Casa Santos Lima
Bons Ventos Red Blend
Lisboa, Portugal
A personal favorite since a 2002 tasting with the owner in Macau. But how does it stack up today? First it's a blend of four varietals unknown to many, 50% Castelao, 20% Camarate, 15% Tinta Miuda, 15% Tourigo Nacional. Dense inky purple red. Floral, blackberry and raspberry notes with length in nose. Cherry and blackberry notes in mouth, moderate seed tannins in finish, moderate skin tannin astringency on finish, including blueberry and black pepper flavor notes. Very good value, better as a food wine.
A personal favorite since a 2002 tasting with the owner in Macau. But how does it stack up today? First it's a blend of four varietals unknown to many, 50% Castelao, 20% Camarate, 15% Tinta Miuda, 15% Tourigo Nacional. Dense inky purple red. Floral, blackberry and raspberry notes with length in nose. Cherry and blackberry notes in mouth, moderate seed tannins in finish, moderate skin tannin astringency on finish, including blueberry and black pepper flavor notes. Very good value, better as a food wine.
Dec 1st, 2017
Found it was too plain for my tastes. Nice colour, though!
Found it was too plain for my tastes. Nice colour, though!
Aug 1st, 2020
Def quaffer. Nice balance easy drinking. €14 in a wine bar in príncipe real (upscale good). €4 per glass.
Def quaffer. Nice balance easy drinking. €14 in a wine bar in príncipe real (upscale good). €4 per glass.
Dec 13th, 2018A great wine for the price at $8.88!
A great wine for the price at $8.88!
Mar 7th, 2018Interesting tart finish but refreshing wine
Interesting tart finish but refreshing wine
Nov 15th, 2017Citrus prominent and mildly tart. Mineral. Will go well with cheese.
Citrus prominent and mildly tart. Mineral. Will go well with cheese.
Mar 7th, 2017
Very good wine, but amazing for €14 a bottle!
Very good wine, but amazing for €14 a bottle!
Nov 9th, 2016