Lingua Franca

Monte da Ravasqueira

Vinha das Romãs Alentejano Syrah Blend 2021

This wine is an example that price has nothing to do with quality. Lots of fruity sweetness balanced with acidity, and with vanilla and tobacco. — 3 years ago

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Herdade do Esporão

4 Quatro Castas Alentejano Touriga Franca Blend 2014

Young fruit bomb, with enough tannins and tartness to make it interesting. — 6 years ago

Quinta do Passadouro

Douro Red Blend

Portugal makes some great wine and this is one. Nose of dark berries, dusting of earth, truffle (maybe?). Tight tannin structure with sharp acidity still. Will need time to mellow out. Quality. — 6 years ago

Herdade do Mouchão

Ponte das Canas Alentejo Touriga Nacional Blend 2012

Took one and a half hour to open to perfection. And perfection it was! The initial tight tannin structure opened up to layers of flavor of vibrant red and dark fruit, pie cherry, fig, hints of cinnamon, cedar and an earthy finish. — 7 years ago

Tammy de Weerd
with Tammy
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Quinta do Crasto

Flor De Crasto Douro Red Blend 2012

Sitting on the lanai in Grand Cayman sipping the wine 2012 one of the more reasonable wines for sale here. Going down very easy lightly peppered with plum and blueberry fruit taste possibly coffee. The color is dark and the aroma is as it tastes with pepper and dark fruit. — 8 years ago

Quinta Nova (Nossa Senhora do Carmo)

Douro Red Blend 2013

Planning a trip to Lisbon and the Duoro! — 8 years ago

Tim Dooley
with Tim

Quinta do Crasto

Superior Douro Red Blend 2012

Just beautiful wine at lunch. — 9 years ago

Churchill's Estates

Douro Touriga Nacional Blend 2011

Delicious fruity notes, low bite, medium tannins — 10 years ago

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Jorge Nobre Moreira

Pó de Poeira Tinto Douro Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz 2018

Ripe fruit but not over anything with enough freshness to carry it through. Soft and long. — 3 years ago

Symington Family Estates

Altano Douro Tinta Barroca Blend 2017

From new wine store. Superior wine — 5 years ago

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Lingua Franca

Sisters Eola Amity Hills Chardonnay 2015

Beautiful balance. Gentle wine. Long finish. — 7 years ago

Nicole NadalCynthia LangstaffChris Langstaff
with Nicole, Cynthia and 1 other
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Quinta de la Rosa

Douro Touriga Nacional Blend 1998

32 eur Cozinha da Clara, Quinta De la Rosa, Douro — 8 years ago

Casa Ferreirinha (Sogrape Vinhos)

Callabriga Douro Red Blend 2013

One of my favorite reds from Douro in north Portugal. Deep red violet color with beautiful tears on the glass. Forest berries and deep caramel aromas with an excellent dry finish. Pairs with red meats, game and very strong cheeses. — 8 years ago

Barão de Vilar

Reserva Douro Red Blend 2014

Very drinkable, nice flavor. Dry but not too dry. — 8 years ago

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Quinta do Crasto

'Crasto' Douro Red Blend 2013

Michael Meagher MS
8.9

Pairing it up with some Moroccan lamb with tomato and eggplant. Spicy, black fruits on the palate with some olive and bitter herbal accents. Should be a nice foil for the tagine. — 9 years ago

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Jeff Shapiro

Jeff Shapiro

You have some nice reviews/notes.... Would appreciate a follow from you.

CARM (Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira)

Douro Touriga Franca Blend 2016

Sulfite free. Amazing taste. No hangover! — 4 years ago

Quinta de Chocapalha

Mar de Lisboa Atlantic Coast Tinto Syrah Blend 2015

Medium bodied blend. Very enjoyable. — 7 years ago

Quinta da Romaneira

Sino da Romaneira Douro Touriga Francesa Tinta Roriz

Has everything you need in a red wine for just about 10€! (10/10 in value for money); dark black fruit, nice integrated oak, minerality, fine tannins, good acidity, full bodied, long afterhall, very well balanced — 7 years ago

Quinta do Portal

Grande Reserva Douro Touriga Nacional Blend 2011

Excellent! Drinking really well right now.

BlackBerry, spice and a touch of smoke. Full body and still has years left to go but why wait.
— 8 years ago

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Duorum

Tons de Duorum Douro Red Blend 2013

Yum! Craig likes too. Love that it's from Portugal — 8 years ago

Quinta do Noval

Maria Mansa Douro Red Blend 2008

My first experience of Portuguese wine , as for most people my age was fortified Port. Amazing that the same flavour DNA is so strong with this Dry Red without the high alcohol. Savoury dry cherry with liquorice. Drink now or cellar short term. — 8 years ago

Georgina McDonaldHugh McDonald
with Georgina and Hugh
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DFJ Vinhos

Vega Douro Touriga Franca Blend 2011

Obrigado to Jośe! Keeping up with the tradition of keeping Douro wines affordable and superior quality. — 10 years ago