Winery - Messias
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big dense wine, as tough as the rocks that make up the Dão soil. Its fruit is certainly there, a welter of black berries and plums. But in this young wine, the tannins are still in charge. This is going to develop, opening up, becoming less mineral, over the next three years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Beyond rich—certainly as far as its alcohol is concerned—this is in fact a finely balanced wine. The fruit is intensely ripe, sweet, but it is delicious in the glass. The black berries are like syrup, smooth and creamy. Pepper, nutmeg and toast give added interest. Like many high alcohol wines, it doesn’t last beyond an hour or two when opened.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A partnership between Portuguese and Spanish winemakers, this is an impressive wine, powered by ripe fruit, solid tannins and a dense texture. It is serious, the structure important, and it needs aging.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
As often with wines that have some Baga in the blend, rusticity fights with elegance. In this case, elegance is winning as the wine ages. The herbal element is important as is the sweet jelly fruit.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
With fruit from three Portuguese regions including Dâo and Douro, this herbal and mint- dominated wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Syrah. It has elegance, a touch of spice from wood, sweet juicy damson fruits and a lingering finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tart, hard and burnt, this wine is completely spoilt by the harsh spirits which dominate.
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Messias Port - NV
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft and creamy, although with just the right Vinho Verde bite, this is a crisp and clean wine, boasting light pear and pink grapefruit flavors. Off dry and very fresh.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There are few Syrahs in Portugal—some in the Alentejo—but this comes from the coastal region of Bairrada. It shows all the rich, violet and black plum juice varietal character, very juicy. There is spice from wood, but this and the soft tannins meld easily into the rich fruit.
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Messias Syrah - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A blend of winemaking philosophies from Portuguese João Soares and Spaniard Javier Rodriguez, both working along the Duero/Douro river. There may be a hint of smooth Tempranillo in the Tinta Roriz in the blend, but mostly this has a full burst of vivid Portugese tannins and bold black fruit. It should be aged for 2–3 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A wonderfully brooding, tannic wine that offers huge structure along with richness, dark plum skin fruit flavors and a tense mineral and flint texture. Obviously for aging over 4–5 years. Imported by Luiz’s Grocery And Liquors.
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