Aged 9 months in French oak. Blend of Touriga Nacional 40%, Tinta Roriz(Tempranillo) 35%, and Alfrocheiro. This wine is high in tannins, medium in acids and is extremely well balanced. Very long finish that has the representation of red, blue and black fruits. Is an excellent choice for savory dishes.
Aged 9 months in French oak. Blend of Touriga Nacional 40%, Tinta Roriz(Tempranillo) 35%, and Alfrocheiro. This wine is high in tannins, medium in acids and is extremely well balanced. Very long finish that has the representation of red, blue and black fruits. Is an excellent choice for savory dishes.
Aug 15th, 2015
#wbc14 @wptusa nicely balanced. Great fruit.
#wbc14 @wptusa nicely balanced. Great fruit.
Jul 13th, 2014#wbc14 @wptusa Nice spice and fruit.
#wbc14 @wptusa Nice spice and fruit.
Jul 11th, 2014
Love it. Easy to drink. Full body wine. Great with food or cheese.
Love it. Easy to drink. Full body wine. Great with food or cheese.
Oct 2nd, 2021
Dao region Casa de Santar… immense color and mouth feel. Red fruits. Intense!!
Dao region Casa de Santar… immense color and mouth feel. Red fruits. Intense!!
Jul 4th, 2021
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May 16th, 2021
The oak is quite prominent though not overbearing initially, and subsides gradually to commingle with ripe black fruits, clove, anise, dark chocolate, dried herbs, and slight hint of barnyard. Full body. Savory and lush palate but the fruits feels youthful than the nose suggested. Vivid acidity and still solid tannins. Will continue to get better in the next 5 years also.
This bottle serves a reminder that I need to drink more wines from Portugal, one of my favorite countries to visit.
The oak is quite prominent though not overbearing initially, and subsides gradually to commingle with ripe black fruits, clove, anise, dark chocolate, dried herbs, and slight hint of barnyard. Full body. Savory and lush palate but the fruits feels youthful than the nose suggested. Vivid acidity and still solid tannins. Will continue to get better in the next 5 years also.
This bottle serves a reminder that I need to drink more wines from Portugal, one of my favorite countries to visit.
Jan 13th, 2021
Really impressive thru vintage but this bad boy was especially strutting it’s stuff showing plenty of polish & sophistication: soaring black & blue fruit, creamy vanilla, gentle spice & warmth, little cedar & tobacco - plush, finely grained tannins, med bodied, smooth & seamless. Hot diggitty this was nice!
Really impressive thru vintage but this bad boy was especially strutting it’s stuff showing plenty of polish & sophistication: soaring black & blue fruit, creamy vanilla, gentle spice & warmth, little cedar & tobacco - plush, finely grained tannins, med bodied, smooth & seamless. Hot diggitty this was nice!
Nov 26th, 2020
NS Tasting very nice. Fine blend of flavor, nice so slight bit of butterscotch. A fave from this tasting. Casa de Santar 13 Reserva ~$20.
NS Tasting very nice. Fine blend of flavor, nice so slight bit of butterscotch. A fave from this tasting. Casa de Santar 13 Reserva ~$20.
Feb 24th, 2020
Big red from the Dão. Black cherries, blackberries, black pepper, baking spice and well integrated oak.
Big red from the Dão. Black cherries, blackberries, black pepper, baking spice and well integrated oak.
Jul 28th, 2019
Dão, Beiras, Portugal
