A fascinating red wine that begins with aromas of fresh cut celery that persists over soft red fruits. The celery continues to hold sway on the palate, joined by peppery, stemmy notes, and muted cherry fruit that ride bright acidity through a long finish where dusty white pepper lingers. I held this bottle and tasted it daily over five days, with each day showing softening green notes and emerging cherry and strawberry fruit, with no hints of oxidation and gaining palate length each day. Intriguing and completely unique.
Honrado, Vinho de Talha (Alentejo, Portugal) 2021
By Rich Cook