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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Barbaresco, 2016
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: £32.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barolo, 2016
Ascheri Matteo, Piedmont
Includes Free Gift Box with Accessories
***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: £49.95
Stock: 4 in Stock
Blandys, 2016
Blandy's Madeira Collection Miniature Pack.
10 Year Verdelho, Boal, Sercial, Malmsey
4x20cl
This gift set contains four 20cl bottles of Blandy's Madeira, one each of Sercial (dry), Verdelho (medium dry), Bual (medium rich) and Malmsey (rich). A superb way to taste the four main styles of the fortified wine, and would make a great present, too.
Sercial 10 Years Old: Pale, bright topaz colour with a golden tinge, fresh with dry fruit, wood and citrus flavours with a fresh and nutty persistent finish.
Verdelho 10 Years Old: Clear and bright topaz colour, with a golden hue right up to the rim. Fresh and fragrant bouquet of dried fruits and spice with luxurious warm orangey aromas.
Bual 10 Years Old: clear, amber colour with tinges of gold on the rim. …
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Price: £34.95
Stock: 5 in Stock
Blandys
10 Year Old Sercial Madeira
92 pts Wine Enthusiast, IWSC bronze
RRP £34.95 Special Offer £29.50
This new edition 10-year-old Sercial in a full 75cl bottle format has been crafted using age-old techniques of the past, combined with detailed knowledge on how each varietal evolves in the company’s 12 different ageing rooms in 2 very different locations – The Blandy’s Wine Lodge in Funchal and the Winery in Caniçal. This has allowed us to age our wines in very specific locations to make the most of the conditions best suited to each varietal.
Tasting Notes:
Bright crystalline golden citrine colour with golden reflections. It presents a characteristic bouquet of dried fruits macerated in brandy, dried and bitter almonds, candied citrus fruits, and spices. …
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Price: £29.50
Stock: 25 in Stock
Blandys
10 Year Old Verdelho Madeira
90 pts Wine Advocate, IWSC bronze
RRP £34.95 Special Offer £29.50
Aged Madeira lovers will enjoy this 10 Year Old Verdelho from Blandy’s – a refined, medium-dry style perfect for aperitifs, cheese boards or elegant sipping. Supplied in a stylish bottle, ideal for gifting or elevating your own drinks cabinet.
Tasting Notes:
This medium-dry Verdelho offers an expressive nose of dried apricot, orange peel, crystallised ginger, and toasted almond. On the palate, it balances bright citrus acidity with mellow notes of golden raisin, honeyed walnut, and a flicker of warm spice. Aged in seasoned American oak using the traditional canteiro method, it finishes long, nutty, and delightfully fresh
Serving Tips & Storage Blandy's 10 year old Verdelho is fined and does not require decanting. …
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Price: £29.50
Stock: 27 in Stock
Blandys
10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira
92 pts Tom Cannavan, IWSC bronze
RRP £34.95 Special Offer £29.50
A rich and sweet 10 Year Old Malmsey Madeira by Blandy's – a luscious dessert wine perfect for special occasions.
Tasting Notes:
Crafted exclusively from Malvasia grapes and aged for a decade in seasoned American oak casks using the traditional Canteiro method, this Malmsey Madeira exhibits a deep amber hue. The nose is rich with aromas of dried fruits, caramel, and sweet spices. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, featuring flavors of toffee, molasses, and fig, culminating in a long, velvety finish.
Serving Tips & Storage Blandy's 10 year old Sercial is fined and does not require decanting. …
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Price: £29.50
Stock: 23 in Stock
Blandys
10 Year Old Bual Madeira- 75cl
Bronze Medal- IWSC
RRP £34.95 Special Offer £29.50
Balance and elegance are the hallmarks of Blandy’s 10 Year Old Bual Madeira – a medium-rich fortified wine that captivates the senses.
Tasting Notes:
Made from 100% Bual grapes and matured for 10 years in seasoned American oak casks via the Canteiro system, this Madeira showcases a clear amber color with golden highlights. The bouquet reveals complex aromas of dried fruits such as figs and prunes, intertwined with notes of almonds, toffee, and vanilla spice. On the palate, it is medium-sweet and exceptionally smooth, offering a superb balance of coffee and fruit flavors, underpinned by a clean, sharp acidity and a persistent aftertaste. …
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Price: £29.50
Stock: 24 in Stock
Calem Port, 2016
Vintage Port 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: £59.95
Stock: 38 in Stock
Chateau Palmer, 2016
Margaux 3me Cru Classe
The 2016 Château Palmer is a breathtakingly refined Margaux and one of the defining wines of an exceptional Left Bank vintage. Aromatically, it is captivating from the first moment: layers of black cherry, cassis and ripe plum unfold alongside violet, sandalwood, graphite and a subtle exotic spice. The bouquet is deep, pure and beautifully composed, showcasing Palmer’s unmistakable signature of elegance and sensuality.
On the palate, the 2016 is extraordinarily silky yet powerful, with a seamless texture that glides effortlessly. A vibrant core of dark, polished fruit is framed by ultra-fine tannins and perfectly judged acidity. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cockburn Port, 2016
Vintage Port
99 Points - James Suckling
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This 2016 Vintage Port Wine comes from Cockburn's Port; a major brand in the 19th and early 20th century, and has now returned to the limelight with this sumptuous and beautifully complex vintage Port that has wine critics in raptures. Enjoy 2020-2050.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 21 in Stock
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Cockburn Port, 2016
Vintage Port
Double Magnum - 300cl
99 Points - James Suckling
Please allow 7 days for delivery
This 2016 Vintage Port Wine comes from Cockburn's Port; a major brand in the 19th and early 20th century, and has now returned to the limelight with this sumptuous and beautifully complex vintage Port that has wine critics in raptures. Enjoy 2020-2050.
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port
*** 97 Points-James Suckling ***
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***
***91 Points-Derek …
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Price: £59.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port- 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: 6 in Stock
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Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port
**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***
***91 …
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Price: £275.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port
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: 7 in Stock
Croft Port, 2016
Vintage Port-
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***
***91 …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Domaine de Chevalier, 2016
Graves Pessac-Leognan
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: 8 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port - Rare Tappit Hen Format (2.1 L)
Was £395 Special Offer | one only | £295
The 2016 Dow's Vintage Port Wine 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: £295.00
Stock: 1 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: 13 in Stock
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Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port 37.5cl Half Bottle
98 Points- Neal Martin, vinous.com
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: 10 in Stock
Dow's, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC Douro - Imperiale 6L )
Please allow 7 days for delivery
***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
Dow's, 2016
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Dows 10 Year Old Tawny Port has a deep russet centre with a distinctive garnet edge and a hint of amber and bright aromas of red cherry and almonds with toffee and vanilla notes balance the nose. On the palate this wine is mouth-filling, with peppery spice and a touch of marmalade. The finish is full, with Dow’s trademark dry edge.
Dow’s Port is one of the most famous names in the Port trade and today is owned and managed by the fifth generation of the Symington family. The family, whose experience dates back over 100 years, supervises all the vineyards, winemaking and ageing of this wine. …
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Price: £30.95
Stock: 12 in Stock
Dow's
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Rare Tappit Hen Format 225cl
This Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny comes in a traditional tappit hen bottle that holds 2.25 liters (three quarts) of port wine. This larger size is often used for special releases or commemorative editions, making it a popular choice for celebrations and special occasions.
Tasting Notes
Deep russet centre with a distinctive garnet edge and a hint of amber. Bright aromas of red cherry and almonds with toffee and vanilla notes balance the nose. On the palate this wine is mouth-filling, with peppery spice and a touch of marmalade. The finish is full, with Dow’s trademark dry edge. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Elio Grasso, 2016
Barolo Riserva, "Runcot"
100 Points- Vinous (Antonio Galloni)
Was £299 Special Sale Offer £225
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: £225.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 2016
Vintage Port, DOC
***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