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. As for white wine, a quick Vinho Verde whilst on holiday, but that was it.
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2018 VINHO VERDE Espigueiro Casa Agricola de Compostela
Vinho Verde Portugal 11.5% White
Trajadura, Arinto, Loureiro. Vegetarian, Low-alcohol, Vegan
We were delighted to discover this cracking summer white, once again on fine form, this year. A fresh and breezy white, with a very slight prickle on the tongue. The family have not changed the b...(more info)
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2018 TERRA D'ALTER BRANCO Terras d'Alter
Alentejo Portugal 12.5% White
Siria, Viognier, Arinto.
Fellow Aussie Peter Bright is fashioning appropriately bright-fruited wines, such as the crisply easy-drinking, tropical fruit salad of Terra d’Alter Branco 2018
David Williams, The Observer
2017 GOUVEIO Quinta da Romaneira
Douro Portugal 13.5% White
Gouveio.
We enjoyed this wine with a tapas lunch in an incredible location by the Douro River at the Romaneira property and have to say it was captivating. A very pure crystalline style, with ripe grapefr...(more info)
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2018 QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA BRANCO Reserva
Douro Portugal 13% White
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Waxy and lemony with white peach, cotton and wild flowers. In the mouth it delivers a silky mouthfeel with delicate white peach once more, undercut with wild flowers, lovely tension and that disc...(more info)
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