What Portuguese wines have you opened this week

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2016 Meandro. Still too young for me.
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2013 Montaria Tinto Alentejo - It's good
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Eric Ifune wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 3:36 pm 2016 Meandro. Still too young for me.
I just bought some. Good?
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For me, it needs another 5 years or so. I think I like the 15 a bit better.
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Eric Ifune wrote:For me, it needs another 5 years or so. I think I like the 15 a bit better.
Good to know thanks
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2011 Quinta do Vale D. Maria Douro
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2016 Achados e Perdidos Douro 28 Uvas em Vinhas Velhas
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2011 Symington Douro Altano
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Eric Menchen wrote:2011 Symington Douro Altano
A rather old vintage. How is it holding up?
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Andy Velebil wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:42 pm
Eric Menchen wrote:2011 Symington Douro Altano
A rather old vintage. How is it holding up?
10 years seems to be the limit on Altano. They've changed it the blend over the years too. I don't find the recent vintages to be as good. The older vintages were more restrained and elegant.
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2016 Mar de Lisboa Tinto from Chocapalha
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2014 Quinta do Vesuvio Douro red. A fantastic wine.
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Andy Velebil wrote: Wed Nov 18, 2020 11:42 pm
Eric Menchen wrote:2011 Symington Douro Altano
A rather old vintage. How is it holding up?
First night I was underwhelmed, but still thought it a reasonable QPR, 86-88 points. Second night I thought it better, and would give it 88-89. That was a pleasant surprise. Despite the improvement, if I had more of these, I would drink them sooner rather than later.
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2017 Quinta do Vallado "Quinta do Orgal" Superior Douro Red
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2011 Wine & Soul Guru Douro White
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Villa Oeiras 15 year old Carcavelos for Thanksgiving.
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2018 Luis Seabra Granito Cru [cheers.gif]
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Andy Velebil wrote: Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:15 pm 2018 Luis Seabra Granito Cru [cheers.gif]
Wow! Nice wine!
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Had a 2015 Cedros do Noval with leftovers. Quite impressive for a Durinese.
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2009 Quinta do Crasto Old Vine Reserva Douro Red
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