Randy Fuller

9.6

Actually a blend of Cab Sauv, Castelão, Syrah, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. This wine is a very dark purple, almost inky. The nose is also dark, showing blackberry notes alongside savory tobacco, spice and earth, all in a very smokey framework. The palate of this interesting blend is nearly stunning. Tannins have a good grip, but the blue fruit flavors are amazing and the acidity leaves the sipper salivating. It seems bizarre to me that this wine cost less than $10. It drinks like it should cost much more.

— 20 days ago

Ellen Clifford

8.9

45% Alicante Bouchet—oooh, a teinturier—plus 30% Syrah (which makes its presence known in smoky, meaty notes) and 25% Alfrocheiro. Hearty wine, textured without being, say, thick. There’s a bit of raisination on the nose countered by salinity, a little licorice and a lot of smoked meat. On the palate, it keeps on with that contrast being heady but also vibrant. There’s some silky chocolate vibes underneath it all. A delight for dinner, but you can sip it solo if you so choose. — 7 months ago

Rob Krapf

9.0

Always nice. With chicken scapariello. — 8 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark berry fruits, herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and plum with cacao, cedar, licorice and pepper spice. Fine tannins, still a little grippy, great balance, complex long finish ending with earthy herbs, fruit and oaky notes. Nice! — 5 hours ago

Tilney Fitzpatrick

9.0

Tasty and bright — great candidate for day drinking! Pair it with spicy food in winter and you won’t be sorry. — 4 months ago

David Burke

8.9

Dry, light and delicious. — 8 months ago

Anna B

9.0

Sweet finish — 24 days ago

Blake Anderson

9.0

Dark ruby color. Scent and taste of blackberry and baking spices. Well-structured, mild tannins. Absolutely lovely for the price. Found it at Trader Joe's. — 3 months ago

with Kaito

Kevin Murphy

9.2

One of the nicer, more balanced Portuguese wines that we have had. — 7 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Deep purple in color; black cherries, blackberries, and herbs (maybe thyme) on the nose; medium acidity; tastes like plum, a hint of green peppercorns, and blackberries with a long finish. Nellie and Bri didn't like it with spaghetti and I agree. — 10 months ago

with Nellie