Medium garnet red, bright and light bodied. Initially this wine had aromas of cedar, cigar and barnyard. The first taste was a flood of chewy tannins and pepper followed by vanilla, butter, dark cherry and ripe strawberries. If this wine had not changed while open, i would have poured it out and given it a low 80's score. Good news, with a little patience, this wine changes dramatically. After an hour, aromas of leather and honeysuckle predominated. Flavors of mildly tart dark fruits in an envelope of well balanced tannins and acid. I found the wine quite enjoyable as the last glass was drained. Need to go find a few more bottles.
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3/18/2013 - wingawh Likes this wine: 90 Points
Going out on a limb with a 90 for this wine. I was very pleased with it for the value.
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7/14/2012 - Coelho1803 wrote: 88 Points
Bom portuga
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2/26/2012 - Lee Fining wrote: 89 Points
Medium garnet red, bright and light bodied. Initially this wine had aromas of cedar, cigar and barnyard. The first taste was a flood of chewy tannins and pepper followed by vanilla, butter, dark cherry and ripe strawberries. If this wine had not changed while open, i would have poured it out and given it a low 80's score. Good news, with a little patience, this wine changes dramatically. After an hour, aromas of leather and honeysuckle predominated. Flavors of mildly tart dark fruits in an envelope of well balanced tannins and acid. I found the wine quite enjoyable as the last glass was drained. Need to go find a few more bottles.
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7/14/2011 - Klaas and Sholine Likes this wine: 89 Points
We're picking up a case - this is quite lovely
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