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Joe Moryl wrote:Bob:
The Alentejo tends to be hot, irrigated and home to more new-world style winemaking. For someone seeking something more old-school (in style) they might seek out Quinta do Mouro. Won't be cheap (>$30) or easy to find, but the best Alentejo red I've tried. They also make a nice $10 bottle called Vinha do Mouro. Another more economical bottle that has a good reputation and pretty wide distribution is the Reserva bottling (cork label) of the Borba Co-op.
Roy Hersh wrote:Dan G.,
If I added up all the hours I've spent at Vinologia and all the Ports I have had there over many years ... ouch, I think I need a new liver, just thinking about it. This is on the other side of the river though, in Porto and not on the Gaia side, where all the Port Lodges are located.
Jean Phillipe Duhard is the owner and if you ever go in there, please tell him you are a friend and he might either kick you out or not charge you anything. Either way, it is worth mentioning. LOL
Seriously though, if you are seriously into dry white Port, try the Dow Extra Dry and let me know what you think.
As to Madeira, I visit the island and lead tours there every May. It is an amazing place and I hope you will get at least a day or two to venture through Funchal. If you have time to sail around to the North side of the island to Porto Moniz, there are some spectacular sites there. Also on the South side of the island, the revered, legendary vineyard beside the ocean is called Faja dos Padres. You can sail up to it and dock your boat and have a great lunch of fresh line caught tuna and some local wines, not to mention some amazing Malvasia (Malmsey).
Unfortunately, you won't be able to find ANYWHERE on the island to purchase a cask, no matter how much cash you flash. There are some stunning wines available there at prices that can't be found anywhere else. Explore a little!
"So I guess I have to ask if some of these Colheitas have such a long life, what is the chance that a 40 yr old tawny cannot age as graciously. Is it the blended structure?"
it's really great to have an insider's tips on how best to see the island. That you can give us boat-centric advice is all the better. Thanks again!
Joe Moryl wrote:Bob:
The Alentejo tends to be hot, irrigated and home to more new-world style winemaking. For someone seeking something more old-school (in style) they might seek out Quinta do Mouro. Won't be cheap (>$30) or easy to find, but the best Alentejo red I've tried. They also make a nice $10 bottle called Vinha do Mouro. Another more economical bottle that has a good reputation and pretty wide distribution is the Reserva bottling (cork label) of the Borba Co-op.
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