Casa Santos Lima
Colossal Reserva Syrah Blend
Lisboa, Portugal
30/30/30/10 blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Alicante Bouschet. Dense purple. Vanilla and violet notes in nose. Cherry, blackberry and black currant flavors with length, colossal chewy tannins (as advertised), more skin astringency than seed bitterness initially. Delicately massive initially, but tannins soften substantially after 45 minutes. Decant before serving for a nice Portuguese red.
30/30/30/10 blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, Alicante Bouschet. Dense purple. Vanilla and violet notes in nose. Cherry, blackberry and black currant flavors with length, colossal chewy tannins (as advertised), more skin astringency than seed bitterness initially. Delicately massive initially, but tannins soften substantially after 45 minutes. Decant before serving for a nice Portuguese red.
Jun 23rd, 2019
Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.
On the nose blueberries, plums, sweet cherries, wood, graphite, licorice, eucalyptus, leather, earth, beef jerky and black pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vegetables, spices, smoke, earth, graphite, bitter vegetables, wet rocks, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.
Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very nice red blend from Portugal. Well balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Big and bold with earthy notes on the nose, but fruity on the palate.
Needs some time to open up and I used the Vspin for 10 minutes and that worked out very well. Peaking now.
A blend of 30% Syrah, 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz and 10% Alicante Bouschet.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$10.
Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.
On the nose blueberries, plums, sweet cherries, wood, graphite, licorice, eucalyptus, leather, earth, beef jerky and black pepper.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vegetables, spices, smoke, earth, graphite, bitter vegetables, wet rocks, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.
Nice length on the finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very nice red blend from Portugal. Well balanced with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Big and bold with earthy notes on the nose, but fruity on the palate.
Needs some time to open up and I used the Vspin for 10 minutes and that worked out very well. Peaking now.
A blend of 30% Syrah, 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz and 10% Alicante Bouschet.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
14% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$10.
Great deal for the price. Medium but juicy with light acidity and bright flavors. Good crowd pleaser and good to drink while socializing and not thinking too hard about what’s in the glass.
Great deal for the price. Medium but juicy with light acidity and bright flavors. Good crowd pleaser and good to drink while socializing and not thinking too hard about what’s in the glass.
2 people found it helpfulNov 11th, 2018
30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Syrah, 30% Tinta Roriz, 10% Alicante Bouschet. Huge wine. The bottle I drank was 3 years old which is way too young to be drinking this wine. Dark fruit layed with plenty of tannins. Would aim to drink this wine in more of the 5 year or older mark.
30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Syrah, 30% Tinta Roriz, 10% Alicante Bouschet. Huge wine. The bottle I drank was 3 years old which is way too young to be drinking this wine. Dark fruit layed with plenty of tannins. Would aim to drink this wine in more of the 5 year or older mark.
2 people found it helpfulMay 6th, 2018Amazing deal at 7.99 from Costco.
Amazing deal at 7.99 from Costco.
1 person found it helpfulSep 10th, 2019Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cherries, wood, licorice, spices, light vanilla, light vegetables, dark coffee, milk chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, licorice, cloves, cola, vegetables, wood, earth, river rocks, spices, peppercorn, tobacco and herbs.
Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Red Blend from Portugal. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel and mild complexity.
Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and good for parties.
Wine Spectator 90 points.
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Roriz and Alicante. Aged in French and American oak barrels.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$10.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cherries, wood, licorice, spices, light vanilla, light vegetables, dark coffee, milk chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, vanilla, licorice, cloves, cola, vegetables, wood, earth, river rocks, spices, peppercorn, tobacco and herbs.
Medium finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nice Red Blend from Portugal. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel and mild complexity.
Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and good for parties.
Wine Spectator 90 points.
A blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Roriz and Alicante. Aged in French and American oak barrels.
I paired it with cheeses and light appetizers.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
87 Points.
$10.
30% Toriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Syrah, 10% Alicante Bouschet. Exactly what I wanted tonight. Good doesn’t have to be expensive; Under $15.
30% Toriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 30% Syrah, 10% Alicante Bouschet. Exactly what I wanted tonight. Good doesn’t have to be expensive; Under $15.
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2018
Portugal produces great value red wines. Colossal is one of them. Full bodied blend of native grapes. Always a nice inexpensive treat. Intense red, black fruit and spice. Smooth tannins and nice nose. A treat. Great with grilled steak.
Portugal produces great value red wines. Colossal is one of them. Full bodied blend of native grapes. Always a nice inexpensive treat. Intense red, black fruit and spice. Smooth tannins and nice nose. A treat. Great with grilled steak.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Really nice syrah, not too jammy/sweet but still nice fruit, not too alcohol forward. Complex with really nice lingering creamy aftertaste. Would def get again, I think it's cheap at Costco.
Really nice syrah, not too jammy/sweet but still nice fruit, not too alcohol forward. Complex with really nice lingering creamy aftertaste. Would def get again, I think it's cheap at Costco.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Aroma of tart blackberries, with a taste to match. Moderate tannins and light to medium body. Worth a try for anyone who likes big fruit, but a little more acidic than I like.
Aroma of tart blackberries, with a taste to match. Moderate tannins and light to medium body. Worth a try for anyone who likes big fruit, but a little more acidic than I like.
Oct 19th, 2020