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 3, 2008

Pardus
I have had a few Portuguese wines in the past, but I have not seen many here in Serbia. I will look around a bit and see what I can find.
June 3, 2008

Smahlatz
In reply to Eternal Child’s message (see page one of messages)
“Cross my heart and hope to die! I cannot wait to sick the Cerejeiras on my White wine loving girlfriend. Nothing but love all around.”

LOL – you’re going to do what on you girlfriend? I don’t think she’ll appreciate it, and it certainly won’t get her to like reds
June 3, 2008

BobM
QOTD- If you go beyond table wines, my favorite was a 1963 Sandeman Port. Just gorgeous flavors,finish a mile long.

Thanks to your encouragement, I’m starting to experiment with some table wines now, but I haven’t found anything memorable yet.
June 3, 2008

victor
QOTD “link it up…”
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=584822&id=579208589
June 3, 2008

ray-ray
Nice Show GV,

I can honestly say that I have never tried a Portuguese Wine…But I PROMISE to search one out and expand the Pal.
June 3, 2008

Eric Gardner
GV? Is that a trip advisor shirt? Whatever it is, it’s cool. Love wine from Portugal, not only cheap but they have unique and varied tastes. It seems like the growers are creating their own style and not copying any other region. They’re true Vayniacs. You picked three wines, all good and all different. I bet the one you passed on was also quite good. If it was compared with any other 10 dollar wine, it would have got a big thumbs up.

Been drinking a lot of wine from Portugal…

2006 Ãlvaro Castro, DÃ£o. Loved it!
2006 Quinta do Crasto “Crasto” Douro also loved it!

These are 12 dollar wines that have a very satisfying structure and complexity. The terrior is very Portugal, so you are definitely tasting something that is not mass produced or trying to copy another region. Portuguese wines taste like Portuguese wines, so if you are looking for a copy of your favorite Rhone or Sonoma, you will be disappointed
June 3, 2008

Oklahoma Michael
QOTD- 1963 Graham’s. Still reminds me of a cold night in front of the fire with Allison in Seattle. Good memories
June 3, 2008

Kezza
QOTD: No favorite Portugese wine yet, but I’m definitely workin on expanding the PAL … drinking the Fontaleoni Vernaccia as we speak! AND I tried a greco di tufo the other night at a restaurant. Forget which one though. Doh! All I remember is lemon and lime all over the place! YUM. Thanks for changing my wine world!

PS – You gotta get some Vaynerchick shirts!!

PPS – I think this might be my 5th post. Does that qualify me as no longer a lurker??
June 3, 2008

E
That’s encouraging, I had the ‘05 Cerejeiras and found it irredeemably nasty. However, the Adriano Ramos Pinto and So Touriga were actually very nice, and I’m looking forward to getting to know CARM and Luis Pato better.
June 3, 2008

Julia L.
I PROMISE TO GET A PORTUGESE RED!!!!I cant wait for you to be in Austin tommorow, last time you were here my in-laws and my hubby got to hang with you and i was out of town, not this time!!! Cant wait And i am sooo in the “I love white wine and i want to get into reds” crowd and im gonna get that Cerejeiras!
June 3, 2008

Alex
It’s great to see a show on Portuguese wines. I’ve been talking about them for many years now. My favorite is EA red and Quinta do Vale Meao…an amazing wine!
June 3, 2008

jason carey
Domini 2003 Duero was excellent
June 2, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: Vale de Meao Douro red wine
June 2, 2008

mwhiddon
Hope you survived Houston and managed to stay somewhat cool. I grew up in The Woodlands and my parents still live there – I heard from my mom that the heat index was 106 today. Enjoy Austin tomorrow – it is my second favorite city (after Seattle, where I now live). If you have a chance eat some texmex for me (I recommend Chuy’s or Trudy’s).
QOTD: I will certainly be picking one (or more) up on the way home tomorrow!
June 2, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: I don’t believe I’ve ever had a Portuguese wine. But I’ve had two Spanish wines recently that were fabulous: Vina Sastre (tempranillo) 2005 from the Ribera del Duero in Spain – $19.99 and Can Blau 2006(carignane, syrah, and grenache)- $15.00, and both of them were memorable.
I am reading the book and I’m loving it. The format is so clear and the writing is fun and informative. I like the little boxed in blurbs and though I can’t find most of the wines where I live I’m finding the descriptions interesting enough to keep reading.
June 2, 2008

elliottf
Thank you so much for the shout out, Gary!

QOTD: Can’t think of my favorite Portuguese wine, but we’ve definitely had some great ones!

Keep it up Gary!
June 2, 2008

J Crazy
Need to drink more wines from Portugal. Can’t speak to my favorite now so I’ll order some this week.

Lovin’ how a cheap wine can bring thunder and it’s interesting how many people just don’t buy wines under a certain price point. I have been guilty of thinking there aren’t many thunderific wines at around 6 or 7 bucks but here’s to expanding our palates and opening our minds.
June 2, 2008

Newman
Thunder-ful show GV!

QOTD: I’ve only tried a handful of them, and the one I remember liking most was the Alianca Vista Tinta Roriz.
June 2, 2008

Donna Marie
QOTD: Incognito. Purchased it in the Ironbound District in Newark. Don’t remember the vintage. Was in the $20 range. Haven’t noticed it in any wine stores in NJ/NY except for that Ferry St. Wine Shop in Newark and that was in 2003.
June 2, 2008

Yvette W
Great show! Haven’t had a Portugal red, but have had the Dorado, which is pretty good. Will soon to start trying some Portugal reds. I’ve had some Bordeaux reds, and they are very strong on the pallet, so I’m glad that you’ve introduced some “silky” reds that can help me to transition into the bigger Bordeaux reds.

As always, thanks for doing this show for us!
June 2, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
1977 Dow’s Vintage Porto…it’s red and from Portugal.
June 2, 2008

Aaron S.
Thank you for picking on a juicer besides Barry.

RE: stolen bases, check out Jacoby Ellsbury… kid got 6 steals over two games… crazy!

BTW, Admiral Wines imports TISHBI ESTATE WINERY WINES FROM ISRAEL!!!! Just thought I’d let you know ::wink wink nudge nudge::

QOTD: I promise… starting 3/31/2009
June 2, 2008

Sharon
You crack me up! Such great energy. Looks like I have 1 2004 Quinta de S. Francisco Ã“bidos in my ‘cellar’ which I bought at a tasting. It was about 10 bucks and I must have liked it! I have your book now – your personality really shines through. Just started reading it – your descriptions are very vivid. Wow, the 6 dollar wine sounded great – why it’s so great to taste before buying, as one would assume it was plonk just considering the price point alone.
June 2, 2008

pawncop
What a great episode.

QOTD – Barco Negro Red Douro Wine $7.99 at Costco, liked it so much I went back a bought 3 more bottles.
June 2, 2008

pete c
Favorite Portuguese wine currently is Cortes De Cima Alentejo. Very good red wine at a very fair price.