Quinta dos Roques
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Deep bright ruby, deep dark red fruits with sandalwood (!) notes. Dry, mature ripe tannins with a tickle of freshening acidity with great depth.
Deep bright ruby, deep dark red fruits with sandalwood (!) notes. Dry, mature ripe tannins with a tickle of freshening acidity with great depth.
1 person found it helpfulMay 4th, 2014Still trying to figure out Encruzado. This one is nice, just wish it had just a little less oak and a little more mineral depth.
Still trying to figure out Encruzado. This one is nice, just wish it had just a little less oak and a little more mineral depth.
1 person found it helpfulDec 21st, 2013
This needs decant as hot w alcohol at start but settles down. All about echoes of Burgundy, but shallower
This needs decant as hot w alcohol at start but settles down. All about echoes of Burgundy, but shallower
Aug 22nd, 2015
Enough rich and robust structure to receive spicy food. Quinta dos Roques Encruzado Quinta dos Roques 22 @3256, Toscan, 250309-250412
Enough rich and robust structure to receive spicy food. Quinta dos Roques Encruzado Quinta dos Roques 22 @3256, Toscan, 250309-250412
Mar 9th, 2025A good drink for oak and malo fans and a decent price.
A good drink for oak and malo fans and a decent price.
Nov 9th, 2018
Creamy and rich with bright acidity. Structured and fuller bodied. Oak kind of takes the lead though.
Creamy and rich with bright acidity. Structured and fuller bodied. Oak kind of takes the lead though.
Oct 17th, 2018