Horacio Simoes "Heritage" Setubal Moscatel Roxo 2008 [375ml]

Horacio Simoes "Heritage" Setubal Moscatel Roxo 2008 [375ml]A pink version of Muscat that is the signature of the Setubal region just across the Tagus from Lisbon. This is fortified and spends 17 years in barrel. The results are astounding. It has the ripe fruit of Port with the bewitching complexity and briny quality of Madeira. It's sweet but hardly cloying, with lots of toffee and caramel notes matched with hazelnut, spices, and terrific acidity. Unique, geeky, and delicious, with all the potential to be

Müller-Ruprecht is already making waves in the Pfalz region of Germany

Marco’s children Renato

smooth finesse

" says Giovanni

Limited Addition is formed around Chad and Bree Stock's belief that there is more to be considered in the Willamette Valley

The wine is named Rouge Gorge or "Red Throat" in honor of a small finch that appears in the vineyards in the springtime

The family is originally from Sonora

The nose has high toned florals

balanced concoction a bit of room for keen drinkers to pick up subtle notes of licorice and almond

and impressive balance here that speaks to the high standards that Denis and Didier have been upholding

about 25-30ppm total

thrilling and understated