Journeying through the vines to bring you unpretentious, honest, and fun wine reviews.
7.5/10 $9.00 Vila Regia Douro Red (Portugal). Deep ruby in colour. Smells fruity and of fresh strawberries. Extra dry and medium bodied with balanced acidity. Lots of tannins here and flavours of leather, cherry, red berries and cedar. Both my family and I have purchased this wine many times over the years and it’s always... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $9.95 Mateus Signature Douro (Portugal). Dark red colour. At first sip I was a little concerned, as it seemed a bit much. But after a few more sips and some time spent in the glass, it really morphed into a decent wine that's pretty impressive for $10. Medium bodied and DRY. Tastes of plum... Continue Reading →
7.5/10 $11.95 Vicente Faria Animus Douro Red Blend (Portugal). Ruby in colour. Very prominent oak smell. At first sip: Very nice for Portugal! This blend is dry with a simple yet pleasant balance to it. Big upfront warm mouth feel, smooth and easy going. A little more plummy and leather tasting compared to what I... Continue Reading →
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