Wine Enthusiast October 2015 2015-09-29
92 Points - Lua Cheia em V.V. Reserva Especial DOC Douro 2012 "This is a superrich, dense wine. It has firm tannins and a steely, mineral edge that permeates the texture. A ripe black-plum flavor is generous while still young and full of fresh acidity. The wine needs to age, so drink from 2017." EDITORS' CHOICE
91 Points - Herdade de Catapereiro Escolha Red Reg. Tejo 2012 "This is a ripe and spicy wine that is full of dense black fruits. Tannins and spice from wood aging merge with the rich fruit, giving a dry core to the plump, generous wine. It can be drunk now, although the wine will be better from 2017." BEST BUY / ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
88 Points - Azul Portugal Red DOC Do Tejo 2012 "Part of a range of wines that have been made to showcase the different styles of Portuguese regions, this wine brings out the fruitiness of Tejo. It’s easy drinking, with soft tannins, attractive acidity and fresh blackberry flavors. Drink now." BEST BUY / ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
88 Points - Azul Portugal Red Reserva DOC Douro 2012 "Firm, with a mineral texture that reflects the tough terrain of the Douro, this wine is also full of fine red fruits and acidity. It has young tannins as well as oak flavors that give the wine a dry core. Drink this firm wine from 2018."
88 Points - Lua Cheia em V.V. White DOC Douro 2014 "Made from old vines, this is a fruity yet concentrated wine. It is rich and creamy, cut by sliced apple freshness. There is a typical Douro minerality that comes from the rocks of the region. Drink this wine from 2016." BEST BUY / ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
85 Points - Dona Helena Rose Reg. Pen. Setúbal 2014 "Here is a brisk and fruity wine that has bright acidity and a fresh raspberry flavor. There is an attractive crispness to the finish of this bright rosé." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
85 Points - Salsus White Vinho Verde DOC 2014 "Light, fruity and off dry, this is a fresh and crisp wine. It has sweetened lemon juice flavors that are cut by intense, young acidity. Balanced and ready to drink now." BEST BUY / ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
85 Points - Samora White Regional Tejo 2014 "The blend of Fernão Pires and Arinto gives a fruity, fresh and fragrant wine, with lively bright acidity. A lemon edge is filled out by ripe apricot flavor, resulting in a rounded finish. Drink from 2016." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
84 Points - Dona Helena White Reg. Pen. Setúbal 2014 "Soft and ripe, this is a refreshing wine that has a dash of Moscatel in the blend to give a perfumed character. It is light in texture, very fruity and ready to drink." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
84 Points - Pegos Claros Rose DOC Palmela 2014 "There is a sunrise pink color to this soft, rounded wine. Made from Palmela’s local Castelão grape, it is fruity, tinged by caramel and a fresh, crisp citrusy aftertaste. Drink now." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
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