Douro, Portugal
Learning how to rate. Dry but fruity. Little bit of smoke?
Learning how to rate. Dry but fruity. Little bit of smoke?
1 person found it helpfulNov 17th, 2015
Day 2... Smokey, sagebrush, herbal note are lifted and upfront. Plum, tobacco, and blackcherry show with time in the glass. Dark fruit dominates on the palate with a sweet cream, bramble berry midpalate. Spice and clove notes too. Finish is dry, shows a little heat, and persists with moderate tannins. This has integrated some, but could spend 5+ more years in the bottle easy. Drink now with a decant.
Day 2... Smokey, sagebrush, herbal note are lifted and upfront. Plum, tobacco, and blackcherry show with time in the glass. Dark fruit dominates on the palate with a sweet cream, bramble berry midpalate. Spice and clove notes too. Finish is dry, shows a little heat, and persists with moderate tannins. This has integrated some, but could spend 5+ more years in the bottle easy. Drink now with a decant.
Apr 4th, 2020
Nice, smooth dry red. Reminds me of the wine my father- in- law drank.
Nice, smooth dry red. Reminds me of the wine my father- in- law drank.
Oct 20th, 2019
Red fruit with earth tones, not a lot of structure, decent acid. A lot better on day 2, more rounded with better balance.
Red fruit with earth tones, not a lot of structure, decent acid. A lot better on day 2, more rounded with better balance.
Jan 8th, 2017Delicious medium-bodied read at a great value. Let it breathe for 30 minutes and it opens up nicely.
Delicious medium-bodied read at a great value. Let it breathe for 30 minutes and it opens up nicely.
Aug 21st, 2016
Solid wine that's well balanced. Very smooth upfront with earthly tones on finish.
Solid wine that's well balanced. Very smooth upfront with earthly tones on finish.
Apr 9th, 2016Bold blend with higher alcohol Good with pork/ground beef.
Bold blend with higher alcohol Good with pork/ground beef.
Dec 20th, 2015
Full-bodied & well-structured. Lots of flavors to experience. Part of the fun of my openness to any and all types of wine is tasting new varietals from countries like Portugal. give it a whirl and let me know what you think.
Full-bodied & well-structured. Lots of flavors to experience. Part of the fun of my openness to any and all types of wine is tasting new varietals from countries like Portugal. give it a whirl and let me know what you think.
Oct 22nd, 2015