Rich, bright tawny brown in color, a little too dark to call it amber. The nose on this wine is incredible. Deep treacle and caramel, yes, but also light almond and hazelnut, a touch of milk chocolate, a bit of golden raisin, and even a significant streak of bright lemon with some candied orange peel. It leaps from the glass and has amazing brightness and depth. Amazingly, most of those flavors continue on the palate, with caramel and browned butter over those nuts and the citrus to balance everything out. It has an amazingly smooth mouthfeel, with very little trace of fortification. The finish is balanced and very long, with the enough of that citrus on the end to give it lift and elegance. Just a beautiful wine from start to finish. Clearly the wine of the night, and a really nice way to end the evening. I'm just a little sad that there wasn't even a single sip left to try the next day, but on the other hand, why leave any when the wine is so good on day one? Just a great, great bottle.
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3/8/2016 - Snowryeder Likes this wine: 95 Points
Outstanding!
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2/15/2014 - Phredd Likes this wine: 96 Points
Rich, bright tawny brown in color, a little too dark to call it amber. The nose on this wine is incredible. Deep treacle and caramel, yes, but also light almond and hazelnut, a touch of milk chocolate, a bit of golden raisin, and even a significant streak of bright lemon with some candied orange peel. It leaps from the glass and has amazing brightness and depth. Amazingly, most of those flavors continue on the palate, with caramel and browned butter over those nuts and the citrus to balance everything out. It has an amazingly smooth mouthfeel, with very little trace of fortification. The finish is balanced and very long, with the enough of that citrus on the end to give it lift and elegance. Just a beautiful wine from start to finish. Clearly the wine of the night, and a really nice way to end the evening. I'm just a little sad that there wasn't even a single sip left to try the next day, but on the other hand, why leave any when the wine is so good on day one? Just a great, great bottle.
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4/24/2011 - Daniel R. wrote:
Páscoa em Geraz
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1/1/2009 - Daniel R. wrote:
Fantástico. Bebido nos anos do Pai que adorou
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3/10/2007 - cousteau wrote: 96 Points
Not a word to give or take from the last note.
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