Le Sommelier Inc.

Varietals: Antão Vaz, Arinto and Verdelho

Soil type: Mediterranean prairie soils

Maturation: Stainless steel

Alcohol: 14%

Cases produced: 1667

Silver medal, Wine Masters Challenge 2008 - www.winemasters

Tasting Notes / Reviews: Medium straw in colour with streaks of lime green, this vibrant wine bursts with grapefruit, peaches, pineapple and royal gala apples. The palate is medium to full bodied and explodes with white peaches, fresh acidity and balanced alcohol. The extended lees contact during maturation gives the wine a slightly creamy and viscous texture, leaving behind a long and refreshing finish. Very well made and immensely enjoyable. Great value!

"A fulsome, creamy blend of local Portuguese varieties, including arinto that sews in refreshing acidity and aromatics. Lifted waxy, peach-apricot, licorice aromas, yet the finish is savoury with avocado and pepper nuances. Try with calamari. Excellent length."
88 points, David Lawrason

"Lime green in colour, the wine has a delicate citrous nose enhanced by a hints of pineapple and lemon, characteristic of the grape varietals.  The flavour is well balanced and its freshness lingers quite long on the palate.  Best served at 10º-12ºC, this wine pairs particularly well with seafood, rich fish dishes or appetizer from the Region of Alentejo like fried porc rinds, sausages and marinated olives." - Professor & winemaker Francisco Colaço do Rosário and Francisco Pimenta, engineer