Noval Black

[Steve Pollack]

This was available at my local Costco for $14.59. So of course I picked up a bottle. This will be my first Ruby Port. Sounds like it should be consumed within 3-4 days after opening. Would anyone let it go any longer?

[Andy Velebil]

I've never been able to make a bottle last longer than 3-4 days...and a bit of Deja-vu as I'm drinking a glass of Black as I type this

A stellar bottle and I'm glad it's retailing most places for less than the $22 it was originally slated to be. In the $15-18 range it's a no-brainer for buying a case for a daily sipper.

[Roy Hersh]

Steve,

Although I believe it is better on day 2 and 3, I don't think it will get any better from there. So there's no reason to wait or hold back on your consumption.

[Moses Botbol]

Great to hear the positive reviews. Not sure if I have seen on the shelf yet, but will make a point to pick up a bottle now!

[Eric Menchen]

I saw in in NYC for $22, at a store I wouldn't expect to have great prices. I haven't seen it here in Colorado yet, but haven't been looking hard either.

[Tim Swaback]

Just saw it here in Minnesota on sale for $17.99. I might go pick up a few more on monday.

The first one I had was great on day 2 and 3, and then seemed to peter out, though still tasty on days 4-10. Just my 2c.

[Roy Hersh]

Eric,

My brother is in CO and I know he bought several bottles already. Then again, he certainly may have had them shipped from CA or elsewhere. Waiting to save the very last dollar to buy a bottle just makes no sense to me. Even if one can find it at say, $17 instead of $21, should that be the deciding factor?

And the above question and thought is not directed at Eric, moreso anyone who is waiting to see why others are providing such positive notes and enjoying such a fine bottling of QPR+ Port, without dipping a toe in the water.

[Marc J.]

It looks as though Costco is carrying Noval Black (at least in CA.) and at a really decent price as well.

Marc

[Andy Velebil]

It looks as though Costco is carrying Noval Black (at least in CA.) and at a really decent price as well.

Marc

Sweet! I'll have to swing by mine to see if they have it. It's a lot closer than driving all the way to Hi-Times.

[Eric Menchen]

Eric,
My brother is in CO and I know he bought several bottles already. Then again, he certainly may have had them shipped from CA or elsewhere. Waiting to save the very last dollar to buy a bottle just makes no sense to me. Even if one can find it at say, $17 instead of $21, should that be the deciding factor?

$21 vs $17 wasn't the deciding factor at all. I was in NYC and didn't want to cart them back this trip. If I saw a bottle in a local store at $17 or $21 I'd grab one, but I haven't been looking hard. My recent hard looking has been for 1994 Taylor, and 2007 Port and CdP.

[Steve Pollack]

Well, I finished off the bottle of Noval Black last night and found it to be very drinkable at the $15 price point. Tonight I am enjoying a glass of the Broadbent 10 year Malmsey from a bottle opened about 2 weeks ago. This may not be a fair comparison, and I know I'm not a Port lover like many of you, but the Broadbent REALLY delivers the goods. I plan further my Port education soon under the tutelage of Professor Hersh, but for now I'll stick to Madeira!

[Moses Botbol]

$14.99 on sale locally in Boston.

[Andy Velebil]

$14.99 on sale locally in Boston.

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