The first thing you notice about this wine is the intense dark, almost inky color. It is a hint of the richness and opulence to come. The single lot of four classic Portuguese cultivars, all planted in 1965, are “field-read more-
Black cherry aroma followed by flavors of dark cherry and a hint of blueberry. Firm tannins provide structure for a lush, intensely flavored wine with a long finish. Would stand up well to roast chicken or grilled pork. WHO: Veramonte-read more-
Starts with an aroma of sunny meadow. Flavors of ripe Granny Smith apple with a kick of ginger. Very fresh with good acidity, would pair well with roasted vegetables or a creamy, cheese-y casserole. This delicate white wine is somewhere-read more-
Clear, bright, medium straw yellow. Fine bubbles cascade up the glass. The nose is clean with medium intensity aromas of lemon, chalk, biscuit, cooked yellow apple, and yellow cherries. This is a dry wine with a full mousse, and large-read more-
This is a very nice bottle of wine, and it has improved with time in the cellar. When the first bottle was opened in 2008 the nose was shy, refusing to give up its secrets without several hours of decanting.-read more-
A nice offering from Chile. The name refers to all the vineyards from which the winery has sourced fruit. This one comes from three separate areas alone. Dark, with some hints of licorice, vanilla, and anise on the nose. This-read more-
This Bordeaux Supérior seems to be hitting its stride, reaching a peak drinking window after five years. Blackberries, black cherry, and some cured meat lead the attack, followed by surprising and light spearmint. Tannins are firm, but not overpowering, ready-read more-