Portugal
It’s not that long since Portugal was a host of unpronounceable names and astringent reds with little more than domestic appeal dotted with the occasional drinkable Dão or the like. Today, it’s a much healthier story especially with up-coming regions like the Alentejo or where Douro vineyards are turning their attention to table wines rather than the Port trade.
[Read more...]
2018 ALICANTE BOUSCHET Terras d'Alter
Alentejo Portugal Red
Alicante Bouschet.
Some nice grunt here with notes of macerated plums and blackberry. There is a certain savoury meaty character with some herbs and spice. In the mouth the wine has plenty of woodland fruits, but a nice rugged side that le...(read more)
L&S
CHOICE
QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA 10 Year Old Tawny
Tawny Port Port Portugal 19.5% Red
Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz.
Beautiful light brick red colour and a pleasingly delicate shape. Lovely spicy, intense character, cherry and warm strawberries mingle with herbs and dark cherry notes. Light on its feet, but not shy in any way – lovely,...(read more)
L&S
2017 TOURIGA NACIONAL Quinta da Romaneira
Douro Portugal 13.5% Red
Touriga Nacional.
Quinta da Romaneira continues to go from strength to strength under the stewardship of Christian Seely and the 2017 Touriga Nacional is another cracker. Fragrant cherry, violets and dark chocolate on the nose, in the mou...(read more)
L&S
2017 QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA Reserva
Douro Portugal 13.5% Red
Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional.
Lovely concentration, quite tightly wound, dark fruit core, bramble, dark cherry, then floral notes too of roses, violets with good freshness. The palate is beautifully delivered, concentrated black fruit, meaty and neat...(read more)
L&S
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL Quinta da Romaneira
Douro Portugal
. Half-litres
Lovely rich, unctuous olive oil from the Douro valley.
L&SORDER
COLLECT
ORDER ONLINE AND COLLECT FROM ONE OF OUR SHOPS