18 March 2015 2013 Esporao Vinha da Defesa Rosé

2013 Esporao Vinha da Defesa Rosé

March 18, 2015 By

2013 Esporao Vinha da Defesa RoséWith our winter seemingly lasting extra long this year, when an offer to taste a rosé came about, I couldn’t resist.

In the glass, the color is festive and bright pink. The nose is of intense red berry and cherry aromas. The bright fruity aromas continue on the palate. There’s good acidity and minerality with a slightly tart medium finish.

Pairings: Lightly-prepared fish or seafood. Perfect as an aperitif.

Style: Rosé Wine

Grape Type(s): Syrah, Aragones

Region: Alentejo, Portugal

Price: $15

This wine was provided to me for sampling and I am adding it to my repertoire as it’s truly enjoyable.

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14 January 2015 2012 Esporao Reserve Red

2012 Esporao Reserve Red

January 14, 2015 By

2012 Esporao Reserve RedDark fruit, spicy nose with a bit of smokiness. Lots of ripe dark berry and plum flavors. Firm tannins on a dry finish. Like this wine a lot at this pricepoint.

Will improve with some time in the bottle and with decanting.

Pairings: Burger, pasta with tomato sauce, grilled meat.

Style: Red Wine

Grape Type(s): Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonês, Trincadeira, Alicante Bouschet

Region: Alentejo, Portugal

Price: $20

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6 April 2013 Portuguese White Wines by Herdade do Esporão

Portuguese White Wines by Herdade do Esporão

April 6, 2013 By

2012 Herdade do Esporao Verdelho WhiteI uncorked these two wines at a recent dinner party where I served a seafood paella. The guests at the dinner were evenly split when it came to favoring one wine over the other. Both had enough body to stand up to the flavorful dish.

  • 2011 Herdade do Esporão Monte Velho White ($9.99) – medium straw color in the glass, this Portuguese wine offers fruity, juicy citrus aromas and ripe apricot and Meyer lemon flavors. Antao Vaz, Roupeiro, Perrum grapes.
  • 2012 Herdade do Esporão Verdelho White ($12.99) – light, slightly green in the glass, this wine exuded aromas of juicy lime. On the palate, it offered honeydew, apple and bright citrus flavors. Great level of acidity and a pleasant medium finish. 100% Verdelho grape.

2011 Herdade do Esporao Monte Velho WhiteHerdade do Esporão is perhaps the best-known winery in the Alentejo wine region of Portugal and its white wines and red wines are affordable, available and delicious.

These wines were provided to me for sampling and I am adding to my repertoire as they are truly enjoyable.

Filed Under: Antao Vaz, Perrum, Portugal, Roupeiro, Verdelho, White Wine, Wine Reviews Tagged With: ,