Moreira, Olazabal and Borges
Dão Red Blend
Dão, Beiras, Portugal
Just concluded the annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again. Notes are somewhat brief, as my focus is relaxing and watching the Common Loons swimming and diving in the cove in front of our camp.
Nose has mashed black currant, mashed blackberry, cold cherry slices, bruised violets, plum peel and bruised plum.
Palate has blackberry, ripe plum, (light) cigar box, mashed black currant, milk chocolate shavings, cedar plank on fire and rehydrated raisin with smooth tannins and light acidity. Last bottle, yet still many years to go; if anyone is holding, next bottles can be 2024-28.
Just concluded the annual Fall seclusion at our cabin in the Rangeley lakes region of Maine, mobile service up there is mostly non-existent, after several days I am posting again. Notes are somewhat brief, as my focus is relaxing and watching the Common Loons swimming and diving in the cove in front of our camp.
Nose has mashed black currant, mashed blackberry, cold cherry slices, bruised violets, plum peel and bruised plum.
Palate has blackberry, ripe plum, (light) cigar box, mashed black currant, milk chocolate shavings, cedar plank on fire and rehydrated raisin with smooth tannins and light acidity. Last bottle, yet still many years to go; if anyone is holding, next bottles can be 2024-28.
Importer notes are more descriptive/educational than my own: "A blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Baga from the granite soils of Quinta do Corujão. The Touriga Nacional is foot trodden in lagar, while the Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Baga are fermented in stainless steel tank at low temperatures with little extraction. Aged for 12 months 30 percent new and 70 percent used French oak barrels."
Deep purple/violet color, nose of cassis/ripe plum and wild flowers. On the palate, it is fresh with soft tannins and practically no acidity, with its very velvety texture.
Absolutely stunning pairing with our local, grass fed Angus burgers, nestled into the best Sourdough buns your ever dug your teeth into. (Our local baker from France is a crazy Sourdough guy, he does everything with it; Pizza crusts are other-worldly!)
Importer notes are more descriptive/educational than my own: "A blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Baga from the granite soils of Quinta do Corujão. The Touriga Nacional is foot trodden in lagar, while the Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Baga are fermented in stainless steel tank at low temperatures with little extraction. Aged for 12 months 30 percent new and 70 percent used French oak barrels."
Deep purple/violet color, nose of cassis/ripe plum and wild flowers. On the palate, it is fresh with soft tannins and practically no acidity, with its very velvety texture.
Absolutely stunning pairing with our local, grass fed Angus burgers, nestled into the best Sourdough buns your ever dug your teeth into. (Our local baker from France is a crazy Sourdough guy, he does everything with it; Pizza crusts are other-worldly!)
Joseph had this 9 years ago
Joseph had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulAug 18th, 2015Pedro had this 11 years ago
Pedro had this 11 years ago
1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2013
Wine of the month. Blood, iron, violets, lemon, pepper, and Celtic firmness of mind. Love #Dão!
Wine of the month. Blood, iron, violets, lemon, pepper, and Celtic firmness of mind. Love #Dão!
Sep 25th, 2014Dark plums & blackberries, blood, iron, violets, pronounced black pepper, some crushed rock, too.
Delightfully surprising on the palate - light & smooth yet quite austere & with great purity at the same time. Beautifully poised, fresh, with finely grained tannins and loads of of character. What a wine! Must be peaking right now.
Dark plums & blackberries, blood, iron, violets, pronounced black pepper, some crushed rock, too.
Delightfully surprising on the palate - light & smooth yet quite austere & with great purity at the same time. Beautifully poised, fresh, with finely grained tannins and loads of of character. What a wine! Must be peaking right now.
Fresh and bright with all the power of Portugal supporting it
Fresh and bright with all the power of Portugal supporting it
Mar 17th, 2017
Good rich earthy wine bursting with flavor in a low alcohol format.
Good rich earthy wine bursting with flavor in a low alcohol format.
Oct 9th, 2016
Cedar and dark fruit on the nose. Balanced taste with some plum and blackberry.
Cedar and dark fruit on the nose. Balanced taste with some plum and blackberry.
Feb 6th, 2016