Peter Sultan

9.4

A unicorn wine presents a unicorn experience. First, all hail the Ramisco varietal, explained to me as singular to this area of Portugal and soon to be extinct given the level of building development there. From the label: “the Colares wine región was defined in 1908. The vineyards are planted in the dunes between the hills of sintra and the Atlantic Ocean “. The nose alone is worth the price of admission: vibrates with intensity, red fruits, cut flowers. And this was after drinking an intensely vibrant Syrah by Herve Souhaut!
Taste is somewhere between a medium bodied Rioja and a deep Mercia from Ribera Sacra, minus any traces of barrel aging. Utterly seductive mouthfeel, not unctuous or cloying, almost chewy. An intense pitch of acidity higher up on the register ( hence the Ribera analogy). 38$ for a 500ml bottle. A reminder why sharing wines like these with your homeboys is the only way to live. — 4 years ago

with Owen

Dorit Handrus

8.9

Not at its best, but pretty solid for an old lady. — 9 years ago

Jen

9.0

A lot of salinity. Quite good. — 6 years ago

Andrew Wyse

Co-owner Klima Weinhandler

9.5

Nose smells like candied pineapple, oxidized peach, and candied ginger. The palate is verrry herbal, mint basil and star anise. Funky salt cod mid palate. Bitter lemon pith finish. — 7 years ago

Flavio Menezes

9.3

NV circa 1940. Garnet red, young and rustic. Will probably mature in 20-50 years... These wines are ageless. Wet earth, mushrooms, moss. — 8 years ago

Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

9.5

Interesting for sure. Jolly rancher sour watermelon on nose. Some sour apple as well. Ultra tart but full of fruit. Confusing wine but I liked it — 10 years ago

Stanislav Lobanov

9.0

16.5/20 (90/100) Вино с насыщенным букетом ароматов крем де кассис, черничного варенья, варёной сливы, шоколада, чёрного перца, гвоздики, лакрицы, мускатного ореха и фиников. Кислотность выше средней, танины бархатистые. Во вкусе несладкие чёрные ягоды, мускатный орех, чёрный перец и шампиньоны. Довольно продолжительное послевкусие. Очень хорошо! — 6 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.3

A new wine for me from an ancient and dying region in Portugal. In favor of beach homes and development, the old timers that tended the vines in this region are selling their property as its pretty hard to market and sell these wines. A sad state of affairs especially for what I tasted here. Thank you @TJ Maxwell for the introduction! — 8 years ago

Alex Babkov

10

Amazing wine! Light & smooth! A must-try!👍 — 10 years ago