This wine is a shapeshifter, a volatile personality living up to its name. Tender and ingratiating up front, it turns bleak and more insular at
Tag: Portuguese Wine
Wine Review: M.O.B. Vinha Senna Red Blend Dão 2015
This blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Jaen from the Dão region of Portugal is ample but edgy. There is softness in the underbelly but
Wine Review: Quinta De Fafide Reserva Tinto Douro 2016
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.
Budget Wine Review: Casa Santos Lima Confidencial Tinto Reserva Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal 2014
This is the second bottling from Casa Santos Lima that I’ve reviewed this year. The first was the Touriga Nacional-dominated Colossal Reserva. Both are outstanding
Budget Wine: Sogrape Silk and Spice Red Blend Portugal 2016
Might a wine called Silk and Spice be designed for a market segment looking for something lush and a bit sweet? Don’t be fooled by
Budget Wine Review: Casa Santos Lima “Colossal” Reserva Lisboa 2015
This blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, and Alicante Bouschet lives up to its name. Unusually concentrated for an inexpensive wine, it’s dense, but
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