Winery - Quinta dos Roques
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
At this stage, wood dominates this wine, although there are dark, brooding blackberry aromas and spices underneath. There are ripe flavors and sweet fruit but the new wood spices and wood tannins are prominent. It should develop, and needs 6–8 years at least. —R.V.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
After the success of the varietal wines from this producer, this is something of a disappointment. Despite the attractive dried-fruit aromas, the palate is overripe and jammy, with acidity and sweetness in conflict. It is pleasant enough but lacks structure. —R.V.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a powerful, serious, wood-aged wine that blends rich, tarry black fruit flavors and dark, brooding tannins. A mouthful of fruit from the great 2000 vintage, it powers through with a burst of richness to the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe, soft and fruity, with dense sweet fruit. The wine is approachable, an enticing mix of tannins, spice and coffee. With its fruity finish, the wine is sure to please. The quinta was owned by the local postman, and correio is the word for post in Portuguese.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A hearty, ripe wine, packed with flavors of green plums, layers of wood, spice and a complex herbal character. This is rich, intense and full-bodied, great with food. Imported by Wine Worth LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Many see the Touriga Nacional in the Dão as superior to the same grape in the Douro. As in this wine, it has power and richness, but with extra complexity, the fruit powered by dark tannins. The structure is solid, with a firm, spicy elegance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A closed, dark, tight wine, with an austere, mineral character, that obviously needs considerable aging. Smoky, meaty, dark tannins are dominant here, the black berry fruit showing through the powerful structure. Keep for 3–4 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A crisp, fresh white wine, with clean acidity and a forward, easy lemon and melon character, with a hint of honey from the Malvasia Fina grapes in the blend.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
There’s plenty going on here, from the sweet tannins and strawberry flavors to the leathery, mature edge. The wine is so ripe, its structure keeping the generous fruit together, but allowing an almost opulent character to dominate.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Garrafeira in Portugal means a special selection, and this wine, from low yielding vines, has an impressive concentration. Its dark chocolate and mature spice flavors are just part of a powerfully fruity wine, all dark plum skins and sweet acidity. Ready to drink now, but could age.
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