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, Loureiro, Arinto. Low-alcohol, Vegan, Vegetarian
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...(read more)
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2017 TERRA D'ALTER BRANCO Terras d'Alter
Alentejo Portugal 14.5% White
Siria, Arinto, Viognier.
The bright and charming 'entry level' white from Peter Bright's exciting project up in the Alentejo. Crisp, gently aromatic, fresh but with intriguing complexity too. Drinks well on its own or wi...(read more)
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2018 TERRA D'ALTER BRANCO Terras d'Alter
Alentejo Portugal 12.5% White
Siria, Arinto, Viognier.
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
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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...(read more)
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