Herdade do Esporão
Reserva Alentejo Antão Vaz Blend
Alentejo, Alentejano, Portugal
Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, apple blossom, sweet baking spices, creaminess; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; quite rich, creamy, and spicy, very good
Pale lemon; medium plus intensity aromas of yellow apple, apple blossom, sweet baking spices, creaminess; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full bodied, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; quite rich, creamy, and spicy, very good
1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2021I love the Portuguese. Upon first pour, the wine captivates with its deep ruby color, hinting at the complexity and depth within. The nose is immediately greeted with an intoxicating bouquet of dark fruits—ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries—interwoven with subtle notes of vanilla, spice, and a whisper of oak.
I love the Portuguese. Upon first pour, the wine captivates with its deep ruby color, hinting at the complexity and depth within. The nose is immediately greeted with an intoxicating bouquet of dark fruits—ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries—interwoven with subtle notes of vanilla, spice, and a whisper of oak.
Jul 29th, 2024
This is the Esporao Reserva. Lovely. Similar to Rioja, but the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon shifts the wine’s trajectory. Persistent on the finish.
This is the Esporao Reserva. Lovely. Similar to Rioja, but the 20% Cabernet Sauvignon shifts the wine’s trajectory. Persistent on the finish.
Jan 21st, 2023
The 2019 vintage is terrific. Transcends all other vintages of recent years (2017-2021). If you still can get your hands on a 2019 bottle, simply buy and enjoy it. Portuguese Alentejano branco wine at its (affordable) top. Expresses the typicity of the region and grape varieties very well. Balanced, structured, citrus-fruity and pleasantly acid wine, asking for more.
The 2019 vintage is terrific. Transcends all other vintages of recent years (2017-2021). If you still can get your hands on a 2019 bottle, simply buy and enjoy it. Portuguese Alentejano branco wine at its (affordable) top. Expresses the typicity of the region and grape varieties very well. Balanced, structured, citrus-fruity and pleasantly acid wine, asking for more.
Jul 31st, 2022