Category Archives: Douro

Dow’s Vintage Porto 2007

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Ray

Dow’s, Porto, Vintage 2007 This baby of a Port smells of sweet black fruits, oranges, candied berries, a notion of flowers and the spirit that fortified it. In the mouth it is dense yet already smoothing out, approachable with a … Continue reading →

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Quinta dos Quatro Ventos 2005

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Ray

Quinta dos Quatro Ventos, Douro DOC 2005 The smell is a mix of black fruits, brambles and earth. In the mouth there is minerality and tart fruit, the acidity making this great with roasted meats. At the same time, there … Continue reading →

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Tempted by Tempranillo

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Ray

Tempranillo plays a key role in the Spanish region of Rioja and along the river Duero aka Douro on the other side of the border in Portugal. In the latter country Tempranillo goes by the name of Tinta Roriz or … Continue reading →

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