Tasting Notes

American Wine Society – Pittsburgh Chapter

National Tasting Project

The Wines of Portugal

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

ü  Beyra Reserva Vinho Branco        Range=10-18     Avg.=14.37 

o   [89 points Wine Spectator] $13.49

ü  Dona Maria Amantis Reserva Viognier   Range=11-17.5     Avg.=14.88

o   [89 points Wine Enthusiast] $21.99

ü  Beyra Reserva Tinto            Range=10-19     Avg.=15.28

o   [90 points 'Best Buy' Wine Enthusiast] $13.49

ü  Dona Maria Amantis Reserva Alentejo    Range=12.5-19     Avg.=16.56

o   [91 points Wine Enthusiast] $23.99

ü  Castello D'Alba Vinhas Velhas Douro Red         Range=10-19    Avg.=16.44 

o   [92 points Wine Enthusiast] $23.99

ü  Vale Dona Maria White Port $13.99          Range=13-20     Avg.=15.44 

We’d like to thank our hosts for the evening for providing the wonderful food to accompany these wines.  We enjoyed Portuguese kale and sausage soup, chorizo sausage, Sao Jorge cheese, Manchego cheese, Portuguese white anchovies, and a selection of Portuguese breads.  Thank you, Kevin, Ellen, Terry and Santina for volunteering!