Douro, Portugal
Really restrained despite the concentration and alcohol. Grippy tannins. Great at cellar temp!
Really restrained despite the concentration and alcohol. Grippy tannins. Great at cellar temp!
Aug 6th, 2015Lot of thick blackberry, some slight leather, smells of bright berry jam (boysenberry), has bad oaky at end, not terrible but commercial
Lot of thick blackberry, some slight leather, smells of bright berry jam (boysenberry), has bad oaky at end, not terrible but commercial
Jun 30th, 2018
Manages to be fresh yet earthy at the same time. Great w food
Manages to be fresh yet earthy at the same time. Great w food
Feb 15th, 2016More fruity - berries. Light syrah like
More fruity - berries. Light syrah like
Nov 27th, 2015
Really liked this. Better than the 2012 reserva? Soft smooth long finish a really excellent wine. Didn't feel the 14%advertised.
Really liked this. Better than the 2012 reserva? Soft smooth long finish a really excellent wine. Didn't feel the 14%advertised.
Aug 7th, 2015Subtle, a little juicy, but surprisingly powerful tannins and alcohol. Muito bem
Subtle, a little juicy, but surprisingly powerful tannins and alcohol. Muito bem
Aug 6th, 2015Great dry red from the Douro region of north Portugal. Goes well with meats
Great dry red from the Douro region of north Portugal. Goes well with meats
Apr 15th, 2015
Nice tarry, fruity nose. Dry, mild tannins and reasonably long finish.
Nice tarry, fruity nose. Dry, mild tannins and reasonably long finish.
Mar 13th, 2015
