Contacto Alvarinho Vinho Verde 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of green melon, citrus zest, and fresh herbs with supporting notes of mineral, nectarine, and lemongrass. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of guava, bees wax, and sea salt. The finish is crisp with tart green fruits. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Quinta do Vesuvio Red Douro 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of rose petals, forest floor, and boysenberry with supporting notes of thyme, cigar box, blackberry, and five spice. The palate echoes the nose delivering a black fruit-driven core with flavors of black plum, dark chocolate, black tea, and violet. The finish is long and lingering with supple tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $100 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Quinta do Vesuvio Pombal do Vesuvio Red Douro 2021
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of dried herbs, oak, and lavender with supporting notes of forest floor, dried fruits, and anise. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, fig, and pomegranate. The finish is long and lingering with dry tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a chewy texture. $32 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Quinta do Vesuvio Comboio do Vesuvio Red Douro 2020
Brilliant, deep ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red cherry, violet, and dried herbs with supporting notes of black tea and red currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, elderberry, baking spices, and slate. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Kopke 20 Years Old White Port Oporto
Brilliant, medium golden to amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of orange peel, dried fruits, and honey with supporting notes of chamomile, bees wax, and hints of caramel. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe and dried orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of rich sultanas, apricot stone, roasted nuts, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with a beautiful dose of acidity. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple yet vibrant texture. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Kopke White Colheita Port Oporto 2008
Brilliant, medium golden to amber color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of orange peel, apricot, and vanilla custard with supporting notes of quince paste, dried pineapple, and honeysuckle. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe and dried orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of dried fruits, ginger biscuits, and sultanas. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Graham’s Six Grapes Oporto
Brilliant, dark ruby/purple color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black cherry and boysenberry with supporting notes of dried fruits, five spice, and black currant. The palate confirms the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, pomegranate, raspberry, and tamarind. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lush, juicy texture. $28 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Graham’s 10 Year Old Tawny Oporto
Brilliant, medium scarlet color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of fig, roasted nuts, and orange peel with supporting notes of quince, oolong tea, and honey. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of fruitcake, five spice, kumquat, and hints of sour cherry. The finish is long and lingering. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety yet sprite texture. $42 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Dow's LBV Oporto 2018
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of black currant, boysenberry, and cassis with supporting notes of blueberry, five spice, and accents of slate. The palate is in full accord with the nose delivering a red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of black plum, elderberry, mulberry, and hints of old balsamic. The finish is long and lingering with silky tannins. Full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $28 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Cockburn's Special Reserve Oporto
Brilliant, dark ruby color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of red cherry and date with supporting notes of elderberry, five spice, and hints of slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe red and black fruits-driven core with flavors of red plum, boysenberry, and mulberry. The finish is long and lingering with ripe tannins. Full-bodied and nicely balanced with a voluptuous texture. $22 – 4 Stars – 93 points
