BY Quinta Do Judeu 2009 Portugal

Country / Region : Douro Valley, Portugal

Year : 2009

Grape Variety : Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz /Tinta Barroca / Tinta Amarela

Style : Full, Complex Red

ABV : 14%

Drink By : 2018

Price : €14 to €16 RRP

The Winemakers

From 1932 Quinta do Judeu has belonged to Alves de Carvalho family and its name is due to the existence of a roman Jewish statue on its roof. It is a center of excellence in winemaking combining the latest technology available for the development of extremely high quality wines with traditional practices, such as grapes treading in granite tanks (lagares).

Quinta do Judeu owns 3 estates in the Douro Valley with a total of 27 hectares of vineyards, only with native Douro varieties. The vineyards, with an age up to 80 years old, comprise of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto. The old vines, red and white, with its diverse and mixed varieties, some of which rare and unknown, constitute an enormous Douro asset that Quinta do Judeu will maintain and share.

The Wine

Dark red colour. Elegant floral and fruity aroma with light chocolate notes. On the palate it shows a smooth and silky texture, with rounded tannins and blueberries and dark fruits. Elegant and balanced. Long finish with slight sweet fruit. Between Quinta do Judeu and Corgo da Régua in terms of intensity, structure and longevity.

Unfiltered so it should be decanted.

Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.

Quinta Do Judeu Red 2008 Portugal

Country / Region : Douro Valley, Portugal

Year : 2008

Grape Variety : 15 Varieties including Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz / Tinta Barroca / Tinto Cão / Tinta Amarela / Tinta Francisca / Sousão

Style : Full, Complex Red

ABV : 14.5%

Drink By : 2021

Price : €21 to €23 RRP

The Winemakers

From 1932 Quinta do Judeu has belonged to Alves de Carvalho family and its name is due to the existence of a roman Jewish statue on its roof. It is a center of excellence in winemaking combining the latest technology available for the development of extremely high quality wines with traditional practices, such as grapes treading in granite tanks (lagares).

Quinta do Judeu owns 3 estates in the Douro Valley with a total of 27 hectares of vineyards, only with native Douro varieties. The vineyards, with an age up to 80 years old, comprise of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto. The old vines, red and white, with its diverse and mixed varieties, some of which rare and unknown, constitute an enormous Douro asset that Quinta do Judeu will maintain and share.

The Wine

Dark Red Colour. Classic Douro aroma, full of character and complexity. Ripe fruit, spice and a light toast and coffee from the barrels. In the palate it shows full body with a strong personality and a solid structure of tannins, embracing some black ripe fruit. Long and harmonious finish.

Unfiltered so it should be decanted.

Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels and a further 1 year in bottle.

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I hope you enjoyed the St Patricks Day festivities and the long weekend. The family headed off to the Mrs home county of Wexford to see the relations, including the latest addition to the clan, Roisin. A week old today and just gorgeous.

My weekend was made even more enjoyable thanks for Matthew Nugent, wine writer with the Irish Mail On Sunday where he was kind enough to review two of my best selling wines.

First up was the limited edition New Zealand Little Beauty Sauvignon Blanc

Closely followed by the Portuguese Corgo Da Regua Red

So a big thank you to Matthew for the lovely reviews.

Quinta Do Judeu Red 2007 Portugal

Country / Region : Douro Valley, Portugal

Year : 2007

Grape Variety : Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz / Tinta Barroca / Tinto Cão / Tinta Amarela / Tinta Francisca / Sousão/ 7 Others

Style : Full, Complex Red

ABV : 14.5%

Drink By : 2021

Price : €21 to €23 RRP

The Winemakers

From 1932 Quinta do Judeu has belonged to Alves de Carvalho family and its name is due to the existence of a roman Jewish statue on its roof. It is a center of excellence in winemaking combining the latest technology available for the development of extremely high quality wines with traditional practices, such as grapes treading in granite tanks (lagares).

Quinta do Judeu owns 3 estates in the Douro Valley with a total of 27 hectares of vineyards, only with native Douro varieties. The vineyards, with an age up to 80 years old, comprise of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto. The old vines, red and white, with its diverse and mixed varieties, some of which rare and unknown, constitute an enormous Douro asset that Quinta do Judeu will maintain and share.

The Wine

Dark red colour. Pure and clearly defined aroma. Orange blossom, caramel and black fruits. On the palate you may find the whole Douro with power, elegance and minerality. The powerful tannic structure and the acidity level will allow this wine long years of great evolving.

Unfiltered so it should be decanted.

Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels and a further 1 year in bottle.

BY Quinta Do Judeu 2008 Portugal

Country / Region : Douro Valley, Portugal

Year : 2008

Grape Variety : Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz /Tinta Barroca / Tinta Amarela

Style : Full, Complex Red

ABV : 14%

Drink By : 2018

Price : €14 to €16 RRP

The Winemakers

From 1932 Quinta do Judeu has belonged to Alves de Carvalho family and its name is due to the existence of a roman Jewish statue on its roof. It is a center of excellence in winemaking combining the latest technology available for the development of extremely high quality wines with traditional practices, such as grapes treading in granite tanks (lagares).

Quinta do Judeu owns 3 estates in the Douro Valley with a total of 27 hectares of vineyards, only with native Douro varieties. The vineyards, with an age up to 80 years old, comprise of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto. The old vines, red and white, with its diverse and mixed varieties, some of which rare and unknown, constitute an enormous Douro asset that Quinta do Judeu will maintain and share.

The Wine

Dark red, with violet borders. On the nose some floral notes, black fruit and hints of toasted oak, coffee and pepper. On the palate the first impact is smooth, mellow, showing typical Douro structure. Some black fruit jam, smoked notes, with nice acidity that keeps it alive. Between Quinta do Judeu and Corgo da Régua in terms of intensity, structure and longevity.

Unfiltered so it should be decanted.

Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels.

Corgo da Régua 2008 Portugal

Country / Region : Douro Valley, Portugal

Year : 2008

Grape Variety : Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz /

Tinta Barroca

Style : Full, Spicy Red

ABV : 14%

Drink By : 2016

Price : €10 to €12 RRP

The Winemakers

From 1932 Quinta do Judeu has belonged to Alves de Carvalho family and its name is due to the existence of a roman Jewish statue on its roof. It is a center of excellence in winemaking combining the latest technology available for the development of extremely high quality wines with traditional practices, such as grapes treading in granite tanks (lagares).

Quinta do Judeu owns 3 estates in the Douro Valley with a total of 27 hectares of vineyards, only with native Douro varieties. The vineyards, with an age up to 80 years old, comprise of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinto Cão, Tinta Amarela, Malvasia Fina, Rabigato, Viosinho, Gouveio and Arinto. The old vines, red and white, with its diverse and mixed varieties, some of which rare and unknown, constitute an enormous Douro asset that Quinta do Judeu will maintain and share.

The Wine

Lovely dark red color. Red fruit with a floral touch and a hint of pepper on the nose and in the mouth. The nice tannic structure and the gentle texture make this wine perfect to match everyday meals.

Minimum 6 months aging in bottle before release

Partial filtering so benefits from decanting.

Perfect with red meats and cheeses