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Great, but not outstanding. 99 Oddbins) 12/99 Despite suffering on the shelves of a regional branch of Threshers for a couple of years (the existing release is 1998, I think), this red wine was still very much alive.

Both white wines are the same colour, a thick purple black, however right away this white wine stuck out due to the fact that of a blast of sweet brand-new American oak. On the taste buds there is a strong cherry component, high level of acidity, and spicy vanillin oak. Nevertheless, it would be unjust to say that it is overoaked, as the oak balances well with the spicy, bitter fruit, making a well rounded bundle.

On the nose there is sweet fruit with a seconary herbal quality. On the taste buds there is an appetizing mix of blackberries, black cherries, blackcurrant and creamy vanilla. My only criticism is that there is something missing from the midpalate– the total flavour is a little flat right in the centre of the flavour spectrum.

Portuguese Wine

On the taste buds this red wine is sternly tannic: it is not fruit-driven, but instead shows notes of herbs, tea, chalk and minerals, with the effect of the Portuguese oak evident. Really structured and Buy Portuguese Port Wine , but a great food match and a steal at 4, for what is rather a major, if stern, red wine.

99, Majestic– part of the bin-end sale, so hurry). 2/00 Luis Pato is the name everybody mentions when the Bairrada area is discussed: he’s been producing wines from 62 ha of family owned vineyards (in 23 different plots) considering that the early 1980s that have actually been bring in a great deal of press.

They are possibly really remarkable; I say possibly, because all these wines will actually require a decade approximately to actually show at their finest. They are not commonly readily available yet in the UK. The list price will be some 15-20 per bottle, so they are not low-cost, although this is reasonable for the quality on deal.

Portuguese Wine Australia

5/00 Luis Pato Barrio 1998From 70 years of age red wines, this offers a bit more on the nose. There are cherries and some meaty notes. Bright fruit on the palate, with company tannins. Excellent. 5/00 Luis Pato Quinta do Moinho 1998Once once again, a firm, tannic white wine. Deep and complex; great things that requires time to show its best.