Galen Hasler

9.0

Drinks like Chablis — 4 months ago

Martinez

9.0

Juicy, lighter style Douro by famed winemaker Luis Seabra, formerly at Niepoort. Village blend of 7 local varieties (30% Touriga Franca, 20% Tinta Amarela, 20% Tinta Roriz, 10% Rufete, 10% Tinta Barroca, 5% Malvasia Preta, 5% Donzelinho Tinto) from various terraced vineyards in Cima Corgo, in the center of the Douro valley, an area known for its schist soils and high elevation (and home of some of the greatest Port producers). Pomegranate, wet stone, iron, iodine.
— 5 years ago

Martinez

9.1

Blend of multiple indigenous varieties (Donzelinho, T. Francisca, Alvarelhão, Sousão, etc.) from old vines in Vila Nova de Foz Côa in Douro Superior (Upper Douro), not far from the Spanish-Portuguese border (La Raia, an area known for its smuggling past. Hence the name). Aged in used oak barrels for 15 months. Intense nose with aromas of dark fruit, prunes, chocolate and some spices. Powerful, full-bodied. Despite the 15% alcohol it feels quite fresh. Elegant. Polished tannins. Great at almost 10 years — 3 years ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Exotic amalgamation of common flavors. Like an Napa Sauvignon Blanc with German resiling petrol. It’s medium bodied mineral with grassy notes and rubber. Interesting! — 3 years ago