Casa Da Ínsua
Vignai da Duline
Morus Alba delle Venezie Malvasia Sauvignon
Yellow color, peaches, Mellon and citrus tastes. Probably another year or two. — 5 months ago
Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos
Collares Ramisco 1999
Ramisco from Colares is one of my bucket list experiences so anytime I get to share (& it must be shared!)a bottle it’s a special experience indeed. Truffle, aged bark, blackberry must on nose; on palate those notes plus sour cherry concentrate, cassis, & forest leaves all in a light medium body. Did not decant & wondered if mildly corked (vs needing air). I experience these wines as remarkably evocative, & find my self transported to, for example, my English grandfather’s library in London,as a child, which I suppose is another way of saying it’s a”contemplative” wine. I also find the 500ml format an excellent way to sample aged, noble wine like this- the Goldilocks of proportion. I humbly bow to my dear friend for breaking this out. — 6 months ago
Quinta da Raza
Vinho Verde DOC Arinto Blend 2023
Perfect on Colin’s roof deck. Tart. Juicy. — 2 months ago
Agricola San Felice
Il Grigio da San Felice Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese
Random pick, went very well with vegetable marinara cannelloni. Violet and herb nose. Definitely a food wine. Light lingering finish. — 4 months ago
Domaine du Pegau
Cuvée da Capo Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Syrah 2000
Not over ripe at all. Beautiful harmony with this wine. — 6 months ago
Punta Crena
Vigneto Ca da Rena Riviera Ligure di Ponente Pigato 2022
I don’t typically like sweeter entries but this one worked. — 2 months ago
Bacalhôa Vinhos de Portugal
Quinta da Bacalhôa Península de Setúbal Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
DUFRY/SP - MA - Out/2021. Álcool 14,0%. — 4 months ago
Casa Ferreirinha (Sogrape Vinhos)
Quinta da Leda Douro Red Blend 2018
Could use some more time aging. Nevertheless, excellent wine. The only good thing coming from Portugal right now because the play on the field has been atrocious. — 6 months ago
David White
2019 Took some time to open but good nose and ruby colour excellent structure in mouth with good balance of berry flavours acidity and tannins
Had at a new Italian restaurant called Civico 47 which used to be Lucio’s for 35 odd years, old Lucio would be happy it’s still a high quality Italian restaurant.Just announced as WS wine no. 24 in 2024 top 100 — a month ago