Archive for 'Portugal' Category

Dow’s 2000 Vintage Port - Dessert Wine

Dec 31st, 2010 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Dow’s from Portugal. Very dark opaque purple colour, with a typically spicy nose and intense underlying aromas of blackberries and blackcurrants. On the palate enormous weight and structure with a marvellous balance of dense black fruit flavours and firm tannins.
 

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Taylor Fladgate 20 Year-old Tawny - Port Dessert Wine

Dec 1st, 2010 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Taylor Fladgate from Portugal. Another magnificent and finely-balanced old tawny blend of outstanding richness and complexity. This rare Port is traditionally enjoyed as a dessert wine or at the end of the meal. Ideal for summer drinking, Taylor’s 20 Year Old Tawny may bc scrvcd cool.
 

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Quinta do Vallado 2005 Douro Tinto - Red Wine

Nov 20th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Quinta do Vallado from Portugal. The majority of the grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks for a week, while a small portion of the grapes from the old vineyards were foot-trodden and fermented in lagers for the same period. This blend is dark red, with crimson highlights and a mature [...]

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Warre’s Otima 10 Year Tawny (500ML) - Port Dessert Wine

Oct 15th, 2010 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Warre’s from Portugal. The latest addition to the range of fine ports from Warres, Otima is an aged 10 year old Tawny especially suitable for those with a preference for the lighter style of Port. Its delicate palate challenges the traditional perception of Port as a dark and [...]

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Lavradores de Feitoria 2003 Tres Bagos - Red Wine

Oct 9th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Lavradores de Feitoria from Portugal. 52% Touriga Nacional, 16.5% Touriga Franca,14% Tinta Barroca, 13.5% Tinta Roriz, 4% other. Produced from grapes from three different subregions: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, & Douro Superior from some of the best viticultural talent in Portugal. The idea behind this novel project is to take advantage [...]

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Croft 2003 Vintage Port - Dessert Wine

Oct 4th, 2010 by admin | 0

Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine by Croft from Portugal. The 2003 Croft Vintage Port reveals an opaque, black-colored core with notes of dark ruby on the rim. Its gorgeously creamy, profound nose displays sweet dark cherries, black plums, pepper, raisin jam, and blueberries. Thick, satin-textured, and immensely rich, this opulent yet elegant wine is [...]

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Broadbent Vinho Verde NV - White Wine

Oct 3rd, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Broadbent from Portugal. Vinho Verde, the most popular white wine from Portugal, is a deliciously refressing, light wine. Verde, meaning Green refers to the hints of lime color. It is an ideal warm weather wine, excellent for lunch and picnics, or an evening apertif. It makes a brilliant pairing with any [...]

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Jose Maria Da Fonseca 2001 Periquita Classico - Red Wine

Aug 11th, 2010 by admin | 2

Red Wine by Jose Maria Da Fonseca from Portugal. 100% Castel?o Frances grape For more than 150 years, this landmark wine from the southwestern coast of Portugal has been a welcome guest at the tables of discerning wine drinkers and an international ambassador for fine Portuguese wines. Created by Jose Maria da [...]

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Quinta de Roriz 2003 Reserva Douro - Red Wine

Jul 14th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Quinta de Roriz from Portugal. Concentrated and intense. Shows plenty of French roast flavors, with dark cherry, flanked plum, mineral and smoke. Silky tannins fill the caressing finish. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz. Drink now through 2010. Wine Spectator 89 Points
 

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Ramos Pinto 2005 Adriano Red - Red Wine

Jun 29th, 2010 by admin | 1

Red Wine by Ramos Pinto from Portugal. Adriano Red 2005 is a blend of three traditional Portuguese red wine grapes: Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Nacional. This varietal blend provides the wine with its structure, smooth tannins, finesse and floral notes on the nose. These grape varietals are fermented in [...]

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