200 Gallons Reserva 2021
Vinho Regional Península de Setúbal
Jaime Quendera, our favourite Portuguese winemaker, has made a juicy, fruit-forward red, aged in a very special cask. Enjoy Alicante Bouschet’s silky texture, sourced from rare, ancient vines that ooze rich flavours of black cherry and pepper.
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Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
Portugal- Deep inky red
- Alicante Bouschet
- 10.88 Units
- Vegan
- 14.5% ABV
- 750 ml
- Vegetarian
- 31 March 2028
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Smooth, velvety black cherry, juicy plum and oaky vanilla spice
Aroma
Intense black fruits, tobacco and vanilla spice
Allergy information
Contains Sulphites
The Wine
Can you imagine buying 1,008 bottles of wine in one year? That’s 200 gallons to be exact – the same amount that each American household was allowed to make for ‘personal use’ during Prohibition. And the go-to grape during this DIY time wasn’t Cabernet or Merlot, it was the bold and juicy Alicante Bouschet - widely planted in California but originally from Portugal. Today, award-winning winemaker Jamie Quendera has crafted a mighty, Reserva-quality red, from rare 100-year-old vines. And the unique twist? Jamie aged the wine for 12 months in custom double casks. The top and bottom are French oak (imparting subtle spice) while the long side planks are American (for vanilla notes). The result is an ultra-smooth, cherry-ripe, well-spiced drop!
"Full-bodied, rich and smooth with a hint of oak"
5-Star Online Review
A bold, ultra-smooth Portuguese Reserva, with a unique twist, made by a favourite winemaker
