Vintus

WGBH is one of the main public radio stations in New England. They held an event with the senior producer at Masterpiece, Susanne Simpson, whose Downton Abbey series has been a breakout hit (and won the Golden Globe a few weeks ago for best TV series).  Last week more than 300 Downtown Abbey fans came to show their support of WGBH and enjoy the “An Evening Inspired by Downtown Abbey”.

Click below to see the slide show of the event, a few slides show that this group was a very-forward thinking crowd of Edwardian party-goers, clearly enjoying the Noval BLACK served and featured.

Over the last few weeks some folks from Quinta do Noval have been traveling the country and in addition to the incredible Noval ports have been showcasing  some cocktails that can be made with Noval BLACK.  The response has been impressive and even better than anticipated!  Here are a few cocktails that were created on the spot during visits in Milwaukee, Boston, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Check them out below!

“The Port Authority” – a play on the Manhattan from Jordan Burch at Hinterland in Milwaukee (http://www.hinterlandbeer.com)

In the glass:

Luxardo Marachino Cherry

2 counts Noval BLACK

Shake:

4 counts Maker’s Mark

2 counts Lillet Blanc

Dash old timey bitters

Pour gently over Port and garnish with a thin orange peel

The “Bloody Port” from Aaron Brooks at 28 Degrees in Boston (www.28degrees-boston.com)

2 oz Noval Port

1oz Solerno Liqueur

1 oz Courvoisier

3 splash aromatic bitters

Splash of blood orange juice

The “El Dia de Los Muertes” Margarita from Eli at Chef Geoff’s in the Mid-Atlantic area (https://www.chefgeoff.com/chef-geoffs-home.html)

1.75 oz Reposado Tequila

1.5 oz Noval BLACK

1 oz fresh lime juice

.5 oz hibiscus syrup (Flor de Jamaica)

Shake and pour over black salt rimmed glass

Wine Spectator Magazine, February 2012, gives delicious recipes to impress this Valentine’s Day with wines to match.  Of the recipes, one recipe is for a Faultless Chocolate Souffle with a recommended wine pairing of our very own Quinta do Noval 40 Year Old Tawny Port!  Take a look at the recipe below!