Post Scriptum Magnum 2019 Red Wine

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<p></p><p>The story of Dow’s is unusual amongst all the great Port houses. It began in 1798 when Bruno da Silva, a Portuguese merchant from Oporto, made a journey which was the opposite to that of the first British merchants. The Port shipping business was continued by Bruno’s son, John da Silva who in 1862 brought into partnership Frederick William Cosens. With the continuing expansion of the firm, Edward da Silva and Frederick Cosens were joined by George Acheson Warre, whose well known family had been involved in the Port trade since its earliest years. In 1877, Silva &amp; Cosens merged with another leading Port company, Dow &amp; Co.</p> <p>Although smaller than Silva &amp; Cosens, Dow &amp; Co had become a very highly regarded Port producer with a particularly fine reputation for its Vintage Ports and when the two companies merged, it was decided to adopt DOW’S as the brand name</p> <p>For over two centuries the name of DOW has been associated with the finest Port from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley. Throughout the 20th Century and into the 21st, the Symington family has built on the legacy of the preceding Silva and Dow families.</p> <p>Dow’s attractive and distinctive drier finish is the recognisable hallmark of the wines from this great Port house.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>

Dwv620

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<p></p><p>Milagres Alvarinho By Quinta da Pedra is a citrus and mineral wine, with soft notes of apple and pineapple, but very elegant on the nose. With great structure and unctuousness, as well as an acidity that gives it freshness and longevity, it is a wine with great potential for evolution and gastronomy.</p>

Qtpe4426

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<p></p><p>Graham's was one of the first Port companies to invest in its own vineyards in Portugal’s Douro Valley in 1890 and is now at the cutting edge of innovation in winemaking techniques. This makes Graham’s a pioneer since always. </p> <p>Today five cousins of Symington family share responsibility for every aspect of the company and personally make the Graham’s wines</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>

Grvt3601

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<p></p><p>The Symington family, with Scottish, English and Portuguese ancestry has been present in the Douro for five generations — since 1882 — and through the current generation’s great grandmother, the family’s links to the wines of the Douro span 14 generations, to the mid-17th century and to the very beginnings of the history of Port</p>

Qtrrr1116

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Noval Vintage 2012 Port Wine is characterized by its purity of fruit and a fine and delicate quality that is typical of the wines of the property in general but which finds its most remarkable and enduring expression in the Vintage Ports</p>

Qnvt4048

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<p></p><p>The brothers Antonio and Edmar Monteiro are the founders of the 1912 Winemakers company. <br />The passion for the world of wine comes early in the life of these two brothers, who since childhood helped their father at the Quinta de São Bernardo property on the banks of the Douro River.<br />Later they acquired Quinta de Águas, which allowed them to increase production but maintaining the same quality as the wines produced</p> <p></p>

pgr8036

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<p></p><p>The Companhia Agrícola do Sanguinhal was founded in 1926 by Abel Pereira da Fonseca . Nowadays, this company is dedicated to the exploration of three estates in the demarcated region of Óbidos - Quinta do Sanguinhal, Quinta das Cerejeiras and Quinta de S. Francisco.<br />Located 40 minutes away from Lisbon, these estates represent the most prestigious Óbidos DOC wines.</p>

Cgr8115

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<p></p><p><br /></p><p>Passagem wine  is a joint venture between Jorge Moreira (Poeira) and the Bergqvist family and comes from Quinta de Bandeiras, a 100 hectare property located in the Douro Superior. This wines are produved in Quinta de Bandeiras</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>

Psrr2644

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<p></p><p>Located in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region, Quinta da Deserta has its vineyards rooted between the banks of the river Tavora and the river Douro, in schistose soils. The combination of very hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters results in low yields but with high quality grapes.<br />The products sold from Quinta da Deserta are certified.</p>

Dr8547

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<p>Xisto Roquette &amp; Cazes Red Wine</p> <p>On the nose, Xisto Roquette &amp; Cazes shows notes of fresh forest fruit well integrated with elegant hints of spices and rock rose.</p> <p>On the palate it has an elegant attack, evolving into a wine with excellent dimension and structure, made up of fresh, fine-textured tannins. A wine made using Bordeaux technology but which reflects the identity of the Douro. It finishes harmoniously and with excellent persistence.</p> <p></p>

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<p></p><p>Symington Family Estates is one of the world's largest producers of premium Port wine, the main owner of vineyards in Alto Douro and one of Portugal's leading wine producers.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p>

Chry4331

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Portal is a family fine winemaking company that embraced with passion the “Boutique Winery” concept. They proudly produce DOC Douro wines, premium Port Wines and Moscatel. This project that started in the early 90’s of the XX century, had on its base a centenary estate where this family has been producing Port since the last years of the XIX century</p>

8006

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<p></p><p>Lavradores de Feitoria (a.k.a. Feitoria) is a unique project, created on September of 2000. Resulted from the union of 15 producers, owners of 18 Quintas spread throughout the best terroirs in the 3 sub-regions of the Douro region (Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo and Douro Superior). Nowadays the company has 48 shareholders (of which 15 are producers), and 19 Quintas.  Together, they have a total area of vineyard of more than 600 ha.</p> <p>The goal of this brand has been, since the beginning, to create balanced and elegant wines that age well, having as a starting point the declared commitment with the excellence and tradition of Douro</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>

Merg714

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<p></p><p>Quinta do Crasto Vinhas Velhas is deep ruby in colour. The nose shows a particular complexity, with notes of gum cistus and fresh spice, very well integrated with exuberant aromas of wild fruits. Elegant on the palate, rapidly evolving into a wine of excellent volume and a compact structure made of fresh, velvety-textured tannins. The finish is lingering and balanced. A wine that mirrors the unique identity of the old vines of Quinta do Crasto</p> <p></p>

Qtcvv671

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<p></p><p>The history of the 100HECTARES wines begins in the early 70’s.</p> <p>The estates of the family are the origin of their wines, and the production is made exclusively from grapes coming from their properties, which is at the heart of the family’s production philosophy</p>

100hvv5234

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<p></p><p>Barão da Várzea do Douro Reserva White Wine is made with grapes of the Rabigato, Viosinho and Arinto varieties from vines planted in sandy soils with fragments of schist. Very fruity aroma, focusing on citrus notes, lemon zest and tangerine. Tropical nuances of mango, banana and a smoky touch. In the mouth it is full-bodied and creamy, but at the same time fresh, light and appealing</p>

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