Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Another solid vintage. Blend of Alfrocheiro (40%), Touriga National (30%) and Tinta Roriz (30%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe black fruit, violets and subtle spice. Flavors of black cherry/raspberry/currant/plum fruit, dried herbs and sweet baking spices. Slight touch of oak on the long finish. Noticeable acidity and very smooth tannins. Fresh and well balanced. Plush structure. Excellent value. Wonderfully consistent vintage to vintage. Thank you for saving me a glass, Chris B! — 5 days ago

President Obama

9.2

At bar adeula. 5€ for the glass — 10 months ago

Chad Puckett

9.2

Excellent. Fruity and not harsh at all — 3 years ago

Peter Coulthard

9.3

W52. Good punchy body without being too drying on the palate. Very enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Klaus Denecke Rabello

9.0

Simples e divertido, como pular amarelo amarelinha (Rayuela em espanhol). Uma calçada, um pedaço de giz e uma pequena pedra. Um convite a rememorar a simplicidade da vida que aviva.

Como este vinho, que traz aroma de amora, ameixa, pimenta negra e tabaco. Sabores de ameixa silvestre, chá preto e ervas aromáticas, combinadas com suaves taninos que levam a um final persistente e equilibrado. — 5 years ago

Brian Ham

9.4

Another great Portugese red under $10. Dry fresh young berry — 7 years ago

July Glibova

9.3

Flora, tannins — 8 years ago

Kristen Grimes

9.3

Black cherry and plum fruit-forward aromas and on the palate with a little spiciness too, a lush mouth feel with balanced acidity and soft tannins. This is what I want in a Portuguese red!!

Also, love a detailed label!!
GRAPE VARIETY 80% JAEN, 10% TINTA RORIZ 5% ALFROCHEIRO AND 5% OTHERS

SOIL GRANITE AND CLAY

CLIMATE CONTINENTAL WITH MARITIME INFLUENCE

VINIFICATION STAINLESS STEEL VAT

MATURATION 6 MONTHS IN USED FRENCH OAK FOLLOWED BY 6 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE

DESCRIPTION ELEGANCE ON A GRAND SCALE. LIGHTLY OAKED AND PERFECTLY BALANCED, WITH A SILKY TEXTURE AND CRISP EDGE, SUPPORTING BLACK CHERRY, PLUMS AND RASPBERRY FRUIT FLAVOURS DELICIOUS WITH POULTRY AND PORK DISHES. — 4 months ago

Steve Rura

9.1

Very tasty aged Portuguese red. If I had it blind, I would guess Northern Spanish - Ribera del Duero or Rioja. Smooth and slightly musty/earthy from the age (got some cork crumbles). Opens pretty quickly, with concentrated red fruit and some blackberry. Pleasant tannic grip with a soft texture. Bold flavor throughout, big body (14.5% abv), some pepper and dry grass on a savory finish. Nice for a reasonable price. — a year ago

Brendan Powell

9.4

So smooth and rich! Brought back from Cartuxa winery in Portugal. — 3 years ago

Ricardo Bohn Goncalves

9.0

Adi fev22 — 5 years ago

Jessica Walkup

9.0

Great rosé! — 6 years ago

Jenny Smith

9.9

Love it!!! — 7 years ago

Bijan Shahvali

9.0

Was recommended for braised meat dish, but was lighter and juicy than I thought. Good party/non meal wine — 8 months ago

Vandana Kalyan

9.2

Deceptively high alcohol level, very smooth wine, perfect for a group of friends — 8 months ago

Josh Morgenthau

8.9

Light, raisined, fruity and friendly. — 3 years ago

Anthony Ludwig

9.0

In Lagos Portugal — 3 years ago

Kasie Cavagnaro

9.3

Dry and fruity — 5 years ago

Rophia Yesui

10

Interesting set of flavours, smooth, very lovely wine. — 6 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.6

Good pairing with fish, grilled red and white meat and soft cheeses.
“This nice mid-weight wine hails from the Dao region of Portugal. It is a blend of grapes consisting of Alfrocheiro, Tinto-Roriz, and Touriga-National. Each grape is vinified separately, spends 6 months on oak, then it is bottled and cellared. It is defined by black currant, black raspberry, black pepper and a hint of earthiness. An elegant palate of blueberry, dark plum and black pepper spices that stay on the finish. A good match with a pepper-encrusted pork tenderloin on the grill.” Surdyk’s Spring Sale $7.49; regularly $11.99
Great with Sous-vide filets. — 8 years ago