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The Douro was destined to become the chosen stage for this marriage between the will of man and nature took place. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinta de São Luiz was acquired in 1922 and has since become the place where all Kopke’s DOC Douro wines are produced. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe great connoisseurs of Douro wines have always recognised this property as one of the most important in the region, for the quality of its soil and vines and for its cultural traditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many years, one of these traditions was to paint the Quinta’s stone walls white once a year. These white walls are pieces of history that are cherished to this day and underline the Douro landscape in a unique way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the centuries to come, Kopke will endeavour to honour its legacy, that was built with passion throughout generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCarla Tiago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eArinto, Viosinho, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDouro, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA vivid orangey-brown colour. On the nose, it reveals aromas of ripe and honeyed fruit combined with fragrant notes of vanilla. A smooth and round palate, full of rich and enveloping flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal wine to have with desserts that include caramel, coffee, apricot and dried fruit. Perfect with caramelised walnuts, tiramisu, hazelnut meringue pie and mild cheeses, such as Brie. Best served at a temperature between 12 and 14°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn elegant style that light-footedly dances across the tongue. Subtle layers of flavour play across the senses. Much more nuanced than many of its peers; a very interesting contrast. The fruit expression is well defined and joins caramel, toffee and white chocolate notes for a poised mouthful. Delicious! 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Three generations later, his grandson John Reynolds, acquired Herdade do Mouchão for wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1901 the first vineyards were planted on the property and, in 1929, construction began on a traditional winery and distillery, which still produces Mouchão brandy today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Herdade do Mouchão continues to be managed and worked on by the descendants of the original family and the entire winemaking process remains virtually unchanged, preserving the traditional harvest by hand and the fermentation of the grapes in stone presses, using foot treading. It is these techniques and the entire success story of Herdade do Mouchão that makes this wine-growing company so close to what wines used to be like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XaTUh9Zimo0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to watch our YouTube video about this wine!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 7\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIain Reynolds Richardson\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80% Alicante Bouschet and 20% Trincadeira\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlentejo, Portugal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIntense garnet color with aromas of spicy black fruit, plum jam, ripe olives and a underlying stemmy-minty hallmark. Wonderfully fresh and structured yet balanced and with exuberant tannins that guarantee its longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest served alongside roasts, game, or hearty casseroles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is considered the benchmark in Alicante Bouschet!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlicante Bouschet forms the backbone of this seriously impressive wine. Mushroom and fresh black cherry aromas show its poise between youth and maturity. Rich black plum flavors give the wine its weight and power. Drink from 2025.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Falstaff\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDark ruby red. Rich notes of cassis on the nose, nuances of wild berries, fresh herbs and spices, subtle peppery notes. Sweet and enveloping on the palate, dark fruit, gripping, with a good harmonious acidity. 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They introduce the brand Monólogo for the three wines and unique parcel, namely Monólogo Arinto P24, Monólogo Avesso P67 and Monólogo Chardonnay P706. This last one is located in Quinta dos Espinhosos. They also present Singular, “blend” according to the choice and taste of Eng. Fernando Moura, oenologist at A\u0026amp;D Wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemakers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlexandre and Diana Gomes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45% Old Vines (60-100 years old), 24% Alvarinho, 11% Malvasia Fina, 10% Avesso, 10% Arinto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVinho Verde, Portugal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith Singular we want to express the \"singularities\" of each harvest, doing so by pursuing the ideal proportion of each variety in the blend, which is based in wine from our older vineyards. Our Quinta de Santa Teresa, singular as well for its geographic position, next to the border that separates the Vinho Verde and Douro regions, is the birthplace of the grapes with which we produce this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingular reveals a complex aromatic profile, with notes of orange tree and white flowers, a smoky side and some vegetal notes. On the palate it shows itself elegant, with notes of hazelnut, white pepper and orange peel. A captivating wine, finishing long and fresh. It will age well in bottle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2019 Singular is 45% a field blend from old vines (with grapes like Avesso, Malvasia and Rabigato and vines ranging 60 to 100 years old), plus 24% Alvarinho, 11% Malvasia Fina and 10% each of Avesso and Arinto. It was partly (15% of the juice) aged for six months in used French oak. It comes in at 13% alcohol, 5.2 grams of residual sugar and 6.8 grams of total acidity. The acidity provides good balance for the modest sugar, so this still shows dry. The latest release in the mini-vertical this issue, this has the advantage of freshness first and foremost. Just smelling it makes this seem exuberant and lively. You can tell it is the youngest without tasting it. It doesn't seem as big or as complex as the 2017, but it is far more refreshing. It makes the more stolid 2018 look dull. This 2019 looks like it has some upside potential because of its superior freshness. Let's lean up a bit just for that potential, but it certainly is true that the 2017 shows far better today. This runs nine euros in Portugal. 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The Divai range of results coupled with centuries-old traditions encased in oak barrels the old cellars most modern winemaking techniques. Mixes today with yesterday, and, with time, contemplates tomorrow. Combines technology with craftsmanship. Creates its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIVAI means wine in Swahili language and the language of the Divine Men. A name that dates back to the time of the Gods and Deities who led life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith breathtaking scenery, Alentejo stands out for its authenticity. Claims the rights of an inhospitable land that became fertile over time. Born from these lands are Nectars that enchant generations and wine markets.\u003cbr\u003eLand of good wine, good cheese, good for sausages. 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