Douro, Portugal
Drank 3/19/19 over 2 nights.
Nose and flavors of blackberry, tar, and earth. Modifying my previous score as this was a bit less expressive and a touch more muddy than my previous tasting. Still, a very nice value.
3/21/7/4/3 +50= 88 pts.
Drank 3/19/19 over 2 nights.
Nose and flavors of blackberry, tar, and earth. Modifying my previous score as this was a bit less expressive and a touch more muddy than my previous tasting. Still, a very nice value.
3/21/7/4/3 +50= 88 pts.
Drank 2/21/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.
Soil and black fruit on the lighter nose. Very smooth, dark flavors of blackberry, black cherry soil, and tar. Medium, very well integrated tannins. An incredible value for those looking for a big old world red.
3/21/8/5/3 +50 =90 pts.
Drank 2/21/19. Tasting event. Tasting pour.
Soil and black fruit on the lighter nose. Very smooth, dark flavors of blackberry, black cherry soil, and tar. Medium, very well integrated tannins. An incredible value for those looking for a big old world red.
3/21/8/5/3 +50 =90 pts.
A little sharp, but great with dinner!
A little sharp, but great with dinner!
Aug 23rd, 2024
Drank in September 2021. Big bold, inky red. Smooth with some spicy notes. The lush berry flavor lingers long on the palate. Pears well with pasta, red meat and a variety of foods.
Drank in September 2021. Big bold, inky red. Smooth with some spicy notes. The lush berry flavor lingers long on the palate. Pears well with pasta, red meat and a variety of foods.
Sep 16th, 2021
Big red with dark fruits and earthy notes wrapped in solid tannins, drinkable but could sit for another year or two.
Big red with dark fruits and earthy notes wrapped in solid tannins, drinkable but could sit for another year or two.
Mar 29th, 2020
Another insane value from this incredible wine maker and beautiful region. Full bodied, funky, hint of spice, elegantly rounded fruit.
Another insane value from this incredible wine maker and beautiful region. Full bodied, funky, hint of spice, elegantly rounded fruit.
Nov 17th, 2019
Killer quality price ratio. Dark black fruits and nice tannic structure for a $10 wine. Portugal. Nuff said.
Killer quality price ratio. Dark black fruits and nice tannic structure for a $10 wine. Portugal. Nuff said.
Aug 17th, 2019
Very dry and earthy. Dark fruits. Pretty smooth.
Very dry and earthy. Dark fruits. Pretty smooth.
Jul 21st, 2019
Enjoyed this bottle over spicy Indian food. Nicely balanced and light to medium body.
Enjoyed this bottle over spicy Indian food. Nicely balanced and light to medium body.
Apr 21st, 2019Nice nose with a light finish. @Home. under $15-20 range.
Nice nose with a light finish. @Home. under $15-20 range.
Feb 18th, 2019