Fantástico — a month ago
Champagne Method Portuguese sparkler. Blend of native Portuguese grapes including Maria Gomes (23%), Bical (70%) and Cercial (7%). Aromas and flavors of pear, citrus fruits, white flowers, wet stones, honey and anise. Hint of chalk, smoke and minerals on the long finish. Expressive effervescence and creamy texture. (Lees Aging?) Unique, interesting and easy to drink. Excellent QPR. — 4 months ago
Really different - nose was apple lollies. Light if palette than expected — 3 months ago
Lemon yellow with green. Low viscosity. chalk and citrus, orange skin. Fresh acidity. Honey suckle. Muscat. Minerals. Good for Japanese food. Luis Pato Maria Gomes White, Beiras Bairrada 23 @1837, Toscan, 250309-250405 — 5 months ago
Extremely bright with a distinct, beery funk. Lovely. — 10 months ago
Jakub Kalinowski
What a nose! Complex, enticing, quite elegant. Black fruit & black cherries, nice wood accents, a bit of earthy notes, a hint of leather. Actually very Bordeaux’esque… and yet slightly different. Warmer. Closer to Bolgheri or Maremma. So enticing.
On the palate this is much lighter - very Baga in style. Light yet with presence & punch. Love the tannic frame - present & firm yet so juicy. Brilliant freshness and purity and great depth. This has real character and is so delicious at the same time.
From centenarian Baga vineyards on stony slopes.
A brilliant wine! — 15 days ago