Another good Portuguese white
Another impressive Portuguese white to report on.
A blend of Antao Vaz, Arinto and Roupeiro. Lovely floral, lemony nose with notes of tangerine and a hint of vanilla oak. The palate has citrus pith, grapefruit and peach notes with a touch of spicy oak. A bright, focused wine with lots of interest. Fresh, full flavoured and well balanced. 89/100
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I enjoyed Esporao's 2008 Verdelho. It's also fairly big for a Portuguese white (14%), but with no oak and it was a great deal at $9. All of Esporao's varietals are fun and interesting wines.
Which is a good dish to accompany this wine? Also, how long can it stay in the cellar?
Thanks
Esporao's winemaking is solid - all the range are well made and provide value for money, IMHO.
It's a fairly versatile food wine because of the freshness - I'd be thinking stronger-flavoured fish dishes, salads, even some medium-hard cheeses. It won't keel over quickly, but I'd enjoy it over the next two years to catch it in its fresh phase.
Different label for us here in Alberta...and a price of $28 Cdn!
Still buy what I can find though.
Bob from Alberta.
I quite enjoyed this (bought last year in Portugal at €8) but wouldn't rush to buy it again, tho it is decent value by any standards.
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