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Vinha da Defesa Arinto Blend

8.817 ratings
8.91 pro ratings
Alentejano, Portugal
Arinto, Antão Vaz, Roupeiro
Top Notes For
Jeremiah

Dark yellow pretty old vintage for a white so we were quite skeptical but has a honeyed sweet aroma and palate, stone fruit flavors

Dark yellow pretty old vintage for a white so we were quite skeptical but has a honeyed sweet aroma and palate, stone fruit flavors

Feb 14th, 2018
T. H. Hopkinson

Pretty tight but not fully dope--a Don Cheadle-level wine (medium acid). Smells like ennui and rosebuds #theforceawakens

Pretty tight but not fully dope--a Don Cheadle-level wine (medium acid). Smells like ennui and rosebuds #theforceawakens

Dec 15th, 2015
Abraham Axler

Fresh bright subtle despite its eurotrash label. Medium acid slight bitterness. Ate with cod cantinho do avillez 2014

Fresh bright subtle despite its eurotrash label. Medium acid slight bitterness. Ate with cod cantinho do avillez 2014

Dec 15th, 2015
D Scher

2011 vintage. Vinha da Defesa Portugese dry white blend. Green apple and starfruit with a tart finish. Noticeable alcohol flavor. 14% ABV.

2011 vintage. Vinha da Defesa Portugese dry white blend. Green apple and starfruit with a tart finish. Noticeable alcohol flavor. 14% ABV.

Oct 29th, 2015
Paulo Junot Rocha

2014

Sep 19th, 2015
João Freire

Slightly fruty, grapefruit. Refreshing acidity

Slightly fruty, grapefruit. Refreshing acidity

Oct 26th, 2014
Vadim Shaganski

Vintage 2011

Vintage 2011

Sep 25th, 2014
Joana Dias

Vinha da Defesa white wine

Vinha da Defesa white wine

Sep 11th, 2013
Leslie Glen

Leslie had this 9 years ago

Leslie had this 9 years ago

Mar 29th, 2016
David Koenen

David had this 5 years ago

David had this 5 years ago

May 28th, 2020