2011 Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho White

January 2, 2014 By

2011 Herdade do Esporao Monte Velho WhitePortuguese winery Herdade do Esporão is likely the best-known in the Alentejo wine region. Its white wines are affordable, available and delicious.

The 2011 Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho White is medium straw color in the glass and offers fruity, juicy citrus aromas and ripe apricot and Meyer lemon flavors. Zippy acidity and minerality.

Pairings: Seafood, fish and served as an aperitif.

Style: White Wine

Grape Type(s): 35% Antao Vaz, 35% Roupeiro and 30% Perrum

Region: Alentejo, Portugal

Price: $10

This wine was provided to me for sampling and I am adding it to my repertoire as it’s truly enjoyable.

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7 February 2012 2005 Quinta da Gaivosa Lordelo Tinto Douro

2005 Quinta da Gaivosa Lordelo Tinto Douro

February 7, 2012 By

One super wine.  It’s big and bold yet refined.  Made from 100 year-old vines, this wine tastes of jammy sweet red fruit with deep earthy flavors and fine tannins.

If you ever have the chance to sample this Portuguese wine from the Douro region, jump at it.

Pairings:  Grilled beef or lamb.  Pasta with red sauce.  Macaroni and cheese.

Style: Red

Grape Type(s): Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, Sousao

Region: Douro, Portugal

Around $80

 

 

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20 January 2011 2007 Carm Quinta do Coa Vinho Tinto

2007 Carm Quinta do Coa Vinho Tinto

January 20, 2011 By

This Portuguese wine with a huge mouthful – do open it 30 minutes before you’re ready to drink it.

'07 Carm Quinta do Coa Vinho Tinto

A friend brought this Douro region gem to the BYOB we dined at for my birthday dinner – boy does she know my tastes well.  It is deep ruby in the glass, has an intense luscious fruit nose and is concentrated cherry/raspberry on the palate with a lovely medium finish.  As a fan of beefy American Zinfandels, I really enjoyed the powerful, 14.5% alcohol wine.

91 Points “Smart Buy” – Wine Spectator.

Around $15.

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