Robert Torretti

9.0

I have enjoyed this in a few vintages. 2024 comes off as a little more sour and not as crisp and mineral as other vintages. Still a solid and interesting wine. Will wait a bit to consume others and see if the sour tastes resolve. — 10 days ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.3

A blend of 100y+ old Encruzado, Bical and Sercial, fermented & aged 11m in French oak.
Very Burgundian on the nose with yellow stone fruit, subtle oak, very elegant, very enticing.
medium bodied on the palate, with brilliant tension between the oaked fruit and the juicy, zippy acidity. Beautiful precision here, with depth & length. Very elegant, very Burgundian indeed.
A truly lovely and quite serious wine. Delish! — a year ago

Robert Howey

9.0

Complex aromas, creamy, chalky, and zingy. Lingers on palate. Melon, gooseberry, apricot, beeswax aromas. Elegant. — 2 years ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Lovely Portuguese sparkler from the Bairrada AOC north of Coimbra, cepage is 5% Cercial, 30% Bical, 30% Maria-Gomes, and 35% Arinto. Loads of bubbles, not quite as fine or delicate as a fine Champagne, but really lovely for a midweek sub-$16 sparkler!! — 4 years ago

with Jim

Ely Cohn

9.1

For those who like to venture off the beaten trail. Plays in the space of Chardonnay, Chenin, and Sauvignon Blanc, with new vibes, distinct combinations of flavors and aromas. Little hints of lemon and sugar coated dried pineapple cubes. A drop of pine and minty celery seed bitters. Creamy and acidic. Ripe big flavors with real intensity. — 5 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

8.9

Muted nose with some white flowers, light honey, fresh & quite cool.
On the palate with some weight (Encruzado influence?), a touch creamy, with some underripe white peach, white tea, a hint of bitter almond with a salty tang towards the mineral finish.
Not overly complex or too sophisticated,
but drinking nicely. — 5 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

8.9

Another solid vintage. Blend of Alfrocheiro (40%), Touriga National (30%) and Tinta Roriz (30%). Dark ruby color. Aromas of ripe black fruit, violets and subtle spice. Flavors of black cherry/raspberry/currant/plum fruit, dried herbs and sweet baking spices. Slight touch of oak on the long finish. Noticeable acidity and very smooth tannins. Fresh and well balanced. Plush structure. Excellent value. Wonderfully consistent vintage to vintage. Thank you for saving me a glass, Chris B! — 21 days ago

Blake Anderson

9.3

Floral (almost jasmine) notes on the nose. Tasting lychee, bergamot, and white peach, with an underlying herbaceous quality. Love it! Purchased from Clos. — 2 years ago

with Kaito

Josh Morgenthau

8.9

Light, raisined, fruity and friendly. — 3 years ago

Lindsay Taplin

9.0

Smooth, slightly tart, fruity — 4 years ago

Joe Gillies

9.0

Excellent! Can't beat it for $12. Apple juice aromas. Apple, pear, citrus, and yeast on the palate. Off dry/semi-sweet style. A perfect NYE eve drink while preparing for tomorrow night. 60% bical, 35% arinto, and 25% maria-gomes. — 5 years ago

Adam Samuels

9.2

Lovely effervescent, tart fruity salty — 5 years ago

Severn G

8.9

Our first official, post-COVID dinner with most of our old wine crew, plus new friends. No notes, but honest scores. — 5 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

80% Bical, 20% Arinto. I might like their red better ( My beloved Baga) but this still stands out for its showing as a mid weight beauty, lemon curd & almond paste notes, with a strong mineral streak & some interesting fennel & herb notes at the edges. Hopefully not cursing it by saying it’s Burgundy adjacent — 5 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Champagne Method Portuguese sparkler. Blend of native Portuguese grapes including Maria Gomes (23%), Bical (70%) and Cercial (7%). Aromas and flavors of pear, citrus fruits, white flowers, wet stones, honey and anise. Hint of chalk, smoke and minerals on the long finish. Expressive effervescence and creamy texture. (Lees Aging?) Unique, interesting and easy to drink. Excellent QPR. — a year ago

Anita Grizzard

9.3

Dry, fruit notes on the back end, clean. Would recommend. — 2 years ago

romo

9.3

Took ten minutes for this to show its depth of flavor and striking acid. Beautiful wine. — 4 years ago

Amy Yan

8.9

Brunch wine at Clover Hill in Brooklyn — 4 years ago

Carter White

9.1

Nice balance of crisp orchard fruit, a touch of lemon, and steely, stony minerality. I think it’s seen a touch of oak that adds a bit of weight to the freshness. — 5 years ago

Roman Ochocki

9.7

Yes! Very good start. An apple, pear, tropical fruits. It's 'brut' but it isn't, because it's mild. Very good for cleaning palate. — 5 years ago