C. Da Silva

Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos

Collares Ramisco 1999

Ramisco from Colares is one of my bucket list experiences so anytime I get to share (& it must be shared!)a bottle it’s a special experience indeed. Truffle, aged bark, blackberry must on nose; on palate those notes plus sour cherry concentrate, cassis, & forest leaves all in a light medium body. Did not decant & wondered if mildly corked (vs needing air). I experience these wines as remarkably evocative, & find my self transported to, for example, my English grandfather’s library in London,as a child, which I suppose is another way of saying it’s a”contemplative” wine. I also find the 500ml format an excellent way to sample aged, noble wine like this- the Goldilocks of proportion. I humbly bow to my dear friend for breaking this out. — 5 months ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

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Peter Sultan

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Right??@Vin d’Ottawa Hard to find, & the appellation is shrinking. Basically wine grown in the beach…

Nicolas Arnou

Da Ponk Grolleau 2020

Som et halv-vildt dyr i brunst. Heftig, men let, svedig og stram. Svampede noter. C-vitamin. — a year ago

Antonio Bernardino Paulo da Silva

Casal da Azenha Red Blend 2016

New to me! Dark florals leather, spices, and dark fruits. — 2 years ago

Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos

Reserva Tinto Collares Ramisco 1969

This is the third (and last) bottle of 1969 we’ve tried in the past 5 years, and the first starting to show some clear decline, with a green asparagus note that shows on the palate and into the medium-long finish, but still, 55-year-old Ramisco?!?! Wow! — 7 months ago

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Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos

Collares Genuino Premiado 2014

Medium ruby with quite a wide ruby pink rim . Fresh red cherry , touch of freshly cut herbs , rosemary , sage , orange rind , then a stony , mineral note. On the palate again fresh red cherry, touch herbal also . Fills out well , quite elegant fresh palate , some pretty gritty tannins but it’s the high acidity that is most arresting . Good length and balance with herbal, chalky , spice tinged salted cherry notes. Quite unique really , even within the context of a country as varied and diverse as Portugal. I would imagine it is at the beginning of a long life so will probably need another 5-10 years and last well a further 10-15 — 10 months ago

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Da Silva Vineyards and Winery

Okanagan Valley Merlot 2019

Ripe blueberries, blackberries along with milk chocolate and dark chocolate — 2 years ago

Josep Girones Llop

Turumbell 2015

O charme sulista e cheio de temperamento deste vinho se deve às frutosas Garnachas, às suculentas Merlot e às aromáticas Caberner Sauvignon.

As uvas amadurecem em um terroir composto, entre outras coisas, por um solo rico em cal e um clima de mediterrâneo continental.

O charme é garantido por uma intensificação de 7 meses em barricas.

Servir entre 16⁰C e 18⁰C.

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Isabella Hidden Hollow Vineyard Frizzante White Blend 2021

Light and refreshing with just the right amount of effervescence. Palate has crisp Granny Smith apples and citrus. This is a perfect patio sparkler! — a year ago

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3 Winds and Avila Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2018

Ripe black fruits, bell peppers, dark chocolate and black pepper on the nose and palate. — 3 years ago

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