So I decided with my little cyber-effort here to adopt the Confucian approach "Speak only if it improves upon silence" - you'll see notes only about wines that are special in some way or other.
There's an old expression of which I'm sure you're aware - "you get what you pay for". In the wine world, as in most places, this is largely true - but once in a while you find a wine down on the bottom shelf (although, strictly speaking, this particular example was on a middle shelf), that's way better than its price tag would lead you to believe.
This I bought in Continente this morning - when I see a wine with some bottle age I'm generally willing to give it a go - with no expectations - but this surprised me with its delicacy (which is very different to frailty). When I'm next there, if they still have it, I'll score a few more, even without the discount - there are times when a wine such as this is just the ticket.
4 hour decant. 12.5%.
This was 1.99 euros before the 15% discount and, for that price, this is pretty good - sure, it's "vinho da mesa", but it's not aggressive, as cheapies often are - red fruits, nice balance, supple - fair finish with a background hint of sour.
88
This was 1.99 euros before the 15% discount and, for that price, this is pretty good - sure, it's "vinho da mesa", but it's not aggressive, as cheapies often are - red fruits, nice balance, supple - fair finish with a background hint of sour.
88
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