Kopke Tawny Colheita Port Oporto 2012
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked apple and baking spices with supporting notes of black tea, cassis, and raspberry. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of braised red and black berries, roasted figs, and hints of balsamic. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Kopke 10 Years Old Tawny Port Oporto
Brilliant, deep amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of baked orchard fruits and cardamon with supporting notes of stewed black plum and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, candied citrus zest, honey, and oak. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a velvety texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Maria Papoila Vinho Verde 2021
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of kumquat and citrus zest with supporting notes of jasmine, kiwi, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, green tea, and passion fruit. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $10.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Qunita do Vallado Prima White Douro 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers and kumquat with supporting notes of quince, lemon curd, and sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, pear, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering with crisp citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Moscatel Gallego. Not your typical Mucat as it's very dry and wonderfully nuanced. $24.99 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Qunita do Vallado Rosé Douro 2020
Brilliant, medium salmon color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of violet and red plum with supporting notes of hibiscus flower and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of raspberry, red currant, mineral, and hints of cranberry. The finish is crisp and dry. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Touriga Nacional. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Qunita do Vallado White Douro 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of pear, mineral, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe melon, red apple, and hints of kumquat with wet river stones. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $22.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Casa de Vila Nova Red Douro 2018
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of raspberry, plum, and mineral with supporting notes of dried violet and hibiscus flower. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of boysenberry jam, red currant, and hints of rhubarb. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a opulent texture. Made with a blend of 40% Touriga Nacional, 40% Tinta Roriz, and 40% Touriga Franca. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Vila Nova Vinho Verde 2020
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, kiwi, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, lychee, and slate. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Casa Relvas Art. Terra Amphora Alentejano 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red currant and blackberry with supporting notes of forest floor, eucalyptus, black tea, and cedar. The palate echoes the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black cherry, cassis, and earth. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. Made with a blend of 50% Aragonez, 40% Trincadeira, and 10% Moreto. $22.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Casa Relvas Herdade De Sao Miguel Rosé Alentejano 2020
Brilliant, pale coral color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of raspberry and slate with supporting notes of kumquat and subtle hints of pear skin. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red fruit-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, hibiscus flower, and mineral. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 50% Touriga Nacional, 30% Syrah, and 40% Aragonez. $14.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
