WINE ENTHUSIAST JUNE 2014
2014-06-05
 93 Points - Águia Moura em Vinhas Velhas Red DOC Douro 2011
"A powerfully constructed wine, it is packed with fruit and tannins. With a leather and spice character, it shows a dry texture while the black plum skin flavors are still developing. The future holds rich fruitiness as well as a solid, concentrated structure." EDITORS' CHOICE / ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 91 Points - Monte da Baía Red Reserva Reg. Pen. Setúbal 2010
"This rich, sophisticated wood-aged wine has complex fruits, structure and tannins. Ripe, juicy black fruits are intertwined with a solidly dry texture, powerful but still elegant. It will repay aging." EDITORS' CHOICE / ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 91 Points - Abreu Callado Res. Red Reg. Alentejano 2011
"A rich wine that is made by the Abreu Callado charity foundation. It has dark black currant fruits, big tannins and an elegant feel. With its structure, minerality and ripe, juicy fruitiness, it is finely structured and ageworthy." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 91 Points - Companhia das Lezírias Red Res. DOC Do Tejo 2010
"This rich wine has a dense core of dark, dry tannins. The fruit, still taking its time to come through, is full of dark plum flavors and will soon show a fresher acidity. Wood aging, dark chocolate and a smoky character all bode well for the future." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 90 Points - Andreza Grande Red Res. DOC Douro 2011
"Dusty tannins dominate this opulent, full-bodied wine that isn’t going to be shy as it develops. With its superripe black fruits and juicy acidity, it is fruity, but the power that is the most obvious element." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 88 Points - Companhia das Lezírias Red DOC Do Tejo 2011
"This big, ripe and spicy blend is dominated by juicy Alicante Bouschet. Full black fruits flavors and a dry core of solid tannins come with the lightest hint of wood aging. Mainly, the rich fruit shows strongly." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 87 Points - Herdade de Catapereiro Red Reg. Tejo 2012
"A smooth and rich wine that is already delicious. It has ripe berry fruits, soft tannins and a full, juicy feel. A streak of acidity cuts through this generous wine. Drink now." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE / BEST BUY
 87 Points - Azul Portugal Red Reg. Alentejano 2012
"This is a dark and dense wine that has solid perfumed fruits. The tannins, still dry, are partnered with blackberry fruits, spice and just a touch of wood. The wine needs to age, so wait until 2016." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 85 Points - Samora Red Red Reg. Tejo 2012
"Full and round, this is a ripe blackberry-flavored wine. It has a touch of licorice, followed by juicy fruitiness and some acidity. The aftertaste, with its flavors of wood aging, suggests it could mature through 2015." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 85 Points - Monte da Baía Red Red Reg. Pen. Setúbal 2012
"Soft, smooth and fruity, this polished wine is full of red berry fruits and a touch of licorice. The juicy, ripe, immediately attractive aftertaste comes from the local Castelão grapes in the blend. Drink now." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
 84 Points - Dona Helena Red Red Reg. Pen. Setúbal 2012
"A soft, fruity wine, it comes straight from tank without any wood aging. It’s a fine barbecue wine with its black currant fruitiness and light, dry tannins. Drink 2014." ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
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