Península de Setúbal, Portugal
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.
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.
Enjoyed this red blend from Portugal quite a bit. Actually got a hint of plum on the end. (Didn’t think I would ever say that…)
Enjoyed this red blend from Portugal quite a bit. Actually got a hint of plum on the end. (Didn’t think I would ever say that…)
Nov 16th, 2023Only 20% touriga with the rest cab Syrah and costelo. Very lush dark and full of flavor . Amazing value from Trader Joe’s
Only 20% touriga with the rest cab Syrah and costelo. Very lush dark and full of flavor . Amazing value from Trader Joe’s
Aug 16th, 2023
NOSE: oak, dark berry jam, a touch of asphalt.
TASTE: as the nose - oaky and jammy, plus some smoke/charcoal which makes it even worse. I do not like it. 79.
NOSE: oak, dark berry jam, a touch of asphalt.
TASTE: as the nose - oaky and jammy, plus some smoke/charcoal which makes it even worse. I do not like it. 79.
Really nice. Full palate, dry, spicy, not too overwhelming
Really nice. Full palate, dry, spicy, not too overwhelming
Apr 15th, 2023Really enjoyed this. 2021
Jerry liked it, but slept horrible
Really enjoyed this. 2021
Jerry liked it, but slept horrible
