The 2023 Otira Glacial Stones Sauvignon Blanc is texturally sophisticated, pure and energetic, with back-palate-weighted spices, chalky phenolics and white-scale fruits. This is a restrained, long and persistent wine, and once again, I do love it. This co...
Quinta da Pedra is one of the most historical properties in the Alto Minho region, dating back to the 17th century. It is situated in the heart of Monção and Melgaço, a sub region of the Vinho Verde appellation, where Alvarinho excels. The property has 155 acres, completely dry farmed, benefiting from pure granite soils, with gentle slopes for drainage and perfect exposure.
The 2023 Pinot Noir Reserve is perfumed with violets, black raspberries, dark stones, and hints of lavender. Medium-bodied, it delivers fantastic intensity and energy, ripe tannins, and great definition, with a dark, stony mouthfeel. This wine is a banana...
The 2023 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard is a beautiful wine and the starting point for the range from Freedom Hill. It checks a lot of boxes with minerality, fruit, and just outstanding complexity and tension. Notes of cranberry, cherry, bright spices, ...
The bright ruby 2022 Pinot Noir Lia's Vineyard is lifted with fresh herbs and spice, as well as notes of cinnamon, preserved cranberries, rushed stones, and a hint of orange peel. Medium-bodied and linear, with fine tannins and a focused feel, it slowly t...