This is another very nice value red from Portugal. Deep garnet in color, ruby at the rim. Mostly opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries and a dried herbal note. On the palate, this is medium bodied with good balance. Tart black cherry fruit. No hard edges. This drinks easy. Nice finish. This should drink well for the next three to five years. It will work on its own and go nicely with a burger off the grill.
This is a blend of 40% Antão Vaz, 40% Roupeiro, and 20% Perrum from Portugal. Silvery/yellow/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with peach, slight lemon and a chalk note. Juicy texture. Moderate acidity. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, a tasty lemon candy note with some salinity and chalk. Good finish. This is good on its own and will work well with lighter foods especially sea food. Oysters would work well. Drink over the next three to five years.
This is a Rose from Portugal made from Touriga Nacional, Aragonêz, Tinta Caiada, Syrah, and Trincadeira. Pink in color with some violet hues, clear and bright. The nose is tight but opens to show strawberries and slight raspberries. Lower acidity. Light tannins. On the palate, strawberries. Moderate finish. This is easy to drink. Nice on its own, it works well with snacks like olives and nuts. Good value in Rose.
This is a white blend of Antão Vaz 40%, Perrum 40%, and Roupeiro 20%. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has golden raisins, slight hay and a bit of citrus. On the palate, this has a viscous texture. Nice citrus, lemon balm and some minerality. Good finish with a bit of lemon candy notes. This is an easy drinking wine with just enough tang to work on its own or with lighter foods. It should be consumed voer the next year or two.
This is 100% Touriga Nacional. Raised in large barrels for 11 months. Garnet in color with some magenta swirls, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with black cherries, violets and slight spice. Full bodied. Light tannins. Creamy texture. On the palate, black cherries, slight cough drop note and anise. Nice finish in which the tannins come out more, Some warmth, This is great on its own but would be nice with roasted duck or chicken. Drink over the next ten to twelve years. Great value.
