2009 Quinta de Cabriz Dao Sul Sociedade Vitivinicola – blend of Malvasia Fina, Encruzado, Cerceal, and Bical grapes
Light on its feet, with lively candied ginger flavors as well as plenty of apricot and pear notes. Soft finish. Rated 85 Wine Spectator
2009 Monte Velho Vinho Regional Alentejano (Portugal) – blend of Roupeiro, Antao Vaz, and Perrum grapes
This medium-bodied white shows delicate white peach and melon flavors, with notes of piecrust on the zesty finish. Rated 86 Wine Spectator
2008 Quinta do Encontro Bairrada (Portugal) – blend of 90% Baga and 10% Merlot grapes
A crisp red, this shows berry and plum flavors as well as dusty, minerally notes on the finish. Wine Spectator
2008 Visconde de Borba Alentejo (Portugal) – blend of Trincadeira, Aragones, and Castelao grapes
This wine present grenade colour wine, berry fruits aromas, soft flavour, full bodied, well balanced and long after taste. portuguesewinesshop.com
2007 Cedro do Noval Duriense (Portugal) – blend of 35% Syrah, 30% Touriga Nacional, 25% Touriga Franca, & 10% Tinto Cao grapes
“Very pure-tasting, with elegant cherry, plum and smoked meat flavors. Raspberry, olive and savory herb fill the chiseled finish. Shows real pedigree, with fine tannins and plenty of power.” Rated 89 The Wine Advocate
2007 Casa Ferreirinha Esteva Douro (Portugal) – blend of Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca grapes
There’s firm structure behind the well-balanced red berry and white plum flavors, which feature notes of raspberry and spice. Shows dark chocolate flavors on the finish, with hints of graphite. Rated 89 Wine Spectator