022 was a year of extreme conditions: scorching heat and minimal rainfall. Despite only 364 mm of rain—276 mm below average—and temperatures hitting 45.5°C, the vines remained healthy and avoided water stress and disease. Similar conditions were experienced in the great vintages of 2017 and 1945. As in these years, the 2022 demonstrated the remarkable resilience of the Douro’s terroir and varieties.
Here’s what Christian Seely, MD of Quinta do Noval, says:
“We knew from the start that the Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2022 was exceptional, and the wine has continued to develop wonderfully since the harvest, displaying the multi-layered complexity and depth that are typical of a great Nacional. Powerful and pure, it combines opulent richness, intensity and concentration with astonishing freshness.
The Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is, as always, a very strict selection of the very best wines of the year. The 2,600 cases produced represent just 6,6% of the total production of Port from Noval’s 155 hectares of vineyard. Particularly successful were the Touriga Nacionals and the field blend parcels, with also some excellent Touriga Francesa and Sousão. The 2022 is marked by great concentration and purity, profound, spicy and aromatic, a very typical expression of Noval’s terroir in an outstanding year for the property.
Quinta do Passadouro Vintage Port 2022 is the result of a rigorous selection. The blend is made from three small parcels in the Pinhão Valley and the resulting wine is strongly marked by Passadouro’s distinctive style, pure floral and aromatic, but with the richness of the 2022 vintage.”
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Who needs Spanish sunshine when you have Spanish wine? ☀️🍷
The summer weather might not be here yet but the annual Wines from Spain tasting is! 🙌 🇪🇸
It’s your chance to try hundreds of Spanish wines (including ours!!) from wineries all across Spain and take part in masterclasses hosted by some of the industry’s leading experts.
In heart of Canary Wharf with incredible river views, The Pelligon sets the stage for our London tasting on May 14th. Meanwhile, for our customers in Scotland, The Balmoral Hotel awaits in Edinburgh on May 20th.
Link in bio to register 🥂
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There’s still time to join us at the Bubbly Show by Searcys on April 26th and 27th!🍾 ✨
Get ready to raise your glass at the stunning Carlton House Terrace {10-11} in Pall Mall 🥂 7
With delicious tastings, captivating masterclasses, and Searcys Champagne afternoon tea, you’ll have a chance to taste Champagne Deutz in one of London’s most beautiful settings.
Plus, mark your calendars for our special session where we talk all things Champagne Deutz at 5pm on Friday, April 26th. 🕔 This is not one to be missed - see you there!
When: Friday, 26th April and Saturday, 27th April 2024
Where: 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5AH
Link to tickets in bio
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A lovely mention in the recent ‘Viva Vermouth’ feature of @wine_spectator this month 🙌 Make sure you’ve got yours chilling the fridge to enjoy as the evenings get longer ☀️
@lacopavermouth
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Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀🥃
We’re not sipping a dram but raising a lively taoscán to Nomad Single Malt!
Note: It’s the Irish term, as we learned from Matt Healy’s @potstilled_ article!)
Nomad Single Malt is something truly special for whisky lovers. Born in Ireland but raised in Jerez, it starts its adventure in Dundalk, where it’s distilled and aged in bourbon barrels for 3 years. It’s then transported to Jerez, where it spends another year maturing in Gonzalez Byass Alfonso Oloroso sherry casks.
A step beyond merely ageing in sherry casks, the maturation actually takes place in Jerez, meaning the barrels are exposed to the unique biome of the cellars. As the temperature is also higher, so too is the angel’s share. Here the amount of liquid lost to evaporation is up to 5% (compared to Ireland’s 2%) concentrating flavours even more.
Make this the next whisky you try!!
Sláinte!
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Cheers to International Riesling Day!
Sommeliers often claim their favourite grape variety is Riesling, and it’s no wonder why! Crisp, refreshing and unmistakably pungent, there’s nothing quite like Riesling. Riesling vines bear clusters that are notably small and tightly packed, embodying the concentrated richness that defines the varietal. Originating from cool climates, Riesling is now celebrated all across the world for its ability to create wines that balance acidity and sweetness with finesse — whether dry or sweet. From delicate floral bouquets to vibrant citrus bursts and luscious stone fruit notes, it’s impossible not to love 😍
So whether you’re going bone-dry or lusciously sweet, open up a bottle of Riesling today! 🍾
#internationalrieslingday #grapevine #riesling #rieslinglover #whitewine #rieslingfans #rieslingrocks #rieslingwine #internationalrieslingday2024
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