Herdade do Esporão
Monte Velho Alentejano Antão Vaz Blend
Fragrant and crisp, with a mélange of melon, grapefruit, lime, and stone fruits on the palate. I would never know this was a $10 wine. I think this is also my first Portuguese white wine. This 2014 vintage was a sample sent to me to review.
Fragrant and crisp, with a mélange of melon, grapefruit, lime, and stone fruits on the palate. I would never know this was a $10 wine. I think this is also my first Portuguese white wine. This 2014 vintage was a sample sent to me to review.
2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015Leesy, floral. Defined by lots of ripe citrus, almond, honey, and dried flowers. Most similar in my mind to Albariño from the O Rosal area.
Leesy, floral. Defined by lots of ripe citrus, almond, honey, and dried flowers. Most similar in my mind to Albariño from the O Rosal area.
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2015Quite a nice drink. I'll buy this one by the case.
Quite a nice drink. I'll buy this one by the case.
Mar 22nd, 2015Honeysuckle, desaturated stone fruit, lemon zest, bright acidity, medium body
Honeysuckle, desaturated stone fruit, lemon zest, bright acidity, medium body
Jan 24th, 2018Crisp, fruity. Paired well with sushi, just the tiniest hint of dry finish to prevent from being too sweet to pair with food. Wife and I both loved it!
Crisp, fruity. Paired well with sushi, just the tiniest hint of dry finish to prevent from being too sweet to pair with food. Wife and I both loved it!
Feb 15th, 20172014 in 16: light bready nose, hint of grapefruit, rich mid palate 13.5 abv
2014 in 16: light bready nose, hint of grapefruit, rich mid palate 13.5 abv
Feb 15th, 2016