Clear medium-deep garnet. Forward nose of raspberries and blackberries with some stemmy aromas from the Castelão grapes. Stewed red berry fruit is rich, but a bit upstaged by high tannins and high acidity. At its best now.
One of the best wines I’ve tasted from this winery. Straw-coloured with a spicy, barnyard nose signalling evident oak; more expressive on the palate with a spicy, green-pineapple flavour that lingers long.
Classic aromas of violets, blackberries, smoked meat and cracked black pepper intrigue the nose. Juicy ripe blueberries, cherry cola, mocha and hints of bacon fat dominate the richly textured palate. The vibrant finish features warm spiciness, sprinkled with cocoa and white pepper. Match with smoked meats.
Reveals ripe red and dark fruit scents overlaid with cinnamon, clove and a whiff of vanilla. Rich, thick blackberry flavours kick in on the palate with a splash of dark chocolate, lightly firm tannic structure and red currant/blackcurrant notes on the finish.
Celebrating its 30th year brewing craft beer, Great Lakes Brewery is unleashing its full lineup of finely crafted, award-winning IPAs in celebration of the big b-day. Octopus gushes with juicy, sometimes musty tropical fruits, with a hefty dose of earthy pine resin. Try it with a spicy mango salad; the fruity notes will find harmony, and the big bold bitterness will amp up the spice factor.
Charming vibrant red plum and dark cherry with beautiful lifted notes of violet and roses seduce immediately. Delicate yet firm tannins with fresh acidity and medium body. This off-the-beaten red is well worth the discovery. A delicious match with game meat. I dream of venison with a red berry sauce.
Opaquely dark garnet. Mature, medium-strength nose of raisins, treacle toffee and a nice bit of barnyard. Medium-bodied, tasting of blackcurrant and other dark berries, an elegant, clearly Old-World wine. Tannins are still prominent but the fruit may be thinning. Drink soon.