Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2007 Palácio da Bacalhôa Red (Península de Setúbal)

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A selection from the Quinta da Bacalhôa vineyard, this sumptuous wine layers the darkest fruit flavors with a structure that is solid, dense and powerful. Juicy plums, licorice and a firm, stalky edge go with wood aging and bone-dry tannins. Age for 5–6 years. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2007 Quinta da Bacalhôa Red (Terras do Sado)

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One of Portugal’s oldest plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, from 1974, produced at the beautiful renaissance estate of Bacalhôa. With its dark color, elegant richness, black currant and red berry fruits, this remains a great benchmark, a brilliant transformation of the French grapes into Portuguese tastes. — R.V. (12/15/2009)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2008 Quinta da Bacalhôa Cabernet Sauvignon (Península de Setúbal)

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This Cabernet-based wine is supremely elegant. It brings together new wood flavors, firm and dry Cabernet tannins and powerful concentration. It has great depth of flavor; very complex, the acidity promising good aging. — R.V. (12/15/2010)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2007 Catarina White (Terras do Sado)

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The flagship white from Bacalhôa is a full-bodied blend of Fernão Pires and Chardonnay. There is both freshness and richness here, with a tight texture of lime zest and apple skins giving lively acidity. The finish is more tropical, with smooth creamy flavors. — R.V. (12/15/2009)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2006 Tinto da Anfora Grande Escolha Red (Alentejano)

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The reserve wine of Tinto da Anfora, this is as traditional Portuguese as you can get, from the huge flavors of ripe fruit, with concentration and wild, untamed spice and herb flavors. Age for 3–4 years to get the best of these powerful tastes. — R.V. (12/15/2009)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2005 Palácio de Bacalhôa Red (Terras do Sado)

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A selection of parcels from the the Bacalhôa estate, this Cabernet, Merlot and Petit Verdot blend is still showing its youth. Napa Valley meets Portugal, it is certainly impressive, ripe, with dense and dusty tannins, an impressive concentration of rich black fruits and hints of green pepper. The dry edge will go over the next 5–6 years. — R.V. (12/15/2009)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2008 Tinto da Anfora Red (Alentejano)

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A mineral, tense wine, packed with delicious citrus fruits, a taut chalky structure and green apple acidity. It has a salty aftertaste to it. — R.V. (11/1/2011)

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Bacalhôa Wines of Portugal 2010 Cova da Ursa Chardonnay (Setubal)

This single-vineyard Chardonnay has a rich, New World feel to it. The new wood is very present, as well as the tropical fruit and spice flavors. It is a rounded, powerful wine, maybe too oaked at this stage. but likely to balance out in a year. — R.V. (11/1/2011)

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Catarina Cova da Ursa JP Azeitão Branco JP Azeitão Tinto JP Private Selection Meia Pipa Quinta da Bacalhôa Quinta da Bacalhôa Branco Quinta dos Loridos Serras de Azeitão Só Tinto da Anfora

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Alvarinho Bordeaux-style Red Blend Cabernet Sauvignon Castelão Chardonnay Moscatel Portuguese Red Portuguese White Red Blend Syrah Touriga Nacional Touriga Nacional Blend

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