• 22Jul

    I recently had the wonderful fortune of sitting in on a Full Circle Wine Solutions master class wine luncheon at Bryan Voltaggio’s restaurant, Range. The theme was “An Exploration of Portugal’s Wine Regions and Varietals.” Each course was paired with 4 wonderful Portuguese wines. We were even sent home with the book (wine journal that includes distribution information) 50 Great Portuguese Wines by Doug Frost.The food, the wine, and the pairings were spectacular. We really should get the word out about how good Portuguese wines can be.

    I could just sit here and some of the delicious 2012 Quinta da Raza Raza Vinho Verde (green wine) right now! Then, I’d start on a the other vinho verde, 2012 Adega Cooperative de Ponte de Lima Adamado. I do love vinho verde, and yes, they are named for lushness of the region. I was also very much enjoyed the third course wines (including the tawny port that was served with them in advance of the dessert course).

    The wines we sampled included:

    Reception: 

    2012 Quinta da Raza Raza Vinho Verde

    First Course: 

    2012 Adega Cooperative de Ponte de Lima Adamado Vinho Verde
    2009 Campolargo Arinto, Bairrada 
    2011 Jose Maria da Fonseca Domingo Soares Franco Verdelho Peninsula de Setubal
    2011 Esporao Reserva White, Alentejo
     
    Second Course:
     
    2009 Quinta do Mondego Red, Dao
    2010 Quinta S. Joao Batista Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon-Touriga Nacional, Tejo
    2010 Luis Pato Vinhas Velhas, Bairrada
    2009 Tahora Medeiros Tonto, Aentejo
     
    Third Course:
     
    2009 Joao Portugal Ramos Conde de Cimioso Falua, Alentejo
    2009 Quinta do Portal Touriga Nacional, Douro Valley
    2009 Durum Reserva Old Vines, Douro Valley
     
    Dessert Course:
     
    Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro Valley
     
    -JAY

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