Portuguese Red Wines – Episode #476

June 2, 2008

Gary rants and raves about Portugal as the next coming so lets see what these wines have to offer.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Tinto Da AnforaOther Portuguese Red Wine
2005 Bafarela RedOther Portuguese Red Wine
2007 Sanguinhal CerejeirasOther Portuguese Red Wine

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June 2, 2008

brent
QOTD: Niepoort Vertente was the most recent that I really enjoyed.
June 2, 2008

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: Quinta do Encontro. Rolls in at about $6. #36871 at WineLibrary.
June 2, 2008

Keith
I’ve had several enjoyable, value driven wines from Spain, Chile, Argentina, but not Portugal…WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME? Gotta get with the program…
June 2, 2008

Billyd
I will be ording the 6 bone wine from WL right now and will enjoy asap.. great episode.
June 2, 2008

Marc
QOTD: Haven’t had any that I was excited about..but because of your suggestion I’ll try some more! Maybe I’ll find some in China this week!

GV…China Wine Tours made it on CNBC last Friday!! Check the video!
June 2, 2008

sam
Thank you for doing a show on Portuguese wines. I really have been enjoying this part of the world for many reasons. They stay true to the terroir and really are producing good wines for cheap. Marques de Marialva is one of the wines I’ve enjoyed from Portugal lately. Great job!
June 2, 2008

M
QOTD: I’ve had at least 4-5 reds from Portugal in the past 3 years. Two were in the PAZZZ category and the others were pretty good. Can’t remember what they were exactly, only sort of kind of know their varietals. I had one decent white, an Alvarinho with “a little frizzante action”. It wasn’t bad, pleasant.

Saturday I had my first Greco di Tufo that I bought after show #449. Liked it. Bought more today.
June 2, 2008

Dominus
QOTD: Ive had many wines from Douro but off the top of my head I can’t remember any specific names and yes, I promise, to find some more. Im assuming the 6 buck will be sold out before I order.

I love the question to Mott, “Why?”

I’ve read the book from front to cover, bought some of the featured wines, and I can say it is a very informative read. I can see you on WLTV reviewing each and every wine. Fun, fun, fun.

Cheers
June 2, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
Thanks for exposing us to wines from Portugal. QOTD – I have been to Portugal twice in the past 6 years on vacation and found the wines to be very good. But I can’t remember favorite one. Why are you wearing a Tripadvisor shirt?
June 2, 2008

Pete G
Great Show! I needed a Portugese kick in the ass to remind me to drink more of these reds. They really are great price-to-quality ratio wines.

QOTD: Vintage Port. I know its old school but still the best dessert wine around
June 2, 2008

Juicy Jesse
QOTD: Current favorite from Portugal: 2005 Altano Douro AND the ‘05 Altano Douro Reserva. Comes from the Symingon Family Estates holdings. Fabulous wine, and the ‘05 is drinking great, right now!!
June 2, 2008

Tony
Gary, I’ve got my shopping list and I put the Sanguinhal Cerejeiras at the top…$6…can’t go wrong with that! Love the show…keep up the good work.
June 2, 2008

manonthemoon
Good show, I have heard so much about Douro, but have yet to check it out. That will end next time I am out wine shopping.
June 2, 2008

Collin
QotD – Periquita and the Periquita Reserve. About $11 in Tennessee.
June 2, 2008

joeshmo
the end of today show was awsome, intense, and energetic. great show today.
QOTD: ive never had a portugese wine, but im going out as soon as i finish writing this and get the Sanguinhal Cerejeiras. ive been really exploring the red wine world here lately, and i was just thinking that its getting good and hot and now im looking for something a little on the light side for the summer heat. THANK YOU MY VAYNERCHUK this show was just what i was looking for. PEACE OUT SKILLETS IM OUT TO GET A WINE !
June 2, 2008

JHanck
QOTD: Barco Negro 2005, a surprise buy at Costco…
June 2, 2008

paul
There are many. But if I had a real choice, it would be a vintage Port. Say 1963 or some such.

Other than that, I currently have several made by Esporao. Good house, good buys (but not 6 bones, unfortunately).
June 2, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – I am buying one today. By the way I tried a Spanish Rioja Rose over the weekend. Not bad, and definitely not what I was thinking.

Ryan
June 2, 2008

Andy & Edie
The only Portugese wine we’ve had is Port, and we love it with some yummy cheese! We will certainly seek some out if there’s any to be had in Billings, MT. Great show, yet again!
June 2, 2008

DirtWineKen
Bestial! Portugal was my all time favorite wine vacation. My current favorite is Vale Meao from the Douro; and the Meandro second wine is a great value as well.
June 2, 2008

Phil G
QOTD – I have had a bunch of Portuguese wines, but don’t think ever more than one of each bottle. I remember having some GREAT reds while in Lisbon, but don’t remember the names…
June 2, 2008

aronowm2
QOTD: Quinta do Carmo 2001 vintage. one of the best wines I have ever had period.
June 2, 2008

Holmes
QOTD; I PROMISE!!!! You crazy guy!

P.S. I am a lurker and it feels good……
June 2, 2008

elMattador
awesome show! We got the Cerejeiras at our store about a month ago after we had it at our distributors tasting. I couldnt believe it was 5.99 retail. Been selling the crap out of it ever since.

QOTD its definatly the Cerejeiras. Price point and the ommmph for that price point makes it the best in a long time!
June 2, 2008

PaVo
QOTD: I have a Douro that I’m keeping and dreaming about. I had a 2005 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines at dinner in Vancouver whilst visiting my girlfriend a few weeks ago that was simply amazing.

Please come to Chicago. I know twitter says you are but book tour does not!