Jill Barclay

9.5

Breaking into a bottle from a 2019 trip to Douro. Beautiful - eggplant hued and powerful on the nose. I’m very glad I stuffed a bottle into my suitcase to bring it home. Earthiness, licorice, freshly cracked black pepper balanced with a touch of citrus and strong tannins. A perfect bottle. — 5 years ago

B

10

2017 Niepoort Branco. HB for Barry M. Not as good as the last bottle, but still delicious. Lean and fresh. — 6 years ago

Daron Watson

9.4

1985 was 1 of the 36 declared vintages of the past 100 years by the Instituto dos Vinhos do Douro e Porto - one of the best actually which they describe as “exceptional quality...a classic vintage, harvested under perfect conditions”
Fonseca stepped to it delivering a wonderful that after 30+ years still is powerful yet has integrated any alcohol heat — 7 years ago

Karen Wade

9.0

Petiscaria gorgeous dry white only 9 euros a bottle — 7 years ago

Karla H

9.8

AMAZING. If you get the opportunity to try this wine do it! — 8 years ago

Nick

8.9

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

Mohammed Albaker

9.5

Fantastic red from the Douro made with the oldest vines known to mankind. Dry finish, great deep red and great value for money. — 10 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.0

This is the white Douro. 2018 vintage. A blend from 70% viosinho, 20% codega do larinho and 10% couveio. Sister and brother oenologists team. 80% of the fruit is sourced in Baixo Corgo (Poiares, 700 m altitude) and 20% in the Douro Superior (Murças, 580 m altitude). Whole cluster pressing and fermentation in stainless steel. White peach and flowers in the nose. In the mouth the juicy white peach fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and a distinctive minty finish with very good length. Amazing value at less than 12 euro. Abv. 12,5%. — 5 years ago

Chris Haywood

9.0

God knows what's in here but it's well rounded and deep. All of Dirk's wines are universally adored and I do t think this is any exception to that rule. Power and fruit. — 6 years ago

GV

9.0

I do like Portuguese wine and this one is such a steal from Aldi at just £4.99. No wine that price is going to be world-class but it's still a great easy drinker for a Friday evening.

Made up of three grape varieties: Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca it gives a hint of spice and cherries on the nose. Taste is some tannin with a good plum and blackberry body. Left to breathe for a couple of hours it ended up being quite smooth. All in all a little diamond for under a fiver. — 7 years ago

Joshua Vickery

9.0

A go-to red for me from the Douro DO of Portugal. Benefits from a 2-hour decant. Comes in at only $8. The winery name, Vila Regia, means "royal town", and was a designation given to towns founded by the Kings of Portugal.

"Ruby colour. Fine and elegant red fruit bouquet, combined with hints of vanilla and coconut. Balanced, rounded, and full-bodied flavour with an elegant, lingering aftertaste."

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Kieran Roberts

9.0

Great fruit and body. Typical sweetness but somewhat restrained leaving it very refreshing. Vintage Port. — 9 years ago

Mohammed Albaker

9.1

Another great red wine from the Douro region of northern Portugal. First time I drink this red but will more of it in the future I hope. — 10 years ago

J. Kim

9.1

Superior to the 10 year Tawny. — 6 years ago

Alfredo Luchini

8.9

2016 organic vineyards Douro Superior — 6 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.1

I brought this back with me in late 2015 on a trip to the Douro on the way to Northern Spain where @ml_private_tours and I stopped in to meet @luisaolazabal at her family's beautiful estate @quintadovalemeao in the Douro Superior. A tiny 500 cases is produced.
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At 5 years of age, this is fresh as a daisy with cut and verve. Medium yellow-gold in color. The nose is fresh and reminded me of Sancerre, so Sauvignon Blanc like notes of fresh lime citrus, green apple, sweet grapefruit pith, crushed oyster shells, and a host of chopped fresh green herbs. The palate is electric, more elegant than my initial tasting note from 2015. The acidity is thunderous, a pure and crystaline palate and med+ length in the finish. At 5 years this is so pure and so young, I think it will easiy cruise on to 10 years and likely age for longer. — 6 years ago

Nichole Doest

8.9

Why do I like this so much? I could sip this easily all night. — 8 years ago

Mike Kane

9.5

Just beautiful wine at lunch. — 9 years ago

Michael H

9.1

Visited their estate in Douro: dedicated, passionate and masterful team of vintners...slowly changed their production away from commoditized port varieties to single varietals and fine blends...this red blend, and their "Superior" are worth getting anytime. — 10 years ago

Dave McIntyre

9.0

Delightful inexpensive red from the Upper Douro. 2014 vintage. — 10 years ago