So I started my wine collecting thing (obsession) around 8-9 years ago. This was among the first wines I bought and they have been sitting in my cellar since. I opened a bottle of this a couple of years ago and today the second one. The first bottle was obviously good quality then, but the wine was still too young: nervous and steely (chablis!). I find it beautiful to see that the first bottles are now coming around into their drinking window.
So this has fleshed out considerably and just entering it's drinking window. A rich creamy texture surrounded by lime, yellow flowers and oyster shell. Enough acidity to support the whole thing. Balanced. — a month ago
Beautifully balanced chenin blanc with very mild sugar and acidity. — 3 months ago
Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with citrus and flinty mineral character. Will age a bit. — 5 days ago
I usually don’t like French reds but this drank like a Napa red. Very nice — a month ago
Way too young! — 13 days ago
Muted nose. Honey, apricot, and butter. Buttery, fully coating the palate. Heavy finish. — 3 months ago
Wow. Amazing as expected. — 16 days ago
This one, on the other hand, did smack me in the face with a surprising streak of lean almost metallic minerals cutting through. — 3 months ago
Abel Rebelo
Good balance of semi-ripe dark berries and spice. Great value. Windfall Market in Falmouth MA has a great selection of Portuguese wines. — 10 days ago