Matt

9.1

Ah, the "Vinha Do Fava Reserva Touriga Nacional"-a jewel hailing from the sun- drenched slopes of the Dão region in Portugal. This splendid elixir showcases the Touriga Nacional grape, famed for its role in the Port production, yet here it revels splendidly on its own. With a rich, inky hue, delight your senses with aromas of dark berries, enticing violets, and a whisper of exotic spices, leading to a palate as layered as a Shakespearean plot-dark fruits mingling with touches of cocoa and a velvety finish. Fun fact: the vineyard, Vinha Do Fava, is tended by a producer who named the estate after a vintage bicycle; one must appreciate the commitment to endurance, whether on two wheels or in a glass! Now, for delectables: pair this ruby nectar with grilled lamb-oh, the umami! Or a rich, creamy cheese like aged cheddar; the tannins cut through the richness like a well-timed jest. It was rated 94 points by Wine Enthusiast; a score as heady as the wine itself. And remember, "Why was the grape unhappy? Because it was being crushed!" Cheers! — 2 months ago

Wayne Rodriguez

9.0

Really delightful. Zest and spark on the front but ends with some minerality and dryness that begs another sip. Delightful w the ceviche we enjoyed. 👍🏼 — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.4

Popped and poured. The 2022 “Dry White Wine” from Akra Chryssos was a brilliant capstone to our Hellenic adventure. The winemaking at Akra Chryssos leans toward natural but is more accurately described as extremely light-handed. The Somm explained that these wines do see some barrel but only for a short period and all are used. Some of the fruit is sourced from vines over 200 years old.

The 2022 vintage pours a striking pale salmon color which is, apparently, unusual for this wine as previous vintages were a more traditional straw color. I wondered if this vintage had seen some skin contact however, it has not. The Somm at Pharoah had asked her supplier about it and the only information they could offer is that the aging barrels had previously held a red wine. The nose is stunningly powerful. Bright, fresh pineapple, star fruit, lemon, honey and crushed rocky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes on the nose. The finish is long and saline. This was a divine pairing with a variety of fare including fava beans with anchovy, roasted wild greens with anthotyro cheese, grilled octopus and red snapper savoro. — a year ago

Brett Bowersox

8.9

Incredibly smooth, very light on the flavor palette. — 2 months ago

Sergio Jurgensen

8.9

Álcool 14% — 7 months ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.1

Dark red robe, nose of cherries and tobacco, very balanced and fresh in the mouth, medium body and length. We like it a great deal and was very consistent with prior notes.
— a year ago

Charmyra Fleming

9.0

This was a very nice sip! — 2 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Not worth the hype. Overripe #alentejano #alentejo — 4 months ago

Moises Aguilar

9.0

Delicious, fruity, not sweet perfect for fish foodstuffs — 4 months ago

Fin Jams

9.2

Extremely balanced black fruits, licorice, vanilla and tons of milk chocolate. Rounded tannins. Just a really nice drop. Best dry red on the Portuguese trip. — a year ago