Iberian Remix

Royal Oporto (Real Companhia Velha)

Carvalhas Douro Branco 2021

Star bright yellow gold. Inviting nose of quince and white pepper. Medium full palate confirms the nose adding an earthy mineral (at once) note all supported by firm (medium plus) acidity. White rose(!) on the lengthy, palate continuing finish. This 50/50 blend of Gouvelo and Voisinho makes an excellent upper entrée into Portuguese whites; a category most have yet to explore. It's a great pair for roasted fowl or pork and of course most Iberian fare. Drink now through 2026. — 5 months ago

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Bodegas Emilio Moro

Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2017

Always a fantastic wine. Well respected in the head of Spain. Was paired with Iberian pork shoulder and excellent, friendly, attentive service. — 5 years ago

Bodegas Virgen de Galir

Pagos del Galir Valdeorras Godello 2017

This was my first experience with the Iberian Godello grape. I expected something quite fruity from this wine, but was surprised to find a nose of lanolin, sage and a savory nuttiness. The palate is just as intriguing, with savory herbs and a distant grapefruit flavor in the background. — 5 years ago

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David Shaw

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Fun flavor profile, I’m intrigued
Randy Fuller

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It's worth checking out, David. Cheers!

Grant Burge

The Holy Trinity Barossa Grenache Blend 2018

Excellent. Impossible to pluck blind. Nicely balanced. Tastes Iberian. — a year ago

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Udaca

Dão Red Blend 2015

Love it. But first a preamble.
Way back 25 years ago Spanish and Portuguese wines were an amazing bargain. They were the real deal old world wines. But then it changed and we started getting Iberian peninsula wines which were weird fruity new world things. So it was a thrill to find a wine all in Portuguese, not one designed for this market. Label not in English . The real thing. Blend of Tinto Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Jean and Alfrichiero. Earthy barnyard. Terroir. Superb.
— 4 years ago

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Trixie

An interesting review! Cheers!🍷

Enate

Reserva Somontano Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

So good. Hints of cherry, tobacco, and yes, possibly walnuts that have been eaten by the Bellota Iberian ham — 5 years ago

Vina Bujanda

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2016

At the Iberian Pig in Decatur — a year ago

S.C. Pannell

McLaren Vale Tempranillo Touriga 2013

Dark Ruby in colour. Aromas of cherry and raspberry (Tempranillo) with Plum and Spice (Touriga). On the palate Raspberry pie with spice. So well balanced with medium plus intensity and length. Soft resolved Tannins. Very impressive. As mentioned in other notes Steve Pannell is probably the master of alternative varieties in Australia. He has nailed this Tempranillo/Touriga blend. Will buy regularly. Tasted again 29 weeks later on 4th October 2020 with similar notes. I haven’t researched if Tempranillo and Touriga Nacional are common blend on the Iberian Peninsula but they do appear to be quite complimentary - like Cabernet Merlot and Cabernet Shiraz (works well in Australia). Medium bodied. Dropped a point to 94 points. — 4 years ago

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Forlorn Hope

Suspiro Del Moro Silvaspoons Vineyard Alvarelhão

100% Alvarelhão. Had to look this one up- an Iberian port grape, grown in Alta Mesa, SE of Napa. 12.5%. 100% spontaneous fermentation, 100% stems, 20 day maceration. all stainless. Hipster level is off the charts. FH continues to slay. — 5 years ago

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