Catedral Reserva Dão Red Blend

Aged to perfection!

This Portuguese wine is a blend of Tinta Roriz, Alfrocheiro, and Touriga-Nacional. Very elegant, like a bolder version of a Pinot noir and less fruity. Nose of allspice, vanilla, plum and mineral. Very soft, finely integrated dusty tannins and well done balanced acidity. Notes of savory spice, lots of minerality and a very subdued, concentrated fruit--something like unsweetened cherry juice or cassis liqueur. Got it on sale for $6.50 at Cost Plus World Market but it was the last bottle and randomly placed in the store. After searching online, it doesn't seem like it's sold in very many places.

Pleasantly surprised considering the price. Perfumed with roses and flavors of red fruits. Fresh, delicate and refined with a smooth finish. Great value for under $10.

Blackberries, anise, toasted grains, well integrated tannins, well rounded. Truly a gem at $12-$13.

Interesting funky spice. Good body with nice acid.

Trop sucré et troooop de tanins. Note to self: À ne pas racheter.

Smooth and velvety. Light jam body. Dry but not desiccating finish.

This is my kind of wine! The end taste is woody and it’s perfect with meat (specially a bbq made in the wood fire). Personal note: both, I and my fiancé loved this one, what is a rare find!!

Just yes.

All alcohol up front... Some berry on the finish