In wine and dating, first impressions can be misleading. My first impression of this Portuguese blend was that it showed good aromatic intensity and depth.
Category: Wine Reviews
Wine Review: Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A glorious wine for the price. It melds brash yet generous energy with a stern, sturdy backbone. Simple, precise aromas of blackberry jam, grilled rosemary,
Wine Review: Chateau Jean-Pierre Gaussen “Longue Garde” Bandol 2009
Bandol is one of the loveliest of wines when it has some age on it. This beauty shows a memory of youth still strong. Delicate
Wine Review: Casas Del Bosque Syrah Gran Reserva Valle de Casablanca 2014
Wild, explosive, and atmospheric, this seething visceral chorale of blackberry, red plum, roasted meat, and black olive is on the jammy side but is rescued
Wine Review: Les Pensees de Pallus Cabernet Franc Chinon 2013
We tend to think of the Loire Valley as a white wine region, but the mid-valley, especially Chinon, produces noteworthy Cabernet Franc. This is a
Wine Review: Trail Estate Chardonnay Unfiltered Vintage Two Prince Edward County 2017
An innovative small batch winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario, winemaker MacKenzie Brisbois makes delicious, skin ferment whites, an intriguing Pet Nat, and excellent Cabernet
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