Fig and ripe red fruits along with hints of cedar on the finish. Although a bit jammy this wine is sure to be a crowd pleaser but still has enough complexity to be interesting to a more discerning pallate as well. Once again a great value from Portugal! ($6) [9/24/16]
Fig and ripe red fruits along with hints of cedar on the finish. Although a bit jammy this wine is sure to be a crowd pleaser but still has enough complexity to be interesting to a more discerning pallate as well. Once again a great value from Portugal! ($6) [9/24/16]
7 people found it helpfulSep 24th, 2016
Wow, review number 100, a mile stone. I've stuck with this app. Thanks to all the great people who make it special.
I picked this wine because I never tried one from Portugal before.
On the nose its black berry, cigar box and earth. The taste is dark cherry, pepper, leather and herb. Medium bodied, ruby in color. An interesting q.p.r. red blend. Paired with chicken, mixed veggie and pappardelle dish.
Wine enthusiast has it at 90, but I need to lower my score because its a bit too peppery for my taste.
12% ABV.
News Flash! After 2 days vacuum sealed in the fridge, the strong pepper taste is now mild. The fruit is more ripe, and now we taste smoke. Amazing, I bump the rating to 8.8
Wow, review number 100, a mile stone. I've stuck with this app. Thanks to all the great people who make it special.
I picked this wine because I never tried one from Portugal before.
On the nose its black berry, cigar box and earth. The taste is dark cherry, pepper, leather and herb. Medium bodied, ruby in color. An interesting q.p.r. red blend. Paired with chicken, mixed veggie and pappardelle dish.
Wine enthusiast has it at 90, but I need to lower my score because its a bit too peppery for my taste.
12% ABV.
News Flash! After 2 days vacuum sealed in the fridge, the strong pepper taste is now mild. The fruit is more ripe, and now we taste smoke. Amazing, I bump the rating to 8.8
1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2019
Balanced but not complex, and not as fruit-driven as many Portuguese wines I've tasted. Softer, cherry laden notes and mild tannins, easy drinking. Day 2 a bit softer yet.
This is good, but many other Portuguese value wines offer more depth of flavor. Drink it now, I don't see improvement with age.
Balanced but not complex, and not as fruit-driven as many Portuguese wines I've tasted. Softer, cherry laden notes and mild tannins, easy drinking. Day 2 a bit softer yet.
This is good, but many other Portuguese value wines offer more depth of flavor. Drink it now, I don't see improvement with age.
1 person found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2017
Some red, blue and black fruit, jammy with high residual sugar, could be mistaken for Zinfandel. Only 1/2 glass please
Some red, blue and black fruit, jammy with high residual sugar, could be mistaken for Zinfandel. Only 1/2 glass please
Dec 28th, 2016
Really pleased with this wine. Very unique - earthy aroma, but not overpowering, and on the palate a strong sense of spicy mustard and pickle. Loved it. We'll want to pair it with food.
Really pleased with this wine. Very unique - earthy aroma, but not overpowering, and on the palate a strong sense of spicy mustard and pickle. Loved it. We'll want to pair it with food.
Sep 22nd, 2021
Lisboa, Portugal
