-- popped and poured -- -- tasted non-blind over two days -- -- blend of Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, and Moscatel Galego --
NOSE: intense tropical aromas (papaya and mango jelly candies); bit of grassiness or bell pepper – some kind of green note; smells like it will be a bit artificially sweet.
BODY: green-yellow color of moderate intensity; medium-light bodied.
TASTE: simple presentation; light fruit flavors; good minerality; hint of spearmint on the finish, which is light to medium-light in intensity, and short to medium-short in length; seems somewhat stripped down; no perceptible oak; could use more acidity; a good cheap wine – good for the price – but this is no diamond in the rough; could use more amplitude; definitely drinks best with a good chill on it. This actually did improve a bit on Day 2: very minerally; light orange flavor; a bit fruitier on Day 2 than Day 1.
B: 50, 5, 11, 13, 6 = 85
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6/5/2013 - Zweder wrote: 84 Points
Monthly Tasting Group EEE #019; Portugal (@ My place): In the bouquet citrus, buxus and white fruits. On the palate, grasses, passion fruits and herbs and spices. Ok acidity.
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10/4/2012 - bacchus of knockholt Likes this wine:
Grapey, floral nose. Light fruit to taste, easy drinking
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6/19/2012 - grafstrb wrote: 85 Points
-- popped and poured --
-- tasted non-blind over two days --
-- blend of Viosinho, Malvasia Fina, and Moscatel Galego --
NOSE: intense tropical aromas (papaya and mango jelly candies); bit of grassiness or bell pepper – some kind of green note; smells like it will be a bit artificially sweet.
BODY: green-yellow color of moderate intensity; medium-light bodied.
TASTE: simple presentation; light fruit flavors; good minerality; hint of spearmint on the finish, which is light to medium-light in intensity, and short to medium-short in length; seems somewhat stripped down; no perceptible oak; could use more acidity; a good cheap wine – good for the price – but this is no diamond in the rough; could use more amplitude; definitely drinks best with a good chill on it. This actually did improve a bit on Day 2: very minerally; light orange flavor; a bit fruitier on Day 2 than Day 1.
B: 50, 5, 11, 13, 6 = 85
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11/2/2011 - fanglangzhe Likes this wine: 86 Points
Nice aromas of citrus, lychee, pears. Super dry on the palate with nice lime like acidity, but a bit thin. Good QPR.
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