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- Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:02 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2008 Niepoort Douro Dialogo.
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2008 Niepoort Douro Dialogo.
$22 Cdn, 13% alc, good natural cork, decanted one hour. Cellared 4 yrs. Dumb nose at first but opens nicely, earthy, spice, cassis. Just slight bricking on the rim, not a lot of depth, light cherry color. Took almost 2 hrs to show anything. I noted good acidity and pepper finish, dried fruits, not a...
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:53 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: TN: Quinta de Soalheiro Vinho Verde Soalheiro Bruto Rosé Blend
- Replies: 1
- Views: 601
Re: TN: Quinta de Soalheiro Vinho Verde Soalheiro Bruto Rosé Blend
Have you tried the regular Brut?
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:52 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: TN: 2014 Quinta de Soalheiro Vinho Verde Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho
- Replies: 1
- Views: 548
Re: TN: 2014 Quinta de Soalheiro Vinho Verde Soalheiro Primeiras Vinhas Alvarinho
Just seen all your posts on Soalheiro. I am very surprised no-one here commented on your fine notes. Sad response.
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:50 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: TN: 2001 Quinta de Soalheiro Alvarinho Soalheiro Vinho Verde
- Replies: 10
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- Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:47 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: TN: 2002 Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro.
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TN: 2002 Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro.
Cellared 7 yrs, bottle autographed by winemaker. 13.% alc, Lot 4177, v good natural cork, Jose Maria de Fonseca and van Zeller. Decanted one hour, sediment noted. Some very slight bricking on the rim. Medium plus intensity in the centre. Savoury spice nose. Still has a hint of oak, some cherry and r...
- Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:31 am
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: TN: 2011 Herdade do Peso Colheita Alentejo
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TN: 2011 Herdade do Peso Colheita Alentejo
2011 Herdade do Peso Colheita Alentejo. Very distinct, blueberry, blackberry, soft tannins, will develope, little oak influence. $20 Cdn.
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- Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:28 am
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: What Portuguese wine have you purchased this week...
- Replies: 561
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Re: What Douro wine have you purchased this week...
2011 Herdade do Peso Colheita Alentejo. Very distinct, blueberry, blackberry, soft tannins, will develope, little oak influence. $20 Cdn.
- Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:29 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2005 Quinta do Portal Douro Reserva
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2005 Quinta do Portal Douro Reserva
Decanted one hour, some light sediment noted, good natural cork. Bottle #2 of 2. The color is still very much deep, no sign of age. On the nose, red fruits, hint of port-like quality, blackcurrant to forefront, pepper, has a warm feel about it. Initial entry is dry and tannic, still a dense wine and...
- Wed May 14, 2014 12:25 am
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: what's your "go to" Portuguese table wine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 856
Re: what's your "go to" Portuguese table wine
Another vote for CARM. Also Portal.
- Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:34 am
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2006 Quinta de Roriz Douro Prazo de Roriz.
- Replies: 1
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2006 Quinta de Roriz Douro Prazo de Roriz.
My 3rd and last bottle, nicely cellared and has evolved well. Hint of warmth on the nose but good spice and black fruits.
Initial entry shows some sweetness this time, medium-bodied, good acidity. Cherry, blueberry, dusty, earthy, blackcurrant, hint of a portish quality. Good wine, solid.
Initial entry shows some sweetness this time, medium-bodied, good acidity. Cherry, blueberry, dusty, earthy, blackcurrant, hint of a portish quality. Good wine, solid.
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:13 am
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2005 Encostas de Estremoz, Alentejano.
- Replies: 0
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2005 Encostas de Estremoz, Alentejano.
Here is my take on the 2005 Encostas. Light dull ruby-red. Soft aromatics, plum, cherry, some warmth here like the `04. Initial entry shows hints of ripe black fruits, integrated tannins, nice balance and finish. Held up very well over 3 days, showing some earthiness and roasted coffee, blackberry. ...
- Sun Dec 29, 2013 1:07 am
- Forum: Port Basics
- Topic: Cockburns Special Reserve Port.
- Replies: 6
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Cockburns Special Reserve Port.
I guess this is a ruby port? Chap at work showed me a bottle and the tag had some numbers with 04 underneath. What does this signify please?
Happy New Year to all .
Happy New Year to all .
- Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: NV Fonseca Dry White Port
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NV Fonseca Dry White Port
The Fonseca White Port was received much better I have to say, $21 Cdn, sweet, peach floral, nice and fresh on the palate.
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- Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: NV Fonseca Bin 27 Port
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NV Fonseca Bin 27 Port
The Fonseca Bin 27 Vintage Character Port was next in the line up. I was surprised how quite tannic it was, intense color here, cherry plum but not a big fruity finish in my mind. I have to think many new to port might turn to this wine? $23 Cdn. This tasting note is one of several related tasting n...
- Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2007 Fonseca LBV Port
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2007 Fonseca LBV Port
The 2007 Fonseca LBV showed a different character altogether. Lighter than the above, not as tannic either. More refined, rich palate entry, not that sweet, good balance, nice spice. Oh, $29 Cdn This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. Click [here] to see the original note in conte...
- Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: Taylor 20 Year Old Tawny Port
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Taylor 20 Year Old Tawny Port
Flight 2 started with the Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Port. WOTN for me but have to add I do not buy much tawny at all! Very appealing with figs, dates, caramel, quite delicious.
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- Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2005 Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port
- Replies: 0
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2005 Fonseca Quinta do Panascal Vintage Port
he `05 Fonseca Quinta do Panascal VP was pretty tasty too, first time I have sampled. $65, very good year, soft tannins, round fruits here, more advanced color, no violet on rim. Light plum and cherry, very approachable, flew off the shelf. This tasting note is one of several related tasting notes. ...
- Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:16 pm
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: 2011 Taylor Vintage Port
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2011 Taylor Vintage Port
The last port sampled was the 2011 Taylor Fladgate VP. Have read lots of hoop-la about this wine. Nose was closed imo, but did find violets. Big, excellent structure here but so young. Blueberry, blackberry sweet entry, opulent. I know folks in Yellowknife who drink this already on a regular basis. ...
- Mon Dec 02, 2013 5:34 pm
- Forum: Portuguese Table Wine and Tasting Notes
- Topic: TN: 2009 Quinta do Portal Colheita Douro
- Replies: 2
- Views: 447
Re: TN: 2009 Quinta do Portal Colheita Douro
Portal is a feature of my wine-buying from time to time, might have to pass on this one though.
- Thu Nov 14, 2013 1:36 am
- Forum: Port Tasting Notes
- Topic: Event -- My evening with Jorge Ramos (Taylor partnership).
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Event -- My evening with Jorge Ramos (Taylor partnership).
30 participants enjoyed a port tasting lead by Jorge Ramos. I was present to help with food and help set up etc. The evening began with a Croft Pink Port apperitif, the first pink port ever I was told. Think best to mix with Prosecco! The Fonseca White Port was received much better I have to say, $2...