Doug Powers

9.1

Lighter in color than the much older 1969, but much more expressive aromatically, dusty, sandy red-fruited aromas, flavors tend toward red-fruit as well, more of an elegant style of Ramisco, long finish, this seems at peak, or close to it (but I have more bottles, so will check in again within a year). Both of these are amazing at 11% ABV!! — a month ago

with Jim

Vin d’Ottawa

9.4

I cannot describe how excited I’ve been for this bottle.

From Portugal’s tiny Colares wine region, this is the famed Ramisco grape, grown in vines in the sands off the coast of Sintra. Back when phylloxera destroyed most of Europe’s grapevines, these survived as the parasite couldn’t make its way in the sands the grapevines grew in. The Portuguese crown then nationalized the wine- unique to Portugal- and used it in diplomacy as a form of soft power.

The wine starts with a roughness that smooths into a beautiful, medium bodied flavour of black cherry and blackberry. Think of a juicy California Pinot Noir that manages the punch of a Rioja.

A wine worthy of its great history.
— 3 months ago

with Gillian

David Smisek

8.9

20/13/23 Lisbon Portugal. Last meal. Pasta meat tomato dinner. Tasty. Fruity and smooth finish. — 7 months ago

Doug Powers

9.0

This is the third (and last) bottle of 1969 we’ve tried in the past 5 years, and the first starting to show some clear decline, with a green asparagus note that shows on the palate and into the medium-long finish, but still, 55-year-old Ramisco?!?! Wow! — a month ago

with Jim

Marc Ouellette

9.2

25%, Cab, 25% Syrah, 25% Petit Verdot and 25% Touriga Nacional - this blend is most exquisite with notes of raspberries, sherry and wet oak. On the palette, rich flavors of black pepper, black fruits and pistachios. Full flavor, medium tannins and a lingering finish. Let this one breathe a bit prior to drinking. Cheers!! — 2 months ago

Michael Fiur

9.5

Rose we liked at vilalara thalassa — 6 months ago

Marc Ouellette

9.0

Ditto from before! — 2 months ago

Amanda B.

9.0

Fruity, warm, jammy, smooth. — 2 months ago

Jody Wycech

9.2

Aroma is very strongly herbal with a parsley? Oregano? note. Bit of citrus blossom. Bergamot. Drinks with strong lemon acidity but balanced by a hint of body and sweetness. Went well with dinner (Portuguese lemon chicken). — 6 months ago

with Ethan, Peter and 1 other

Beth Petros

9.0

Fruit forward, yummy berry flavor. — 7 months ago