Caves São João
Poço do Lobo Arinto
Beiras, Portugal
1995 | Arinto
Caves São João; Poço do Lobo
Cova de Beira, Portugal
(91-93; Drink 2025-30)
1995 | Arinto
Caves São João; Poço do Lobo
Cova de Beira, Portugal
(91-93; Drink 2025-30)
Annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine.
(Notes this year were avoided, but scores are honest.)
Annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine.
(Notes this year were avoided, but scores are honest.)
An amazing, age defying wine that came alive with steelhead trout. No fruit, all mineral. Wonderful.
An amazing, age defying wine that came alive with steelhead trout. No fruit, all mineral. Wonderful.
Nov 20th, 2022No formal notes...Fantastic pair with Steelhead Trout tartare!
No formal notes...Fantastic pair with Steelhead Trout tartare!
Nov 20th, 2022
Served double-blind. The color was a darker tone of gold, showing potential signs of age but seemed to be in good physical shape. On the nose, dried fruits such apricot and citrus fruits however, it was the striking note of coconut that ultimately led me to the Iberian peninsula. I figured a Rioja made in an oxidative style such as LdH Tondonia Blanco. On the palate, again with the dried fruits accompanied by nuts. This wine was balanced and had fine acid that provided the lift necessary. When the wine was revealed, I was couldn’t help but crack a smile; what a delight to try such a fantastic dry white from Portugal that, in many ways, was very energetic at 29 years young.
Served double-blind. The color was a darker tone of gold, showing potential signs of age but seemed to be in good physical shape. On the nose, dried fruits such apricot and citrus fruits however, it was the striking note of coconut that ultimately led me to the Iberian peninsula. I figured a Rioja made in an oxidative style such as LdH Tondonia Blanco. On the palate, again with the dried fruits accompanied by nuts. This wine was balanced and had fine acid that provided the lift necessary. When the wine was revealed, I was couldn’t help but crack a smile; what a delight to try such a fantastic dry white from Portugal that, in many ways, was very energetic at 29 years young.
Nov 12th, 2020
Iodine. Nutty. Sherry-esque. Deep gold, nearing amber. Cool wine. Not for everyone.
Iodine. Nutty. Sherry-esque. Deep gold, nearing amber. Cool wine. Not for everyone.
Sep 21st, 2019Independence Day 2019 🇺🇸🍾🎆
Evening BBQ with some close friends.
Lovely oxidative yellow apple & lemon curd...Lovely juice.
Independence Day 2019 🇺🇸🍾🎆
Evening BBQ with some close friends.
Lovely oxidative yellow apple & lemon curd...Lovely juice.
Who said Portugal can’t make white wine that last as much as Burgundy. Impressive acidity that still holds after 20 years. Worth every drop
Who said Portugal can’t make white wine that last as much as Burgundy. Impressive acidity that still holds after 20 years. Worth every drop
Sep 21st, 2018
Absolutely fascinating. Sweet smoke and oxidative aromas dominate the nose - butterscotch and chestnuts. On the palate the acidity rushes through with ferocity. Lemon peel and brine find a more caramel like finish. Beautiful and bizarre - and as always a pleasure to enjoy a birth vintage wine :) #sommcon
Absolutely fascinating. Sweet smoke and oxidative aromas dominate the nose - butterscotch and chestnuts. On the palate the acidity rushes through with ferocity. Lemon peel and brine find a more caramel like finish. Beautiful and bizarre - and as always a pleasure to enjoy a birth vintage wine :) #sommcon
Jul 24th, 2018
Amazing find! Pleasantly oxidized but still has fresh golden fruits and bright acidity. How do they do that?
Amazing find! Pleasantly oxidized but still has fresh golden fruits and bright acidity. How do they do that?
Jun 18th, 2018