Caves São João
Poço do Lobo Arinto
Beiras, Portugal
Nose has honey, juiced lemon/orange, oxidized apple, warm toffee, dried coconut, sea spray, light Sherry notes, shellac flakes, old wood planks, sawdust, browning butter and roasted tree nuts.
Palate has dried lemon, old wax, toasted pistachio, honey, butterscotch dipped yellow apple with flaked sea salt, candied lemon and an incredible finish. Long with fine acidity, non-stop, oxidative notes but not overindulgent. Decanted +2H, continuing its development on our glasses (Gabriel-Glas StandArt tonight).
This wine is perfect shape and still has many years in front of it; 2030+ in proper storage. Quite possibly one of the finest bottles of any blanc we've enjoyed this year, certainly in a top five for 2020. A great example of why Portugal's blanc offerings need so many years of rest, the reward is substantial.
Nose has honey, juiced lemon/orange, oxidized apple, warm toffee, dried coconut, sea spray, light Sherry notes, shellac flakes, old wood planks, sawdust, browning butter and roasted tree nuts.
Palate has dried lemon, old wax, toasted pistachio, honey, butterscotch dipped yellow apple with flaked sea salt, candied lemon and an incredible finish. Long with fine acidity, non-stop, oxidative notes but not overindulgent. Decanted +2H, continuing its development on our glasses (Gabriel-Glas StandArt tonight).
This wine is perfect shape and still has many years in front of it; 2030+ in proper storage. Quite possibly one of the finest bottles of any blanc we've enjoyed this year, certainly in a top five for 2020. A great example of why Portugal's blanc offerings need so many years of rest, the reward is substantial.
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, 2019Deep golden color, fully developed aromas of orange rind, marmelade, dried apricot, nuts and hay. Consistent notes on the palate, with fresh acidity and a long finish.
Deep golden color, fully developed aromas of orange rind, marmelade, dried apricot, nuts and hay. Consistent notes on the palate, with fresh acidity and a long finish.
Aug 9th, 2019
Trobada Alternativa, Montgat. Josep R.
03.06.19
Trobada Alternativa, Montgat. Josep R.
03.06.19
I’m in love. Didn’t really know what to expect but this is right up my alley 😍. Floral, honeyed, lemon, notes of sherry. So rich.
I’m in love. Didn’t really know what to expect but this is right up my alley 😍. Floral, honeyed, lemon, notes of sherry. So rich.
May 8th, 2018