4 hour decant. I spotted this a while ago in a clearout section of a Lisbon Garrafeira for under 10 euros, so I took the risk - these Colares things seem to be hit and miss and, in my experience, mostly miss - but not this one - not much in the nose - clear but not particularly dark purple - the first sip is something of an assault - a lot of tannin on top of the blackberries and blackcurrants, but the balance is there, backed by enough acids to make it a very clean taste - decent finish - score!
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1/30/2021 - hsbotelho Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wonderful wine. Decanted for 3 hours.
Still young with good acidity and lot of years ahead.
Good Colares with excelent value for money.
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10/10/2015 - Claw Dee Puss Likes this wine: 91 Points
4 hour decant.
I spotted this a while ago in a clearout section of a Lisbon Garrafeira for under 10 euros, so I took the risk - these Colares things seem to be hit and miss and, in my experience, mostly miss - but not this one - not much in the nose - clear but not particularly dark purple - the first sip is something of an assault - a lot of tannin on top of the blackberries and blackcurrants, but the balance is there, backed by enough acids to make it a very clean taste - decent finish - score!
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