Quinta de Foz de Arouce
Vinho Regional Beiras Red Blend
Beiras, Portugal
Heady aromas of tart red cherry, raspberry, juicy blueberry, plum, dark currant, smoke, pepper, pepper, pepper, cedar, truffle, mushroom. Medium- concentration. Ruby with garnet rim. High acidity, high tannins, with dusty licorice on the palate and finish.
Heady aromas of tart red cherry, raspberry, juicy blueberry, plum, dark currant, smoke, pepper, pepper, pepper, cedar, truffle, mushroom. Medium- concentration. Ruby with garnet rim. High acidity, high tannins, with dusty licorice on the palate and finish.
Oct 2nd, 2019
Hard transition from a French champagne, but love the balanced tannins and dark fruit!
Hard transition from a French champagne, but love the balanced tannins and dark fruit!
Sep 11th, 2017
A healthy deep red core with brighter red edges. A muted nose seems reticent, but subtle hints of plum, leather and spice appear. The palate is another story entirely. Black plum, mint, blackberry, and black tea flavors are balanced and evenly meld with a tannic stronghold. The tannins are a little dry on the finish but the rest is clean and balanced. Solid value at $15.
A healthy deep red core with brighter red edges. A muted nose seems reticent, but subtle hints of plum, leather and spice appear. The palate is another story entirely. Black plum, mint, blackberry, and black tea flavors are balanced and evenly meld with a tannic stronghold. The tannins are a little dry on the finish but the rest is clean and balanced. Solid value at $15.
3 people found it helpfulSep 16th, 2013Diving into the Portugese pool. Great recommendation by the Somm at Andea in NY. Apricots with minerals and a bit of oxidation. Cool stuff
Diving into the Portugese pool. Great recommendation by the Somm at Andea in NY. Apricots with minerals and a bit of oxidation. Cool stuff
2 people found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014
Popped and poured. Much lighter bodied than I'd expect from Portugal. Dig. Great table wine.
Popped and poured. Much lighter bodied than I'd expect from Portugal. Dig. Great table wine.
1 person found it helpfulApr 14th, 2015
Deep ruby purple in the glass. Dark red to blue-black fruit on the nose. Blackberry and patent leather on the palate with finessed tannins. Medium plus tannins and medium plus acidity. Ready for that steak on the grill.
Deep ruby purple in the glass. Dark red to blue-black fruit on the nose. Blackberry and patent leather on the palate with finessed tannins. Medium plus tannins and medium plus acidity. Ready for that steak on the grill.
Jul 3rd, 2016
Inky purple in color...glass staining. Strong notes of ripe (but not cooked) blackberry, bramble, and plums with oak notes of vanilla and cloves. Strong initial attack of dark fruit with good acidity. Smooth, but drying tannins. The oak is present but not overpowering. For as powerful as the nose is and the initial attack are, the finish is a bit fleeting. Needs time to breath and/ or age. Would be great with a burger.
Inky purple in color...glass staining. Strong notes of ripe (but not cooked) blackberry, bramble, and plums with oak notes of vanilla and cloves. Strong initial attack of dark fruit with good acidity. Smooth, but drying tannins. The oak is present but not overpowering. For as powerful as the nose is and the initial attack are, the finish is a bit fleeting. Needs time to breath and/ or age. Would be great with a burger.
Jan 17th, 2014
Fruity, juicy, mouthfull. A modern, easy and soft Beiras
Fruity, juicy, mouthfull. A modern, easy and soft Beiras
Jan 8th, 2014
Blend of 80% Baga and 20% Touriga National. Deep red color with garnet highlights. Aromas of concentrated red fruits. Bright red berries and plums on the pallet as well with hints of tobacco, cocoa and dried herbs. Just a touch of oak on the medium-plus finish. Silky tannins and well balanced. Medium-minus body and quite fresh tasting.
Blend of 80% Baga and 20% Touriga National. Deep red color with garnet highlights. Aromas of concentrated red fruits. Bright red berries and plums on the pallet as well with hints of tobacco, cocoa and dried herbs. Just a touch of oak on the medium-plus finish. Silky tannins and well balanced. Medium-minus body and quite fresh tasting.
Mar 1st, 202380% Baga, 20% Touriga Nacional. Black fruit and herby aromas, soft but present acidity, medium- body, light blackberries, lingering dried herb tannins. From Break It Down: Herbs class, in tbe beforetimes.
80% Baga, 20% Touriga Nacional. Black fruit and herby aromas, soft but present acidity, medium- body, light blackberries, lingering dried herb tannins. From Break It Down: Herbs class, in tbe beforetimes.
Mar 26th, 2022