Turd Ferguson

9.1

This is my favorite of the three Portuguese whites I drank in the last two weeks. Focused, lithe, a little floral, pomelo, white peach, green apple, sea spray. Perfect seafood wine. 12.5%. — 14 days ago

romo

9.3

White WotN. Maria Gomes a bit flabby at eight, but this holds together like a Givry or Santenay. — a year ago

Andrea Soolah

9.3

John at MB. Super cheap clean really nice — 3 years ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Lovely Portuguese sparkler from the Bairrada AOC north of Coimbra, cepage is 5% Cercial, 30% Bical, 30% Maria-Gomes, and 35% Arinto. Loads of bubbles, not quite as fine or delicate as a fine Champagne, but really lovely for a midweek sub-$16 sparkler!! — 4 years ago

with Jim

Benjamin Jarzombek

9.2

My first sparkling Albariño! Delightful choice for a heavier pasta; cuts right through in the best way. — 2 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Champagne Method Portuguese sparkler. Blend of native Portuguese grapes including Maria Gomes (23%), Bical (70%) and Cercial (7%). Aromas and flavors of pear, citrus fruits, white flowers, wet stones, honey and anise. Hint of chalk, smoke and minerals on the long finish. Expressive effervescence and creamy texture. (Lees Aging?) Unique, interesting and easy to drink. Excellent QPR. — a year ago

Doug Powers

8.9

This is a red blend made by my Colares producer, Adega Viuva Gomes, as a quaffer from non-Colares grapes, fruity, balanced, just a really fun quaffer with some nice complexity to boot!! — 3 years ago

with Jim

Jakub Kalinowski

9.3

What a nose! Complex, enticing, quite elegant. Black fruit & black cherries, nice wood accents, a bit of earthy notes, a hint of leather. Actually very Bordeaux’esque… and yet slightly different. Warmer. Closer to Bolgheri or Maremma. So enticing.
On the palate this is much lighter - very Baga in style. Light yet with presence & punch. Love the tannic frame - present & firm yet so juicy. Brilliant freshness and purity and great depth. This has real character and is so delicious at the same time.
From centenarian Baga vineyards on stony slopes.
A brilliant wine! — 9 months ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.2

Not quite “tutti fruiti”- still shows a lot of the region’s stern character (and this is not such a bad thing). The fine grained tannins could use some time to settle out though. — 2 years ago

romo

9.3

Took ten minutes for this to show its depth of flavor and striking acid. Beautiful wine. — 4 years ago