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Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port 2023

Porto

January 16, 2026 - The Nacional parcel at Quinta do Noval, with ungrafted vines untouched by phylloxera, produces a unique wine, often made in years when the Quinta doesn't declare a Vintage Port. In years of dual production, the Nacional remains quite distinct as the more opulent of the two. Known for its power, the Nacional offers aromas of dark fruits, spices, mint, and licorice. The palate is rich and fresh, with concentrated blackberry fruit, intense tannins, and remarkable depth.

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Wine Enthusiast - March 31, 2026

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Vinous - July 01, 2025 "It has a very intense bouquet with black fruit, a light hint of liquorice (less so than in other vintages), camphor and a brush of peony. The palate shows exquisite…

Quinta do Noval LBV Single Vineyard 2019

Porto

January 16, 2026 - This wine is a remarkable example of the Noval style. Treated exactly like a Vintage Port with only noble grape varieties that sourced exclusively from estate vineyards, trodden by foot and unfiltered. This expression differs in its extended aging, seeing five years in casks instead of the typical two years for Vintage Ports. Definitely an LBV with a difference, this wine has fine structured tannins, great freshness and purity of fruit. It is delicious to drink today, but will age beautifully in its bottle.

Château de La Chaize Fleurie “Clos de La Chapelle des Bois”

Beaujolais

January 16, 2026 - A precision-driven expression of cru Beaujolais, built for perfume, finesse, and structural detail rather than simple fruit. Sourced from a single-vineyard monopole in Fleurie, it captures the appellation’s signature floral lift and silky texture while delivering the depth and concentration that can only be expected from a limited single-site bottling. The wine’s personality is defined by freshness first, with layered red and dark berry tones, subtle spice, and a refined mineral line that keeps the palate energized and long.

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James Suckling - April 12, 2024 “An elegant and fragrant Fleurie that has the light-footed character and floral delicacy we associate with this appellation. The wine's structure is very discreet, completely beneath the surface on the…

Frescobaldi Tenuta CastelGiocondo CastelGiocondo Brunello 2021

Brunello DI Montacino DOCG

January 16, 2026 - CastelGiocondo Brunello di Montalcino DOCG is crafted from a blend of diverse soils, producing a wine with great complexity that evolves over time.

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James Suckling - December 13, 2025 "Very attractive aromas of red cherries, mushrooms and flowers follow through to a medium body with firm and integrated tannins and a vivid, subtle, fruity finish. A lovely young Brunello…

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Vinous - November 20, 2025 "The 2021 Brunello di Montalcino CastelGiocondo bursts from the glass with a vivid blend of crushed raspberries and cherries, a whiff of allspice and candied rose. It is elegant in…

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