"The Lopez of Portugal"- what a beauty. Leathery red fruit, with dried floral notes and a touch of jamon iberico. Silky and full rounded palate, with a little allspice and sweet earth that lingers. By far my favorite Portuguese producer, Bairrada is my new jam.
"The Lopez of Portugal"- what a beauty. Leathery red fruit, with dried floral notes and a touch of jamon iberico. Silky and full rounded palate, with a little allspice and sweet earth that lingers. By far my favorite Portuguese producer, Bairrada is my new jam.
Jan 29th, 2017Really interesting Portugese white, 40% bical/40%cerceal/20 something else! On medium end of a light frame, all white flowers & freshness w an undercurrent of Burgundian rounded deliciousness.
Really interesting Portugese white, 40% bical/40%cerceal/20 something else! On medium end of a light frame, all white flowers & freshness w an undercurrent of Burgundian rounded deliciousness.
Jul 24th, 2015Baga is what I need more of in my life...among other things...Luis Pato, Bravo, Bravo...
Baga is what I need more of in my life...among other things...Luis Pato, Bravo, Bravo...
Sep 8th, 2013Perfectly tannic #Baga! Damn, this is a delicious #Portuguese bargain. Floral and finishes beautifully. Would love to have this with dinner... #SommCon
Perfectly tannic #Baga! Damn, this is a delicious #Portuguese bargain. Floral and finishes beautifully. Would love to have this with dinner... #SommCon
Jul 24th, 2018What sommeliers look for....
What sommeliers look for....
Sep 29th, 2016Perfect for a night at broa
Perfect for a night at broa
Feb 3rd, 2016Perfect wine with fatty meats
Perfect wine with fatty meats
Oct 28th, 2015Tasty, well rounded after decanting, strong flavours despite lower alcohol (12.5%) than many reds. Needed to open up. From Beira Atlantico region. Colgeita Seleccionada, Red Wine 12. 60% Baga / 40% Touriga National. $12 at Whole Foods
Tasty, well rounded after decanting, strong flavours despite lower alcohol (12.5%) than many reds. Needed to open up. From Beira Atlantico region. Colgeita Seleccionada, Red Wine 12. 60% Baga / 40% Touriga National. $12 at Whole Foods
Aug 26th, 2015dried ripe dark fruit / light in body / interesting juxtaposition
dried ripe dark fruit / light in body / interesting juxtaposition
May 5th, 2015It's not a bad wine, but it has a very bitter finish that I find unpleasant
It's not a bad wine, but it has a very bitter finish that I find unpleasant
Jan 4th, 2015