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One of the principle grapes of the Alentejo, Antão Vaz blends easily with the Arinto of neighboring Ribatejo. There is an attractive citrus element to this wood-aged wine, soft, open, but remaining fresh, the tropical fruit flavors well under control. 1 Note
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In his continual quest for unusual blends, DFJ winemaker José Neiva has come up with this mix of the Vinho Verde grape Alvarinho and Chardonnay. When it is young, as here, the fresh, crisp Alvarinho dominates, giving lively, vibrant green-fruit flavors. Some weight underneath hints at the Chardonnay. 1 Note
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The white wine in a new duo of branded wines called Loios, this is a simple citrus- and apple-flavored wine, relatively fat and full, but leaving enough fresh acidity. 1 Note
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Dominated by Chardonnay, this is a full-bodied fat wine. It is filled with tropical fruit and new wood flavor, open soft, cilantro spice giving an attractive finishing edge. 1 Note
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High-altitude vineyards give plenty of freshness to this bright and textured wine. Apple skin flavors work with citrus and great acidity. To drink now for a fine apéritif or with shellfish. 1 Note
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A fresh-faced wine, its bright acidity given some weight by a creamy texture. As a contrast, apple skin flavors give an edginess, an attractive tang, emphasized by the final citric acidity. 1 Note
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Attractive pear aromas show up on this ripe, relatively full wine. It has some green fruit as well, giving acidity, but its palate is more rich than that, offering vanilla, fresh red apples and a creamy texture. 1 Note
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Initially tight and mineral, this wine then begins to show structure—fresh, toasty wood and spice. Green apple skin and melon flavors give both structure and ripeness. Think food with this wine. 1 Note
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Like a Sauvignon Blanc in its herbaceous character, this wine is all cut grass, damp hay and tight green fruits. That makes for an initial raw character, tempered by some hints of apricot. It seems to need a few more months to develop in the bottle. 1 Note
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Rich and smooth, this is an open, generous style of wine that shows ripe green plums to go with the wood spice and soft tannins. It is floral, with fresh acidity, but always showing a mouth-filling, tasty, juicy character. 1 Note
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Alentex Portuguese White - 2006
