Alves de Sousa – Caldas White Porto

Alves de Sousa – Caldas White Porto

The nose is quite powerful. It reveals notes of orange, spices and tobacco. The palate is fresh and well built. It expresses notes of prunes, raisins, dried apricot and slight notes of licorice, nuts and cinnamon. The finish is long and round.

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Quinta da Gaivosa – Vinha de Lordelo 2009 – DOC Douro

Quinta da Gaivosa – Vinha de Lordelo 2009 – DOC Douro

The nose reveals notes of ripe black fruits, cherry and small notes of cocoa associated with hints of coffee, eucalyptus and spices. The palate is fresh, dense, concentrated, unctuous, mineral, dynaminc and aromatic. On the palate this wine shows notes of cassis, black cherry, cherry, plum and slight notes of chocolate, oak and spices. The…

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Quinta da Gaivosa 2009 – DOC Douro

Quinta da Gaivosa 2009 – DOC Douro

The nose reveals black fruits (plum, black berries) associated with smoky notes, grilled notes and a few small woody notes. The palate is mineral, balanced, elegant, fine and is done on a small acid frame (characteristic of this property). It reveals notes of blueberry and blackberry in the background associated with minor notes of strawberry,…

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Alves de Sousa – Vale da Raposa – Reserva 2011 – DOC Douro

Alves de Sousa – Vale da Raposa – Reserva 2011 – DOC Douro

The nose reveals notes of cooked red fruits, cassis and sligh roasted notes, violet, pepper and spices. The palate is fresh, mineral and reveal a small acid frame. It reveals crunchy notes of raspberry, cherry, black currant, blueberry and slight notes of red currant. There is also a slight balsamic note. The tannins are fine,…

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Alves de Sousa – Branco da Gaivosa – Reserva 2009 – DOC Douro

Alves de Sousa – Branco da Gaivosa – Reserva 2009 – DOC Douro

The nose reveals notes of eucalyptus, flowers, yellow fruits and slight notes of exotic fruits and spices. The palate is well built, mineral, relatively complex, fresh and smooth. It reveals aromas of tangerine, lychee, yellow fruits and slight notes of vanilla. Good length.

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Alves de Sousa – Branco da Gaivosa 2013 – DOC Douro

Alves de Sousa – Branco da Gaivosa 2013 – DOC Douro

The nose reveals notes of sweet citrus, flowers, pineapple and eucalyptus. The mouth is a bit fat, quite rich, fruity, balanced and fresh. The tasting is done on a small acid frame. This little acidity is a little more pronounced in the finish. On the palate this wine expresses notes of lemon, dried fruits and…

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Sandeman – 10 Years Old Tawny Porto

Sandeman – 10 Years Old Tawny Porto

The nose reveals notes of dried fruits, plum, fig, dried cherry and slight spicy notes (especially vanilla) and woody notes. The palate is fresh, quite complex, well-balanced and expresses notes of cherry in kirsch, plum, raisin and caramel.

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Sandeman – LBV Porto 2009

Sandeman – LBV Porto 2009

The nose reveals fruity notes. It reveals ripe aromas of cherry and blueberry associated with some spices (especially cloves). The palate is balanced, fresh and fruity. In mouth this Porto expresses notes of red cherry (fairly strong), black cherry and slightly chocolate, spices and a few notes of orange on the finish. Good length.

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Sandeman – White Porto

Sandeman – White Porto

The nose reveals notes of hazelnut, walnut, citrus, lemon, flowers and mirabelle plum. The palate is fruity. It expresses notes of mirabelle plum, sweet citrus (lemon, tangerine) and slight notes of white fruits (especially apples) and nuts. Good length.

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Symington’s – Quinta do Vesuvio 2006 – Vintage Port

Symington’s – Quinta do Vesuvio 2006 – Vintage Port

The nose reveals notes of red fruits, flowers and spices (cardamom, vanilla). The palate is complex, rich, well-structured, soft and elegant. Beautiful texture in the mouth. It expresses notes of red fruits (gooseberry, raspberry, cherry), black currant, blueberry and candied fruits associated with hints of chocolate. A beautiful Porto but it’s currently young (keep it…

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