Portuguese Wine Excellent, however not outstanding. (6. 99 Oddbins) 12/99 In spite of suffering on the racks of a local branch of Threshers for a few years (the existing release is 1998, I think), this wine was still quite alive. A comforting deep red/purple colour with some brick red at the rim. Theres a sweet edge to the high acid, somewhat unstable, hot nose, with notes of leather and tea. Both wines are the same colour, a thick purple black, but instantly this white wine stood apart since of a blast of sweet brand-new American oak. On the palate there is a strong cherry element, high level of acidity, and spicy vanillin oak. Nevertheless, it would be unfair to say that it is overoaked, as the oak balances well with the spicy, bitter fruit, making a well rounded plan. On the nose there is sweet fruit with a seconary organic quality. On the taste buds there is a tasty mix of blackberries, black cherries, blackcurrant and velvety vanilla. My only criticism is that there is something missing out on from the midpalate-- the total flavour is a little flat right in the centre of the flavour spectrum. Portuguese Wine Regions On the palate this red wine is sternly tannic: it is not fruit-driven, but instead shows notes of herbs, tea, chalk and minerals, with the result of the Portuguese oak apparent. Extremely structured and dry, however an excellent food match and a take at 4, for what is quite a serious, if stern, white wine. 99, Majestic-- part of the bin-end sale, so rush). 2/00 Luis Pato is the name everybody mentions when the Bairrada region is gone over: he's been producing wines from 62 ha of household owned vineyards (in 23 different plots) because the early 1980s that have actually been bring in a lot of press. They are potentially really excellent; I state potentially, because all these white wines will actually need a decade or two to truly reveal at their finest. They are not commonly readily available yet in the UK. The list price will be some 15-20 per bottle, so they are not inexpensive, although this is sensible for the quality available. Portuguese Wine 5/00 Luis Pato Barrio 1998From 70 year old wines, this provides a bit more on the nose. There are cherries and some meaty notes. Bright fruit on the palate, with firm tannins. Excellent. 5/00 Luis Pato Quinta do Moinho 1998Once once again, a firm, tannic wine. https://www.kendricks.com.au/blogs/news/portuguese-fortified-wine and complex; excellent stuff that requires time to show its finest.
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