Cool. And doesn't have to be Douro, this forum is for all Portuguese winesMoses Botbol wrote:Not a Douro, but I think a heck of a buy...
2001 Caves Sao Joao Frei Joao Reserva, Bairrada for $17 a bottle. Picked up 6; already had about that many bottles of the same vintage at home. I don't usually see a wide array of vintages for CSJ, and they are usually older... Like that is the current vintage being distributed locally...
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4 of the 2014 Niepoort Redoma Branco. See marketplace section for link where to get it.
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Went on a spending spree last night. Bought 6 bottles of 2014 Casal Garcia Douro at $4.99 each. I didn't even know they offered a Douro wine. Is it the same wine a Charamba? Both are now in screw tops. I think these are the first Douro's I've seen in screw top.
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How long did you save up to be able to buy those rare expensive gems?Moses Botbol wrote:Went on a spending spree last night. Bought 6 bottles of 2014 Casal Garcia Douro at $4.99 each. I didn't even know they offered a Douro wine. Is it the same wine a Charamba? Both are now in screw tops. I think these are the first Douro's I've seen in screw top.
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They make a decent Vinho Verde and rose, let us know how the Douro is.Moses Botbol wrote:Went on a spending spree last night. Bought 6 bottles of 2014 Casal Garcia Douro at $4.99 each. I didn't even know they offered a Douro wine. Is it the same wine a Charamba? Both are now in screw tops. I think these are the first Douro's I've seen in screw top.
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The label said "Smooth & Aromatic" and that is exactly as how I would describe. Very soft tannins and red berries, in a simple easy drinking wine. No brainer at $5.Bradley Bogdan wrote:They make a decent Vinho Verde and rose, let us know how the Douro is.Moses Botbol wrote:Went on a spending spree last night. Bought 6 bottles of 2014 Casal Garcia Douro at $4.99 each. I didn't even know they offered a Douro wine. Is it the same wine a Charamba? Both are now in screw tops. I think these are the first Douro's I've seen in screw top.
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2014 Altano red (6€)
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Picked up 24 bottles of 2007 Casa de Santar Tinto Reserva for $8 each.
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Scooped the last 3 bottles of Niepoort Docil 2013 at my local Binny's for $8 apiece. I'm sure there are other locations around Chicagoland that have this end of bin sale going. Get at it, Chicago peeps.
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That's a great price.Brian C. wrote:Scooped the last 3 bottles of Niepoort Docil 2013 at my local Binny's for $8 apiece. I'm sure there are other locations around Chicagoland that have this end of bin sale going. Get at it, Chicago peeps.
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Here's some recent prices for stuff I bought locally;
Calheiros Cruz Douro Branco - $9.75
'10 Crasto LBV - $19.60
Terra de Touros Vinho Tinto 3L - $16.00
Castello D'Alba Reserve White - $15.00
D'Oliveiras 15yr Med Dry Madeira - $34.00
Calheiros Cruz Douro Branco - $9.75
'10 Crasto LBV - $19.60
Terra de Touros Vinho Tinto 3L - $16.00
Castello D'Alba Reserve White - $15.00
D'Oliveiras 15yr Med Dry Madeira - $34.00
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3 bottles of 2009 Niepoort Robustus
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I just picked up a 1970 today, from the same producer, a Reserva Particular. Looks in great condition, but I've had mixed luck with oldies from them. I did have a great bottle of this once before and the bottle I just purchased was from the same source. We shall see.Not a Douro, but I think a heck of a buy...
2001 Caves Sao Joao Frei Joao Reserva, Bairrada for $17 a bottle. Picked up 6; already had about that many bottles of the same vintage at home. I don't usually see a wide array of vintages for CSJ, and they are usually older... Like that is the current vintage being distributed locally...
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Another case of 2003 Herdade do Mouchao.
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Where?Another case of 2003 Herdade do Mouchao.
And do they ship to Nevada?
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Got a mixed case and a half of the Herdade do Mouchao.
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Crasto Superior Tinto '14 @ €12.80
Crasto Superior Syrah '14 @ €18.80
Crasto Superior Branco '15 @ €12.86
Quinta do Crasto Reserva VV '14 @ €24.95
Quinta do Crasto LBV '11 1/2 @ €9.45
With the exception of the Q.do Castro LBV I would pay (a lot) more in Portugal!
Crasto Superior Syrah '14 @ €18.80
Crasto Superior Branco '15 @ €12.86
Quinta do Crasto Reserva VV '14 @ €24.95
Quinta do Crasto LBV '11 1/2 @ €9.45
With the exception of the Q.do Castro LBV I would pay (a lot) more in Portugal!
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Curious to read your notes on the 2014's when you taste them. Do let us know what you think.Paul C. Metman wrote:Crasto Superior Tinto '14 @ €12.80
Crasto Superior Syrah '14 @ €18.80
Crasto Superior Branco '15 @ €12.86
Quinta do Crasto Reserva VV '14 @ €24.95
Quinta do Crasto LBV '11 1/2 @ €9.45
With the exception of the Q.do Castro LBV I would pay (a lot) more in Portugal!
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One of the reasons for purchasing the Crasto Superior wines was my experience with earlier vintages. The day before yesterday I drunk the Crasto Superior Tinto '09: 7 years old coming from (at that time) relatively young vines but still deeply coloured, full of fruit and fresh like a daisy. Vintages of '10, '11, '12 and '13 all impressed! As soon as I try one of these wines I'll report back!Andy Velebil wrote:Curious to read your notes on the 2014's when you taste them. Do let us know what you think.Paul C. Metman wrote:Crasto Superior Tinto '14 @ €12.80
Crasto Superior Syrah '14 @ €18.80
Crasto Superior Branco '15 @ €12.86
Quinta do Crasto Reserva VV '14 @ €24.95
Quinta do Crasto LBV '11 1/2 @ €9.45
With the exception of the Q.do Castro LBV I would pay (a lot) more in Portugal!