It's been some years since I last opened one and they were on the downhill slide. Not a great year for anyone in the Douro. I'd open it sooner rather than later.Randy Katz wrote:How was that? Got one left.Moses Botbol wrote:2002 Crasto Old Vine Reserve
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2017 Niepoort Reserva Branco - An excellent Douro white wine!
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You opened it already!
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Yes. I wanted to taste it so I could figure out if I wanted to buy more. I loved it, but.... there is none of this wine available in the US.Eric Ifune wrote:You opened it already!
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2007 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional Douro was horribly corked
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Oh No! Too bad!Andy Velebil wrote:2007 Quinta do Vallado Touriga Nacional Douro was horribly corked
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Jose Maria da Fonseca 40yo Alhambra Moscatel de Setubal. Fantastic!
Visited Fonseca during this years Fortification tour. The high end of the tasting included 20yo Roxo, 40yo Alhambra, and Trilogia. The 20yo punches above its age due to the Roxo grapes, and the other two are in the same average age ballpark. I found all of them to be outstanding and unique in their own way. Very hard to pick a winner. Since the Trilogia is priced 3x the other two, I came home with a couple bottles of the others.
Yes, the Trilogia includes some ancient wine, but I believe the majority of it was ~40yo when bottled.
Visited Fonseca during this years Fortification tour. The high end of the tasting included 20yo Roxo, 40yo Alhambra, and Trilogia. The 20yo punches above its age due to the Roxo grapes, and the other two are in the same average age ballpark. I found all of them to be outstanding and unique in their own way. Very hard to pick a winner. Since the Trilogia is priced 3x the other two, I came home with a couple bottles of the others.
Yes, the Trilogia includes some ancient wine, but I believe the majority of it was ~40yo when bottled.
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a plastic water bottle filled with a local wine that was pretty damn good. Tinta roriz, touriga nacional, trincadeira and something else. possibly a white grape.
local means close to Tabua at the moment
local means close to Tabua at the moment
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Had one of those moments at the last train stop on the Douro. A local passed around his homemade wine from an old water bottle while waiting for the train. It wasn’t bad and a memory I’ll never forget.Bert VD wrote:a plastic water bottle filled with a local wine that was pretty damn good. Tinta roriz, touriga nacional, trincadeira and something else. possibly a white grape.
local means close to Tabua at the moment
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I had this a few weeks ago. Unimpressive upon opening, but very impressive on day two. I will be cellaring a few. Have you tried the 2017 Coche?David Spriggs wrote:2017 Niepoort Reserva Branco - An excellent Douro white wine!
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2003 Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte Douro. 4hr decant, was rocking and still young.
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1995 Caves São João Bairrada Reserva Quinta do Poço do Lobo
No decant, but could have used 30 mins. Still pretty tannic & rich with plenty of acid to hold it.
Drinking quite nicely at our local Portuguese restaurant north of Atlanta, but it can definitely handle more time in the cellar, maybe even 20 years.
Great deal at Last Bottle for $23 last year.
No decant, but could have used 30 mins. Still pretty tannic & rich with plenty of acid to hold it.
Drinking quite nicely at our local Portuguese restaurant north of Atlanta, but it can definitely handle more time in the cellar, maybe even 20 years.
Great deal at Last Bottle for $23 last year.
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2009 Kopke Douro Reserva
I thought this might be past prime, but it still big, fruity, and tannic. Maybe it isn't as complex as you want, but I was impressed even before I saw that I paid $12 for it.
I thought this might be past prime, but it still big, fruity, and tannic. Maybe it isn't as complex as you want, but I was impressed even before I saw that I paid $12 for it.
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Yes! I am planning on going on the 2020 Madeirathon!
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2006 Quinta do Crasto Vinha Maria Teresa
Drinking very nicely with 6 hrs of a quick double decanting.
Drinking very nicely with 6 hrs of a quick double decanting.
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Cracked one of the recently found 2005 Niepoort Redoma Branco Reserva's I got from Vinfolio.
All bottles I receive from them are sent in thick plastic protective bags and tend to appear in mint condition.
This was no exception. Not even a scratch on the label. Wine was also in perfect shape. Not a hint of ox, needed 30 minutes to open up and kept improving over 3 hours. Am happy to have 3 more in this condition!
All bottles I receive from them are sent in thick plastic protective bags and tend to appear in mint condition.
This was no exception. Not even a scratch on the label. Wine was also in perfect shape. Not a hint of ox, needed 30 minutes to open up and kept improving over 3 hours. Am happy to have 3 more in this condition!
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I have one of these left. Mine are definitely showing maturation and so I've been drinking them up. It showed surprisingly well over 3 days!Randy Katz wrote: ↑Wed Dec 25, 2019 9:15 am Cracked one of the recently found 2005 Niepoort Redoma Branco Reserva's I got from Vinfolio.
All bottles I receive from them are sent in thick plastic protective bags and tend to appear in mint condition.
This was no exception. Not even a scratch on the label. Wine was also in perfect shape. Not a hint of ox, needed 30 minutes to open up and kept improving over 3 hours. Am happy to have 3 more in this condition!
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2011 Udaca - Dao - Touriga Nacional - Silky texture, nice flavors and plenty of life left in it.
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2009 Quinta do Vale Meao (magnum) for New Years Eve.
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2007 Quinta do Crasto Vinha da Ponte
2011 Quinta do Crasto Tinto Roriz
2016 Cartuxa Pera-Manca Branco
2011 Quinta do Crasto Tinto Roriz
2016 Cartuxa Pera-Manca Branco