Joao Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro, Dao, Portugal 2018 Cotes de Castillon nicely balanced profile

nicely balanced profile

masking hints of black fruits and rich berries

Picked on the second day of harvest at 13%

but it is surrounded by so much richness

abundant cherry and raspberry fruit

Joao Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro, Dao, Portugal 2018 Cotes de Castillon nicely balanced profileThe 2018 Liquen Alfrocheiro was aged for 14 months in used French oak and comes in at 12. 9% alcohol. Lively and even a little tart as it airs out, this relies on freshness and structure more than the big flavors this grape often shows. That said, on the first pour or two it is just laced with delectable raspberry and cherry nuances. It tastes great, even while made in a somewhat understated and always controlled fashion. While there is a little bite