Release is coming next week on June 8, but with a slightly different twist than in past years. Instead of a single box with one magnum and 3 750s (which in the last 2 years included one bottle of the Touriga Nacional), the base package now includes 4 750’s of NoK for $1,000. Separately, they will offer a 4 pack of Touriga Nacional, also for $1,000, and a 2 pack of magnums (1 NoK and 1 Touriga) for $1,200.
Suggests an increase in supply, maybe? The prices are difficult to compare with the past, since the mix is different, but it seems modestly higher.
I think the SQN 2017s are dynamite, so expecting the same from NoK. Price increase is modest as you said. If my math is right it’s about a 6% increase.
Different grape sources (I think the grapes are all, or virtually all, from their Cumulus Vineyard in Oak View), NoK makes a varietal wine from Touriga Nacional, they blend in some TN along with Petite Sirah, barrel aging tends to be 30+ months, I think Syrah tends to be the majority grape, although the percentage can vary quite a bit based on vintage.
That’s just a buyer’s over-simplified answer. Maybe Manfred will come on and explain more
It is an interesting dilemma. On the one hand, you can now get a box of NoK for less than before, though you get less of it (4 750s vs 3 750s and 1 mag). On the other hand, if you want the variety of that you got in last year’s case (2 750s and a mag of NoK and a 750 of Touriga), you have to spend a LOT more, and get three different cases. If you liked the old collection that was under $1,300, that option no longer exists.
I completely understand where they are coming from with respect to growing NoK and giving people the option to purchase more of the specific wines they want. But I really loved the 3-750’s and a mag option.
I just placed my order:4 x the 750s #11 and 4 x the Touriga Nacional - 750s. I skipped the magnums…which I’m sure I’ll regret. With the ‘17 SQNs being so mythic, I am pragmatically having the same expectations for the ‘17 NoKs.
Got my order in for the 4 Touriga pack and the Mag set. Going super fast over half sold through Grab em quick. My order was date stamped 12:16 . Put order in on phone and they said they will be likely gone within 1o min
Wow thats quick !
I’ve only had the '15 Touriga, but it was excellent. Hard to compare because I’ve only had maybe 2 other varietal Touriga wines before, but it was delicious, which is my main goal when judging a wine
Same for me. I was really interested in the Touriga. I have not tried the 15 yet, but I loved the TT Graciano. I might have ordered that and skipped the regular offering, but the choice was already made for me.
Spaced on this until tonight. Of course the Touriga was gone. A bit annoyed. I got no email announcing the opening of the offer. Anyone else get an email?