Toffee and maple aromas stand out in this Colheita. Flavours of biscuit and toasted pecan emerge thereafter. The finish is vaguely like vanilla. — 7 years ago
Magnum...birth year/first father's day — 7 years ago
Really nice! — 7 years ago
Rich, complex drinking. — 9 years ago
Costco cheap very good deal — 10 years ago
Light, fruity, refreshing. — 10 years ago
Pretty darn good. — 11 years ago
Hint of sparkle — 13 years ago
Hugo loved this at the beach over one ice cube. Perfect refreshing summer wine — 6 years ago
Joseph Phelps Party and the 83 Insignia from magnum.
The nose reveals; floral liqueur notes, more mid red fruits; strawberries, cherries & dark cherries. Blackberries, black raspberries, rhubarb, soft, volcanic minerals, limestone, steeped fruit tea, cedar, old leather & tobacco, dry crushed rocks, dark spices, dry herbal notes, eucalyptus, dry stems with dry & withering dark, red florals.
The body is medium full with a fair amount of tannins in a wine with this age. The structure, tension, length and balance are still quite sound with harmony. Floral liqueur notes, more mid red fruits, strawberries, cherries & dark cherries. Blackberries, black raspberries, rhubarb, soft, volcanic minerals, limestone, steeped fruit tea, dark spice with some heat, cedar, old leather & tobacco, cedar, dry crushed rocks, dark spices, dry herbal notes, eucalyptus, dry stems with some funkiness. withering dark, red florals. The acidity is nice. The long finish still show ripeness, good balance but, has leaned and shows nice persistence. — 7 years ago
Vila. Llotja de Mar. Avançades 2018. Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca i d'altres. 47,07.
12.06.19 — 7 years ago
Quite lovely on our first night in Portugal for the wife’s birthday! Scored 2 points higher due to the sleeping gentleman in the picture :) #firstfamilyvacation — 8 years ago
This wine was fantastic! Rich dark stone fruit, cherry, plum. — 9 years ago
Nice easy drinking red. $9 a glass as victorias — 5 years ago
2017 Niepoort Branco. HB for Barry M. Not as good as the last bottle, but still delicious. Lean and fresh. — 7 years ago
Perfect chilled — 7 years ago
Very good price-quality comparison. Deep color, rich ripe aromas of black berries, cherries, nuts, marmalade, licorice. Good acidity and tannins, which are silky and chewy. Longish aftertaste with dried berries — 8 years ago
Really excellent. Intense yet smooth, the age shows but only in a refined way. Finish goes on forever. Like really good old Bordeaux. — 10 years ago
Obrigado to Jośe! Keeping up with the tradition of keeping Douro wines affordable and superior quality. — 11 years ago
This was enjoyed at the 2013 Fete de la Fleur at Chateau Lagrange, St. Julien-- magnum! — 12 years ago
Lauren Young
Solid medium dry sercial; fine predinner — 4 years ago