Quinta de Chocapalha

Lisboa

2011 Quinta de Chocapalha Cabernet Sauvignon
MAR 15 Dyprød. Kaffe, moreller, bjørnebær, rik og fruktig duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, noe grønne noter, paprika, møre bær. 84

2011 Quinta de Chocapalha Cabernet Sauvignon:
JAN 14 Ruby. Cassis, some herbs and leather nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, cassis, slightly raw texture, good length. 85

2011 Quinta de Chocapalha Reserva Branco
JAN 14 Towards lemon yellow. Rich, intense, yellow fruits, nuts and butter nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, rich, rounded, some bitter touches in the finish, long. 90

2011 Quinta de Chocapalha Reserva Branco
NOV 13 Pale lemon yellow. Lilies of the valley, apples, some minerals and vanilla nose, very slight butter note behind. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, fruity, somewhat rich but balanced, lemony mineral finish, good length. Unfortunately the summer is over, this is a terrace winner. 89

2011 Quinta de Chocapalha Mar de Lisboa
APR 14 Ruby. Red berries, anise and blueberries nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leaner, fruity, rounded, bit thin finish. 82

2010 Quinta de Chocapalha CH by Chocapalha
MAR 15 Dyprød farge. Rik, fruktig, kaffe, sjokolade, bjørnebær på duft. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, intens, fruktig, sødmefull, rik og intens, lang. 89

2010 Quinta de Chocapalha CH by Chocapalha
APR 14 Ruby. Rich nose of dark fruits, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, vanilla, good length. 88

2010 Quinta de Chocapalha CH by Chocapalha
NOV 13 2000 bottles made. Deep ruby. Dark berries, liquorice, almost extracted blackberries and vanilla nose, spicy. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe and sweet, rounded, vanilla, smooth texture, bit warm finish, long. 89

2010 Quinta de Chocapalha Mar de Lisboa
JAN 14 Ruby. Spicy, woody (aromas even if stainless steel winemaking) and some dark fruits nose. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, leanish, fruity, good length. 84

2010 Quinta de Chocapalha Mar de Lisboa
NOV 13 Ruby. Dark and red berries, slightly spicy and peppery nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fairly soft, slightly lean, but hey, it doesn't cost much. A quaffer. 82

2009 Chocapalha CH by Chocapalha
JAN 14 Deep ruby. Scented, mints, dark berries and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, sweetish and lively, good length. 87

2009 Quinta de Chocapalha Vinha Mae
JAN 14 Deep ruby. Dark berries, fruity and scented nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, quite lively and refreshing, good length. 87

2009 Quinta de Chocapalha Vinha Māe
NOV 13 Deep ruby. Dark berries, ripe and fruity, some vanilla and coffee on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, slight rustic note mid palate before a smoother finish, rich finish. Good length. 88

2009 Quinta de Chocapalha Vinha da Palha
JAN 14 Ruby. Red berries and spices on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, fairly nuanced, good length. 84

2009 Quinta de Chocapalha
MAR 15 Rubinrød. Fruktig, mørke bær på duft, noe sjokolade. Frisk syre, modne tanniner, fruktig, mørke bær, igjen sjokolade, litt bitter finish. 84

2009 Quinta da Chocapalha
NOV 13 Ruby. Rich, ripe, scented and fruity nose. Some mint. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, ripe, not quite as rich palate as nose, good length. I prefer the cooler 08 personally. 86

2008 Quinta de Chocapalha
NOV 13 Ruby. Scented, minty, dark berries, ever so slight floral note, subdued minerals below. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, bit tight, fruity, red berries, good length. 86