by Ray Johnson | Oct 12, 2009 | Albariño, Minho, Moncao, Portugal, Vinho Verde
Soalheiro, Vinho Verde, Moncao, Alvarinho 2008 In the nose you’ll find lime and stones. In the mouth the lime really shows, with plenty of tart character, long acidity, good concentration and a bit of petillance – very refreshing. I know you’ve had...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Fortified dessert, Port, Portugal, Tawny Port
Niepoort, Porto, 10 Years Old, Tawny, nv Caramel and spirit entwined, with nuts and a nice thread of acidity. The RS is 106.3 grams per litre. Produced and bottled in Porto 20% $19.99 at Bottle Barn for a 375ml and $37.99 for a 750ml bottle. Niepoort...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 7, 2009 | Fortified dessert, Port, Portugal
Dow’s, Porto, Vintage 2003 Black fruits and brandy mark the nose, in the way that you would expect. In the mouth there is the trademark flavor that always reminds me of linzer torte. This is still a baby but a view of it at this point shows a nice integration of the...
by Ray Johnson | Aug 29, 2009 | Fortified dessert, Port, Portugal, Touriga Nacional
Graham’s, Porto, “Six Grapes”, Reserve nv The nose combines blackberry liqueur, raisins and a spiritous note. In the mouth you taste something akin to blackberry candy poured over a Tootsie Roll – chocolate and black fruit with a healthy shot...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 18, 2009 | Minho, Portugal, Vinho Verde
Fâmega, Vinho Verde DOC, Vinho Branco 2008 This latest vintage is true to form, petillant, light-bodied and zippy. The latest bottling code is # 0905051for the bottle purchased on Jan. 27, 2010. The previous was # 0905049 when this post was originally written in July...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2009 | Fortified dessert, Madeira, Malvasia, Portugal
Broadbent, Madeira, 10 Years Old, Malmsey nv This Malmsey has floral notes, minerality and a sense of the fortification. The mouth features a combo of toffee, sweetness and a balance of cranberries and acidity. The more time spent with this wine the more it grew on me...
