Reviews & Ratings

2008 Casa de Santar Portugal White "Reserva"

Winery: Casa de Santar

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserva"

Wine Category: Portugal White

Grape blend: 40% Encruzado, 30% Cerceal, & 30% Bical

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dao

State or country: Portugal

Price: $21

Cases produced: 8,000

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: April 23, 2010

Wine Review: This pleasant white wine opens with pleasant wet stone and pear like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is light bodied and nicely balanced. The flavor profile is a very tasty green pear with a hint of lime. The finish is dry, a touch tingly, and lingers nicely. This wine would nicely complement chicken, penne, and broccoli smothered in a thick cream sauce. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Notes of cream brulee with vanilla on the aroma, the palate is creamy with a good balance of the oak notes and ripe, round fruit flavors. The crisp acidity gives freshness to the long finish.

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