Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red apple, blackberry; medium acid, medium plus firm tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium intensity flavors with more wood on palate, old wood, cigar box, potpourri; flavors and aromas a bit reserved
Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red apple, blackberry; medium acid, medium plus firm tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium intensity flavors with more wood on palate, old wood, cigar box, potpourri; flavors and aromas a bit reserved
Oct 11th, 2021
This is what convinced me that Portuguese wine is worth exploring. Fantastic. Some oak, great tannins, supple but restrained.
This is what convinced me that Portuguese wine is worth exploring. Fantastic. Some oak, great tannins, supple but restrained.
2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Fantastic wine. Reminds me of a great rioja with a strong oak nose. Nice tannic finish. Heavy bodied with really good balance.
Fantastic wine. Reminds me of a great rioja with a strong oak nose. Nice tannic finish. Heavy bodied with really good balance.
2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Forgive me for lovin' the juice, but this Douro red brings it with such elegance and grace. It's meaty and sophisticated, juicy and nuanced, bright and plush...well pit together in the best of the modern sense. It feels, well, indulgent. If there's such a thing as a Portuguese 'gateway' way into into Cali cults, this may be The One!
Forgive me for lovin' the juice, but this Douro red brings it with such elegance and grace. It's meaty and sophisticated, juicy and nuanced, bright and plush...well pit together in the best of the modern sense. It feels, well, indulgent. If there's such a thing as a Portuguese 'gateway' way into into Cali cults, this may be The One!
2 people found it helpfulMar 26th, 2014
Fantastic, Portuguese
1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2019
Bordelaise in its build. Lots of currant, leather, smoke around a core of fine ground tannin and graphite.
Bordelaise in its build. Lots of currant, leather, smoke around a core of fine ground tannin and graphite.
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2015
A little strong on tannic, but well structured finish. Some oak.
A little strong on tannic, but well structured finish. Some oak.
1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Big beast. We'll see how it opens up . . .
Big beast. We'll see how it opens up . . .
1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Made short work of this Portuguese reserve. The first pour was quite tasty, but the next mellowed out considerably.
Made short work of this Portuguese reserve. The first pour was quite tasty, but the next mellowed out considerably.
1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2014
Fantastic rich reserva Douro with great acidity, balanced fruit and tannins, awesome with dry-rubbed steaks
Fantastic rich reserva Douro with great acidity, balanced fruit and tannins, awesome with dry-rubbed steaks
1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2013
Douro, Portugal
