TN: Campolargo Bairrada.
Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:56 pm
Carlos Campolargo was in town last night so I helped out at DeVines. A very nice portfolio of wines and the Putto was delicious. Carlos was a great host,says he is off to Montreal so told him to look out for some white Musar!!!
I enjoyed all the wines but these two stood out......>
`08 Campolargo Contra a Corrente Tinto, Bairrada.
Plum nose, cassis on palate, medium-bodied, some pepper. $22 Cdn.
`05 Rol de Coisas Antigas, Bairrada.
WOTN, $32. 7 Varieties, wild berry nose, quite harmonious, good tannins, drinks well with roasted pork loin. "`05 was a great vintage", Carlos.
Annabelle, co-owner, pulled out (from her cellar) an `05 Termeao Passaro Vermelho.
Thought still quite young, 90% T Nacional with a little CS.
Finished off with the `94 Warre`s VP.
I enjoyed all the wines but these two stood out......>
`08 Campolargo Contra a Corrente Tinto, Bairrada.
Plum nose, cassis on palate, medium-bodied, some pepper. $22 Cdn.
`05 Rol de Coisas Antigas, Bairrada.
WOTN, $32. 7 Varieties, wild berry nose, quite harmonious, good tannins, drinks well with roasted pork loin. "`05 was a great vintage", Carlos.
Annabelle, co-owner, pulled out (from her cellar) an `05 Termeao Passaro Vermelho.
Thought still quite young, 90% T Nacional with a little CS.
Finished off with the `94 Warre`s VP.