Douro, Portugal
If you want to try a Meao that is starting to show what age in bottle will do this is the wine to try. 2005 and 2006 are drinking much younger, but 2007 is showing brick red tones at the edges, while the nose and palate have given way to time due talk the more difficult growing season. Aromas and flavors of forest floor, especially fall leaves, red savory fruits, roasted plum and subtle licorice spice and lavender. The structure is fine and silky as the tannin have mellowed, while the fruit has evolved completely into the tertiary phase. Drink now or hold for 2-3 years.
Tasted at Quinta do Vale Meao 10/16/2015, bottle open 24 hours.
#meao #dourovalley
If you want to try a Meao that is starting to show what age in bottle will do this is the wine to try. 2005 and 2006 are drinking much younger, but 2007 is showing brick red tones at the edges, while the nose and palate have given way to time due talk the more difficult growing season. Aromas and flavors of forest floor, especially fall leaves, red savory fruits, roasted plum and subtle licorice spice and lavender. The structure is fine and silky as the tannin have mellowed, while the fruit has evolved completely into the tertiary phase. Drink now or hold for 2-3 years.
Tasted at Quinta do Vale Meao 10/16/2015, bottle open 24 hours.
#meao #dourovalley
On of the best reds I have ever had from the Douro
On of the best reds I have ever had from the Douro
Mar 2nd, 2014
First red after lockdown in a greek restaurant with the boys. When opened up there is no smell when sniffed. Overall not very complex and not much fruit. Maybe overshadowed by the graveyard 2000.
First red after lockdown in a greek restaurant with the boys. When opened up there is no smell when sniffed. Overall not very complex and not much fruit. Maybe overshadowed by the graveyard 2000.
Oct 30th, 2020Stunning! Just coming into it's peak, still has a good amount tannins for being 10yrs old. Decanted for almost 90min prior to tasting. Black cherry aromas. On the palate, it's dark fruits galore, a touch of smoke, and cedar. If you want to try a higher end Portuguese wine, definitely try this producer. Always amazing!
Stunning! Just coming into it's peak, still has a good amount tannins for being 10yrs old. Decanted for almost 90min prior to tasting. Black cherry aromas. On the palate, it's dark fruits galore, a touch of smoke, and cedar. If you want to try a higher end Portuguese wine, definitely try this producer. Always amazing!
May 27th, 2017Ilkka had this 11 years ago
Ilkka had this 11 years ago
Dec 12th, 2013
