{"product_id":"quinta-do-noval-black-port-750ml","title":"Quinta do Noval Black Port 750ml","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuinta do Noval is genuinely one of the oldest and most respected Port houses in existence, unique among top producers for making most of its Ports from estate-grown fruit, with every vintage Noval wine sourced from the single Quinta do Noval vineyard itself. The estate is also home to Nacional, the legendary Port made from a six-acre parcel of ungrafted vines — when declared, only 200 to 300 cases are ever produced, instantly becoming among the most sought-after Ports in the world, with several vintages widely considered among the finest wines ever made, of any category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBlack is Christian Seely's own genuinely revolutionary rethinking of the super-premium, multivintage Port style, first introduced in New York in 2010, replacing Noval's earlier entry-level blend, LB. Built from classic Douro varieties that don't quite make the cut for the flagship Quinta do Noval vintage bottling, Black was deliberately designed to break away from the \"stodgy vintage-character\" category entirely — a Port meant to be enjoyed chilled, before dinner, after dinner, in cocktails, or alongside chocolate, at any time, not reserved solely for formal occasions. Since its introduction, Black has genuinely helped drive a broader resurgence of Port in cocktail culture. The bottle itself is custom-designed, striking, modern yet timeless — one retailer calls it \"simply the most beautiful port bottle we've seen.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits awarded 91 Points, describing \"classic Noval notes of spicy red and blue fruits, orange blossom, cigar, tobacco, and candied mint\" emerging from the wine, \"round, supple, and full-bodied on the palate, with nicely balanced sugar, a layered yet elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish,\" concluding \"this wine may become a staple for a new generation of Port drinkers.\" Robert Parker's Wine Advocate found \"ripe blackberries, tar, smoke and orange liqueur on the nose that takes time to open,\" the palate \"medium-bodied, very sleek on the entry,\" delivering \"fleshy black fruits, sloe, spice and just a hint of white pepper, leading to a very focused finish.\" Quinta do Noval's own tasting notes describe the aromas as \"purple-black\" with flavors \"pure black cherry,\" the acidity spicing \"it up\" and adding \"to the juiciness of the finish,\" the wine \"plump in the middle and supple all the way through, ending on fruit-skin tannin and a touch of chocolate from oak.\" This is genuinely well-crafted, versatile Port — real Noval pedigree behind a bottle built specifically to be enjoyed casually, on its own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuinta do Noval Black Port is produced by Quinta do Noval, one of the oldest and most respected Port houses in the Douro Valley, Portugal, where most of the estate's wines are made from estate-grown fruit sourced entirely from the single Quinta do Noval vineyard. Black was introduced by Christian Seely in New York in 2010, replacing the estate's earlier entry-level LB blend, built from classic Douro varieties selected from lots that don't make the cut for the flagship Quinta do Noval Vintage Port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is a non-vintage, multi-vintage blend, bottled in a distinctive custom-designed bottle. Bottled at approximately 20% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits — 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"I always love this cuvée, which offers tons of character for a great price. Classic Noval notes of spicy red and blue fruits, orange blossom, cigar, tobacco, and candied mint emerge from the NV Black, and it's round, supple, and full-bodied on the palate, with nicely balanced sugar, a layered yet elegant mouthfeel, and a great finish. At the level of many of the region's best LBVs, this wine may become a staple for a new generation of Port drinkers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate 91 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"'Black' is a new blend produced from classic varieties that do not make it into the Quinta do Noval vintage. There are ripe blackberries, tar, smoke and orange liqueur on the nose that takes time to open. The palate is medium-bodied, very sleek on the entry, fleshy black fruits, sloe, spice and just a hint of white pepper, leading to a very focused finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuinta do Noval (official tasting note):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Noval Black is a clear expression of the Noval style, which emphasizes the quality of the fruit. The aromas are purple-black while the flavors are pure black cherry. Acidity spices it up and adds to the juiciness of the finish. It's plump in the middle and supple all the way through, ending on fruit-skin tannin and a touch of chocolate from oak.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRipe blackberry, tar, smoke, and orange liqueur lead, joined by spicy red and blue fruit, orange blossom, cigar, and tobacco, alongside candied mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRound, supple, and full-bodied, with pure black cherry and fleshy black fruit carrying the entry, developing sloe, spice, and a hint of white pepper, balanced by nicely integrated sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFocused and juicy, closing with fruit-skin tannin and a touch of chocolate from oak — genuinely elegant and layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Vintage Port — Modern Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic Douro varieties (non-declared vintage lots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuinta do Noval — Douro Valley, Portugal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010, by Christian Seely\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePredecessor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaced Noval's earlier \"LB\" entry-level blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine \u0026amp; Spirits 91 · Robert Parker's Wine Advocate reviewed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA revolutionary, versatile modern Port — built to be enjoyed chilled, in cocktails, or any time, not just formally\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipe blackberry, black cherry, tar, smoke, orange liqueur\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark chocolate desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCigars, as a pairing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged, salty cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich, savory appetizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCocktail Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChilled, on its own\u003c\/strong\u003e — the intended primary serve, genuinely refreshing before or after dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort cocktails\u003c\/strong\u003e — Black has genuinely helped popularize Port as a modern cocktail ingredient since its 2010 debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45258657890370,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/5864B2C0-B560-4B9F-AB77-4CCB6512B011_1_201_a.jpg?v=1790192587","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/quinta-do-noval-black-port-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}