For The Love Of Port

2009 Campolargo Branco Bairrada, Portugal Beiras Bairrada. Carlos Campolargo was in town again recently, sure has a very interesting portfolio of wines, including a Pinot Noir which I have in the cellar. His wines can be quite expensive, this Cerceal blend was close to $40 Cdn. 13% alc, 85% Cerceal ...

Thanks Brian. I think this wine could stand some cellaring so will put a couple away.

I continue to find some interesting white wines from Portugal. This wine is from one of the highest Douro wine making areas and is a new project from Rui Roboredo Madeira (CARM). 2012 Vinhos de Altitude-Beyra "Quartz" Beira Interior. 2 new grapes to me....Siria and Fonte Cal. $19 Cdn, 12% ...

My only bottle of this vintage, previous were top drawer! Pale straw, no green. Mineral tones on the nose with citrus and some white stonefruit. Initial entry is dry, hint of creamyness. Has aged quite nicely as is the CARM norm I feel. Went well with chicken and shrimp skewers. Not my first post he...