Joao Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro, Dao, Portugal 2018 Las Perdices with rusty aromas from wood

with rusty aromas from wood aging and a hint of licorice in the aftertaste

The blackcurrant and floral aromas with brick and hot stones are tantalizing

herbal accents and a steady dose of citrus zest

avoiding any excess ripeness

Joao Cabral Almeida Liquen Alfrocheiro, Dao, Portugal 2018 Las Perdices with rusty aromas from woodThe 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