If one Portuguese varietal grabs me it’s Baga, & this bottling is one of the higher end bottlings I’ve tried. It’s early in its development so demands decanting and/or aging, but the stuffing is all there. Ripe red cherries, medium light body, some Burgundy adjacent analogies I’m sure. — 2 months ago
Deceptively high alcohol level, very smooth wine, perfect for a group of friends — 4 months ago
Black cherry and plum fruit-forward aromas and on the palate with a little spiciness too, a lush mouth feel with balanced acidity and soft tannins. This is what I want in a Portuguese red!!
Also, love a detailed label!!
GRAPE VARIETY 80% JAEN, 10% TINTA RORIZ 5% ALFROCHEIRO AND 5% OTHERS
SOIL GRANITE AND CLAY
CLIMATE CONTINENTAL WITH MARITIME INFLUENCE
VINIFICATION STAINLESS STEEL VAT
MATURATION 6 MONTHS IN USED FRENCH OAK FOLLOWED BY 6 MONTHS IN THE BOTTLE
DESCRIPTION ELEGANCE ON A GRAND SCALE. LIGHTLY OAKED AND PERFECTLY BALANCED, WITH A SILKY TEXTURE AND CRISP EDGE, SUPPORTING BLACK CHERRY, PLUMS AND RASPBERRY FRUIT FLAVOURS DELICIOUS WITH POULTRY AND PORK DISHES. — 13 days ago
Although wine may have been past its prime, it lacked a distinct aroma. It was well-balanced with relatively low tannic notes. — 3 months ago
Sparkling strawberries, more depth than your average sparkling rosé — 2 months ago
Very fresh nose - green vines and fresh air, a bit of acetone. Red fruit, nice but not terribly complex. — 4 months ago
Exceptional complexion, delicate mix of dark fruit spice and umami  — 6 months ago
Turd Ferguson
Has a salty chalky vegetal, bitter, yet yellow fruity thing going on - all over the place. But it calms down with air and food. This isn’t a sipping wine. Paired very well with fish and chips. / edit : I liked this considerably more on day two, more harmonious and complete. Pair with schwarma-spiced grilled chicken thighs and Mediterranean feeeixins. — 4 days ago