Casa Ferreirinha, Barca Velha Size:3x750ml

Casa Ferreirinha, Barca Velha Size:3x750mlThe 2011 Barca Velha, the latest offering of this late released wine, is a blend of 45% Touriga Franca, 35% Touriga Nacional, 10% Tinta Roriz and 10% Tinto Co. This was aged in French oak for about 18 months. It comes in at 14. 7% alcohol. The price of this tends to be set by the market (although it was around 250 euros with the producer's wine club), list prices having no resemblance to what might happen. I have heard of some retailers hitting 800

there is very little in the way of Cannubi sensuality or character

focused and sneaky long finish

with a level of translucent energy that is alluring

but more should develop with a few years of keeping

Finishes with lively acidity extending the flavors at the back

cedar and sweet pipe tobacco gradually open up in a wine that is more giving on the palate than it is in its aromatics

it is a very elegant Port with a touch of understatement

gravel and spice

Just stays the right side of oak influence – the sweet vanilla character is apparent but not overt

the biggest bragging point here

The 2004 Cristal is 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay

With a nose of over ripe