| International Wine Cellar — Stephen Tanzer |
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Burmester. 2002 Casa Burmester Tinto Reserva Douro: Deep red. Rich, meaty and cherry-toned on the nose, with a hint of dark chocolate. Lush and round in the mouth, showing a ripe yet fresh character and dense cherry fruit. Broad and supple throught the finish, the chocolate note recurring. 88. (Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA) |
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Casa da Alorna. 2003 Tinto Ribatejano: Bright ruby. Grapey and primary, with crushed berry and candied cherry aromas. A juicy, fresh fruit bomb, with lush, straightforward blackberry jam flavor. Supple and fresh on the finish. An excellent value in an easy drinking fruit-driven style. 87. 2001 Colheita Seleccionada Tinto Ribatejano: Deep red. Smoky cherry and blackberry scents, with suggestions of tobacco, roasted coffee and herbs. Fresh and sweet, with blackberry and blackcurrant flavors and a supple, silky texture, finishing with very good fruit and zero tannins. 89. Other wines tasted: 2004 Touriga Nacional Rose Ribatejano.
(Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA) |
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Casa de Santa Vitoria. 2003 Tinto Reserva Alentejo: Medium red. Sweet, jammy red berry aromas, along with a suggestion of black pepper. Like a cross between New World pinot noir and a Côtes de Ventoux. Fleshy and supple, with fresh, juicy raspberry and blackberry flavors that deliver straightforward, easy pleasure. Finishes plump and sweet. (Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA) |
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87 Herdade Grande Alentejo 2002 Meaty aroma, with ripe flavors of dark plum, kirsch and bacon. Robust, with a rustic edge and beefy notes on the finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made.—K.M. |
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87 Dão Quinta dos Grilos 2003 Very fruity, modern style, with effusive aromas and flavors of blueberry and blackberry. There's a touch of elegance to this as well and notes of cardamom on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.—K.M. |
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85 Vinhos Douro Superior Douro Castello d'Alba 2003 Medium bodied, with red plum flavors and peppery notes, with vanilla touches on the finish. Have this with pizza. Drink now. 35,000 cases.—K.M.
88 Vinhos Douro Superior Douro Castello d'Alba Reserva 2003 Lively, balanced and fresh-tasting, with berry, cherry and notes of dark chocolate and mulled apple on the finish. Try with roasted poultry. Drink now. 22,000 cases made.—K.M. |
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88 Caves do Salgueiral Douro Andreza Reserva 2003 Firm, fresh-tasting red, with up-front flavors of red plum, raspberry and spice. Nicely concentrated; a good quaffer for roasted meats. Drink now. 3,500 cases made.—K.M. |
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90 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Casa Burmester Reserva 2001 Lovely aroomas of rose petal and mineral give this crunchy, well-structured red a seductive allure. The palate is filled with rich and mature flavors of red plum, mineral, smoke and cassis, which echo on the long finish. Drink now. 4,000 made.—K.M. |
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87 Herdadde Grande Alentejo White 2004 Distinctive, with abroad palate of rich, creamy butterscotch, tangerine and blood orange flavors. Finishes with almond and spice. Drink with creamy seafood dishes. Drink now. 10,000 cases made.—K.M. |
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89 Caves do Salgueiral Douro Andreza 2003 A ripe, lush and seductive red, full-bodied, with a rich mix of red plum and blueberry flavors and plenty of chocolate notes. Fine balance as well, with a broad, spicy finish. Drink now through 2008. 7,000 cases made.—K.M. |
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88 Vinhos Douro Superior Douro White Castello d'Alba Vinhas Velhas 2003 Rich, exotic-tasting white, like biting into a carrot cake. First the luscious cream flavors, followed by the layers of spice and nuts, all ending with delicious buttery notes. Needs roasted cod. Drink now. 2,000 cases made.—K.M. |
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| Wine & Spirits |
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Andreza—2003 Douro Reserva (90 points, Portugal)
There's a schisty mineral character in the tannin of this wine, appearing first in the aroma, then full-on in the structure. It's austerely dry yet plummy, super-ripe and heady as a vintage Port. The hard structure should allow this to grow complex with age. Drink 2011 to '13. GrapeMoments, New Bedford, MA
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91 Quinta de Serrade—2004 Vinhos Verde Solar de Serrade Alvarinho Nearly clear in color, this takes a fresh green pear approach to alvarinho. It has the sharpness of pine and a fuller apple blossom scent. That floral aspect lasts along with minerality, to serve with razor clams. GrapeMoments, New Bedford, MA |
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| The Boston Globe |
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Quinta da Murta Bucelas 2005. Lovely, round generous fruit with an emphatic but pleasing mineral element. If honeydew melons were made of stone, they might taste like this. |
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