Reviews & Ratings

2011 Herdade do Esporao Portugal Red "Quatro Castas 4"

Winery: Herdade do Esporao

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Quatro Castas 4"

Wine Category: Portugal Red

Grape blend: 25% Aragonez, 25% Alicante Bouschet, 25% Petit Verdot, & 25% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alentejano

State or country: Portugal

Price: $17

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 90 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: February 11, 2014

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored red blend from Portugal opens with a faint black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and juicy. The flavor profile is a blend of mild black cherry and black raspberry with notes of integrated black pepper and old oak. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are sticky and linger for quite a long time. This wine would pair well with beef bourguignon. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Colour: Lively deep red purple colour. Aroma: Predominately red berries aromas associated with Aragones. Palate: Full body palate from Syrah with attractive texture from Alicante and great balance from Petit Verdot.

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