Reviews & Ratings

2011 Herdade do Esporao Portugal White "Duas Castas"

Winery: Herdade do Esporao

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Duas Castas"

Wine Category: Portugal White

Grape blend: 50% Semillon & 50% Viosinho

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alentejano

State or country: Portugal

Price: $13

Cases produced: 3,500

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: June 12, 2012

Wine Review: This straw yellow colored wine opens with a wet stone and Anjou pear like bouquet with a hint of ginger. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and viscous. The flavor profile is a mineral infused Anjou pear with notes of white pepper and a hint of green apple. The finish is dry and rather pleasant and friendly. This wine is a perfect wine for a clambake. Serve it with for steamers or mussels with drawn butter. Yum! - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Clear citric colour. Intense aroma showing orange blossom and fresh cut grass with notes of white plum and grapefruit. The palate is creamy and full with delicate citric flavours and a fresh and persistent finish. Serve with avocado prawns, scallop salad, chicken dishes, and grilled stone bass.

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