Azores Wine Vinha Centenaria 2021 -STOCKTAKE- aphelion commending its elegance and length

commending its elegance and length

chalky crunchy texture

Made predominantly from Tinta Negra Mole—with 20% Bual in this case— Henriques & Henriques 5 Year Old blends are produced in an estufa process specifically set up for these wines

more savoury edges and natural acidity

Kudos to Garry and Julie Hounsell for not increasing the price of this wine

Azores Wine Vinha Centenaria 2021 -STOCKTAKE- aphelion commending its elegance and lengthFrom the volcanic mid atlantic Azores islands, this special wine is produced from 100 year old Arinto dos Aores, Verdelho, Alicante Branco and Boal vines located stone's throw from the ocean. Powerful and broad yet intensely mineral with ever evolving aromas of dried orange, beeswax, smoke, marzipan and brined olives