Quinta dos Roques Encruzado Blanco, Dao
Ref: 72007
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The last few vintages from this estate have seen Roques transformed from locally respected producer to possibly the most dynamic and exciting winery in Portugal. Bouquets have been thrown from near (Revista dos Vinhos Portuguese Producer of the Year 1998/9) and far ("A legend in the making"; Wines and Spirits Magazine (USA) June 1999), and the 1997 releases show the team going from strength to strength.
And what a team! Manuel Lopes de Oliveira and his son-in-law Luis Lourenço oversee the modern winery and immaculate vineyards, whilst winemaking is the responsibility of the talented Jorge Brites and the legendary Professor Virgilio Loureiro. The vineyards now extend to 40 hectares, spread across twelve different plots and a mind-boggling variety of mesoclimates and soils. Vineyards are increasingly batch-planted, with most new plantings being of Touriga Naçional, Tinto Cão and Encruzado.
Coming from an altogether riper set of grapes than the 1999.This is immediately appealing with generous apricot fruit and nectarine overtones it is long and balanced on the palate, with only a small nuance of new oak. Drink through to Christmas but then put away remaining bottles for a least a year.
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