PORTUGAL

TOP RATINGSFOR PORTUGAL & SPAIN

August 2016 Report

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Quinta do Monte d’Oiro Madrigal 2015 “… Elegant and fresh, it finishes with beautiful flavor and gentle persistence…this looks like a strong candidate for the best Madrigal ever made...”

Quinta do Monte d’Oiro Lybra White 2015 “…Very aromatic, it is a great warm weather white, fresh and lively. Yet, it

has good concentration and fine persistence for this level. Is this the best vintage ever for it? I think so…don’t hesitate to dive in.”

Quinta do Monte d’Oiro Lybra 2011 “…Its smooth, caressing texture is especially impressive and the juicy, delicious finish makes it a winner...”

Quinta de Chocapalha Arinto 2015 “The 2015 Arinto…may be their best one ever, which should make it a super

bargain. Precise, rather powerful and showing fine grip on the finish, this has both character and structure, everything in a well-balanced whole. If you like them crisp, pointed and fresh, you can’t go wrong at this price. In fact, back up the truck.”

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Bodega Contador Carmen Gran Reserva 2010“…This is a wine inspired by the old Rioja wines produced with the

know-how and experience from Benjamín Romeo…The palate is simply stunning. Gobsmacking balance and precise, focused flavors, subtle, integrated acidity and an eternal finish. This is just superb. And the price… is also great for the quality it delivers.”

Bodega Contador La Cueva del Contador 2013“…It has a clean, perfumed, subtle nose, very floral and sleek, polished and

insinuating. It’s really aromatic and open, with notes of spices (curry, nutmeg), aromatic herbs and wild berries… The palate is silky, with an earthy touch, elegant but with personality, with sophisticated tannins and good acidity. Balanced and elegant...”

Bodega Contador Que Bonita Cacareaba 2014 “…There is a mixture of flowers, spices and herbs, chamomile and a smoky

hint. There is a good combination between power and elegance. It develops further nuances with time in the glass, orange peel, beeswax, licorice and fennel. It should age nicely.”

Bodega Contador Predicador 2014“…Perfumed and intoxicating… The palate is silky, with superb tannins and great balance. This is among the best vintages ever released since the initial 2004.”

Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2009“The 2009 Finca Valpiedra Reserva had something of a Bordeaux air to it, with tobacco leaf aromas intermixed with blackberries and a minty touch...”

Finca Valpiedra Cantos de Valpiedra 2012 “… A clean, modern, straightforward Tempranillo, quite fruit-driven…It

has a fresh and balanced palate that is accessible, and easy to drink and understand.”

Viña Bujanda Reserva 2010“The harmonious and subtle 2010…reflected great freshness and a sense of harmony, in a very traditional way, very Rioja. It has a soft mouthfeel and polished tannins, good elegance and yet with enough concentration to stand up to food and some development in bottle.”

Bodega Contador Predicador Blanco 2014“…The wine has a good palate with weight and minerality that provides

freshness. I feel like this bottling has matured with the years and gained in definition and character. It’s one of those whites that people…need to take more seriously.”