2017 Casa da Passarella Encruzado "Villa Oliveira" from Portugal, Dão, with glass of white wine, cork, on table

Portugal's Chardonnay? This upscale label is gorgeous today, powerful & fresh, with a gripping finish. There's a light touch with wood (one-third new Hungarian oak of 600 liters). It's rather delicious too. Lots of life left, 10 years seems likely. 13% alc, $60.

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2017 Encruzado "Villa Oliveira" from Dão, Portugal. Producer: Casa da Passarella. Bottle, glass of the white wine, and cork on table

Portugal's Chardonnay, some say. Well, this upscale label from a Dão winery is gorgeous today, powerful and fresh, with a gripping finish. There's a light touch with wood (one-third new Hungarian oak of 600 liters). It's rather delicious too. Lots of life […]

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