Herdade do Rocim Alentejo Olho de Mocho Reserva

The color of burnished gold, the 2014 Herdade do Rocim Olho de Mocho Reserva Branco offers up nuanced, complex aromas of quince paste, lemon curd, clover honey, marzipan, and golden raisins. At this stage in development, it’s softly textured—aging in terracotta and cement amphorae, as well as the presence of lees during aging, has graced this wine with ample creaminess at the mid-palate that’s nicely balanced by bright acidity. Cherimoya and bruised pear emerge on a mouthwatering finish. 13.5% ABV …

Color - Golden yellow Aromas - Honeysuckle, lemon curd, quince paste, mandarin orange and wet stone Body - Full bodied, rich and broad on the palate with vibrant mouthwatering, tangy acidity Taste - Mixed citrus, lemon curd, and green pear with an appealing saline minerality Finish - Long 100% oaked Antão Vaz|13.5 abv|SRP - $30

Light yellow color. Aroma of rich apples, pears, but also lime zest, honeysuckle, honeycomb, some salted almonds. Creamy texture but lip-smacking acidity, with lemon curd, apricot, yellow pear. Zesty, chalky, lemon verbena, crusty mineral notes mix with olive oil and waxy elements. Fascinating and delicious, it evolves so much with air and time in the glass. Made from Antao Vaz grapes.