2011 Quinta de Soalheiro Alvarinho Soalheiro

Community Tasting Notes (12) Avg Score: 89.3 points

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  9/14/2015 - Halfeel Does not like this wine: 86 Points

  We really liked this wine when we first tried it around 2.5 years ago in 2013. Not so much with with this last bottle in the cellar, so either a possibly a bad bottle or perhaps past its prime

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  1/3/2015 - Conde Likes this wine: 91 Points

  It takes a while before it opens up, but when it does it´s generous and fruity (grape, lemon, pineapple) with a touch of minerals and white flowers at the end. On the palate it´s just as generous, with a good, silky, smooth body, refreshing acidity, and a fair amount of lemon and exotic fruit. The finish is more than ok with some minerals right at the end. I think this wine will develop even further, and for the better, for some years yet.
  To an "Arroz de tamboril" - a lovely match!

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  10/23/2014 - M.Batard wrote: 89 Points

  Nectarine and white floral nose. Nectarine, pineapple, and grapefruit on the palate, which boast a very good balance of acidity and fruit. Voluptuous mouthfeel, like an Oregon pinot gris, but with an astringent finish, which is actually a nice touch. Interesting wine. This gets better with time in the glass.

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  9/8/2013 - Conde Likes this wine: 89 Points

  I agree with JVG. Very nice nose of fruit and flowers, and exotic fruit combined with lemon on the palate makes it a nice experience. Easy drinking with lots of taste.

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  5/24/2013 - JVG wrote: 89 Points

  Color: Straw yellow
  
  Nose: Explosive bouquet of fresh fruit and flowers, with dominant fruit aromas of yellow and white peach, pear, lychee, and a lemon-lime citrus backbone combined with perfumed white flower notes of gardenia and lily.
  
  Mouthfeel: Voluptuous but not fat.
  
  Palate: The fruit is more exotic and tropical here than on the nose, tending toward pineapple, mango, and kiwi. Very generous and forward, but has enough acid to stay lively. The finish is clean and crisp, and the wine is therefore quite refreshing.
  
  This is a very enjoyable, very well made wine. Great fruit, pure, clean, and refreshing, and good texture. It's very primary and fruity, which keeps its just south of 90 points for me, but I was happy with the purchase.

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