At opening mature complex and a subtile fruityness. 18 C and after 1 hour a dry tone appeared and some tannins accompanying the alcohol. 19 C and less appearance of fruit. (91p) Will continue the bottle tomorrow. Dark berries, bold with medium+ body, complexity and balance. Excellent! (+92p)
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Becomes more coherent w. air. Dark purple, age not really present. Some dark fruit and milky chocolate bouquet. Smooth w. Some acidity and a good tannic bite. Lots of black fruits and berries. A bit one-dimensional and short. Generally good.
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Nose is restrained but everything else is in balance and satisfying. Decanted for an hour. Tannins are integrated and the finish is quite long. Bought back memories of a wonderful trip to Portugal!
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This is good juice! I don't like to splash around ratings much above 91 if I can help it (there is just so much ratings inflation these days - even here on CT) but this was wonderful. Still great depth, balanced, dark fruit, earth and savory notes, subtle spice and smooth tannins. Very nice and I will seek out more.
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Dark red, dense, few legs coming down slowly, good and indistinguishable aromas (to me). At taste round, balanced acidity and tannins, just slightly tannic, with a long dark chocolate finishing.
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Purchased for $35. Birthday wine tasting against 2015 Borba Garrafeira. Much more approachable than the Borba. Inky black. A blend of Alicante Bouche and Aragonez. Tons of oak on the nose. Borderline new world. Delicious notes of dark fruit and sweet oak. There's a nice note of iodine and spice here. Delicious. A half-step behind the Borba. But this is still fantastic. Grade: A
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12/10/2023 - libero wrote: 92 Points
A favorite and at parties have accepted good rates and acclamations.
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8/1/2023 - libero wrote: 92 Points
This is a Portugal blend, dense and smooth.
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2/14/2023 - libero wrote: 92 Points
A very good Blend Portuguese wine
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2/13/2023 - libero wrote: 92 Points
This Portuguese blend has been a consistent good blend and I rate it at 92.
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1/28/2023 - astifors Likes this wine: 92 Points
At opening mature complex and a subtile fruityness. 18 C and after 1 hour a dry tone appeared and some tannins accompanying the alcohol. 19 C and less appearance of fruit. (91p)
Will continue the bottle tomorrow.
Dark berries, bold with medium+ body, complexity and balance. Excellent! (+92p)
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10/10/2022 - tobyc Likes this wine: 87 Points
Becomes more coherent w. air. Dark purple, age not really present. Some dark fruit and milky chocolate bouquet. Smooth w. Some acidity and a good tannic bite. Lots of black fruits and berries. A bit one-dimensional and short. Generally good.
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8/10/2022 - libero wrote: 92 Points
A great Portuguese blend.
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8/8/2022 - libero wrote: 92 Points
Consistently delicious
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5/22/2022 - belfast taxman wrote: 92 Points
Drunk at Cris’s Place restaurant in Funchal, Madeira. Excellent accompaniment to duck. IMHO, one of the finest Alentejo wines.
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5/16/2022 - libero wrote: 92 Points
Consistently great wine
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4/12/2022 - libero wrote: 92 Points
This seven years bottle is Dark red, dense, few legs, but round, long finishing with a dark chocolate taste.
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12/24/2021 - ClausP wrote: 93 Points
very young, very powerful.
2 hour decant was prob. half of what was needed.
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10/8/2021 - Camsss Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nose is restrained but everything else is in balance and satisfying. Decanted for an hour. Tannins are integrated and the finish is quite long. Bought back memories of a wonderful trip to Portugal!
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8/15/2021 - libero wrote: 92 Points
This Portuguese blend has a quite good flavor.
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8/3/2021 - kenj001 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Need to let it open. Surprising nose. Enjoyed
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7/15/2021 - libero wrote: 92 Points
A full mouth wine. Let it open
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7/13/2021 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 91 Points
This is good juice! I don't like to splash around ratings much above 91 if I can help it (there is just so much ratings inflation these days - even here on CT) but this was wonderful. Still great depth, balanced, dark fruit, earth and savory notes, subtle spice and smooth tannins. Very nice and I will seek out more.
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4/13/2021 - ranriver wrote: 92 Points
Medium body, full of flavour and great balance. Drink now - not sure what else to wait for
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3/23/2021 - libero wrote: 92 Points
Dark red, dense, few legs going down slowly. Nice aromas but, I can’t tell which it is. Round, long finishing with a dark chocolate taste.
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3/23/2021 - libero wrote: 92 Points
Dark red, dense, few legs coming down slowly, good and indistinguishable aromas (to me). At taste round, balanced acidity and tannins, just slightly tannic, with a long dark chocolate finishing.
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2/7/2021 - tedcholl Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very rich, intense, and concentrated wine with a unique flavor profile. Blackberry, oak, tobacco, plum, licorice, and iodine.
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1/18/2021 - libero wrote: 92 Points
Just pop and pour. Let me see as it evolves.
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11/28/2020 - libero wrote: 92 Points
A great blend. Dark red, smooth drinking
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8/15/2020 - mwagner7700 wrote:
Purchased for $35. Birthday wine tasting against 2015 Borba Garrafeira. Much more approachable than the Borba. Inky black. A blend of Alicante Bouche and Aragonez. Tons of oak on the nose. Borderline new world. Delicious notes of dark fruit and sweet oak. There's a nice note of iodine and spice here. Delicious. A half-step behind the Borba. But this is still fantastic. Grade: A
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