This Verdelho was not what I was expecting. I thought that it would be light and fruity, like the Spanish or Portuguese wines of the same varietal. This was a much heavier and intense version. Once the heat of its 15.5% alcohol by volume evaporates, it's pleasant nose of ripe citrus and pepper explodes. This wine tastes of citrus, apples, pears, peaches, and honey. There is also a very heavy herbal taste, which is a little unpleasant. One reviewer calls this coriander seed. I am not sure where it comes from, but it makes the wine disjointed and kills the harmony of its fruit, crisp acidity, and creamy oak. It is rich and has a nice mouth coating texture. The wine is medium bodied with a pleasant finish.
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We had this as an aperitif before Easter dinner while the grandchildren hunted for Easter eggs. A very pleasant wine. Most of us are not very experienced with verdelho. Will certainly buy again.
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2/20/2015 - S.Wayne Likes this wine: 89 Points
Our 3rd bottle. nose has initial subtle petroleum followed by floral notes. nice acidity with oily and apricot palate.
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11/30/2014 - Endodr wrote: 86 Points
This Verdelho was not what I was expecting. I thought that it would be light and fruity, like the Spanish or Portuguese wines of the same varietal. This was a much heavier and intense version. Once the heat of its 15.5% alcohol by volume evaporates, it's pleasant nose of ripe citrus and pepper explodes. This wine tastes of citrus, apples, pears, peaches, and honey. There is also a very heavy herbal taste, which is a little unpleasant. One reviewer calls this coriander seed. I am not sure where it comes from, but it makes the wine disjointed and kills the harmony of its fruit, crisp acidity, and creamy oak. It is rich and has a nice mouth coating texture. The wine is medium bodied with a pleasant finish.
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4/27/2014 - jbehrendt wrote: 90 Points
We had this as an aperitif before Easter dinner while the grandchildren hunted for Easter eggs. A very pleasant wine. Most of us are not very experienced with verdelho. Will certainly buy again.
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4/16/2014 - rpenn77 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Fresh rich alternative white wine with notes of pear and apricot.
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3/29/2014 - Cashious Likes this wine: 90 Points
Sweet and fun. Worth every dollar. I would buy this again.
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