Bacalhoa Baga Bairrada Vintage:2018

Bacalhoa Baga Bairrada Vintage:2018Bacalha's (the new name for Alianca) flagship Baga wine complex and characterful, expressing the terroir of the Bairrada region. Rich red fruit aromas, with star anise, clove and a touch of spicy oak, lead on to a complex palate. Ripe bramble fruit and plum flavours are backed by well structured tannins and a touch of dark chocolate all lifted by balancing acidity. One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread

Its remarkably different soil composition

seductive and rich sherry - an absolute must if you've not tasted PX before

An aromatic personality with wonderful sweetness and length

The perfect partner with roast lamb

cashews and hazelnuts

The wine comes from Verdigny in the heart of goats cheese country so is ideal with a soft tangy 'crottin'

When he died in 1904 Eugene Mercier had achieved his life's ambition

Drink with casseroles

honey and toffee finishing with a twist of bitter orange zest

This juxtaposes nettles and marjoram alongside yellow stone fruit and an almost Gewurz-like florality

Named the 'Velvet Devil' due to this wines soft

“The 2017 Metis Sauvignon Blanc is winemaker Matt Day’s “minimal interference” Sauvignon Blanc