Refined, elegant 100% Syrah from a high-elevation vineyard (for Portugal). This is their flagship Syrah effort in their limited Varietal Series. Symington’s Quinta da Fonte Souto bottlings already are noteworthy in white wine; this is a solid element of their emerging red wine program. $45-50 Continue reading “Symington Family Estates Quinta da Fonte Souto Syrah 2021”
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Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto White Wine, Alentejo DOC 2023
Polished, complex white led by arinto, Portugal’s signature white grape, and abetted by verdelho. Time on the lees and extended oak aging produce an impressive, food-friendly pour with serious structure. The Symingtons rank among Portugal’s elite wine families, and this bottle shows why. $30-36 Continue reading “Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto White Wine, Alentejo DOC 2023”
Taboadella Touriga Nacional Reserva Dão DOC 2021
Deep ruby color; dark fruit power, baked cherry, plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, vanilla, baking spice, balsamic, granitic minerality on the nose and palate. Continue reading “Taboadella Touriga Nacional Reserva Dão DOC 2021”
Vera Vinho Verde Bianco 2015
Yellow with hints of green color; vivid apple, orange on the nose; lime, grapefruit, citrus, tart green apple, orange on the palate.
Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013
Rich, ruby red color; robust, rustic red fruits on the nose; plum, blackberry, dark fruits, mocha on the palate; fleshy, medium-full body, soft mouthfeel, assertive tannins, bit of tangy bite on the lingering finish; Continue reading “Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro DOC Red Wine Blend 2013”