Joao Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro, Dao, Portugal 2018 Rías Baixas rose petal and a hint

rose petal and a hint of orange oil

A perfect marriage between the usual full bodied character of a Frank Phelan and the tannic density of the varietals

bright red cherry and plum fruit with star anise spice

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Black fruits

Joao Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro, Dao, Portugal 2018 Rías Baixas rose petal and a hintThe 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