Spice, sausage, black cherry, pepper, higher tannins, similar to Merlot. Single varietal. Robert a Parker 92 points. 16 mo French oak. — 6 months ago
With 10+ years the acidic bite seemed to have lessened but still show some complexity still. Good pairing with the red. — 9 months ago
Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors of ripe blackberry and plum with toasty oak and slight pepper spice. Firm tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice, nice value. Drink now no further aging benefit! — 2 years ago
Soft, but with enough body and structure to assert itself. — 5 years ago
Nice with seafood. Slightly sweet. Very smooth. — 6 years ago
Super velvety, light to medium body but still very plump. Very long finish. Would drink! — 5 months ago
80 Old vines, 30 varieties, mainly tinta roriz, 16 months French oak. Robert Parker 93 points. Berry forward, high acid, field blends are the oldest vines, highest price points — 6 months ago
McCarthy & Schiering, $11
Bursting with tropical flavors, lots of pineapple and guava, almost reminds me of POG juice. Balanced with a crisp acidity and very easy to drink. Amazing for the price, I immediately went back and grabbed 2 more bottles — 2 years ago
Haven’t had this in years and missed it like crazy — 4 years ago
Needs time to open up but evidence of Arinto’s aging potential. Displaying classic notes of oxidized apples, citrus juice and preserved citrus peel. Saline on the finish. — 5 years ago
Neus van een goede bourgogne, een bitter boven op de tong. €25 bij Miguel — 5 months ago
Production 1200 cases. Garrafeira means special selection 18 months in French Oak, dense tannins as well as fruit. — 5 months ago
Un Douro d’une douceur, souplesse et d’un super équilibre. À refaire assurément. — 6 months ago
Top value. Black dried plums. Grippy tannins. Good acid. Tar. Get more!! — 9 months ago
Good cherry flavor. Good 2016 vintage, good Porto. — 3 years ago
Best Spanish red I’ve had in a while. Mencia (or Juan in Portugal) great cab franc substitute. — 4 years ago
Oh goodness Godello! This Mel🍈 ny esque vino was a definite quencher. A spot on take on this Spanish varietal. — 6 years ago
Jeffrey Ritterson
Touriga Nacional (40%), Touriga Franca (20%), Tinta Roriz (30%), Tinta Barroca (10%). Medium to deep purple. Medium body, medium tannin at most, medium acidity, dry. Some slight funk on the nose, in a very good way. Wet rocks, violets, light baking spices. Better after open for a day. Benchmark Duero for what I can find in the US so far. — 4 months ago