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is what we can tell you about them:
GOLFERS' WINE RESERVE,
DOURO D.O.C., Red, 2005: Douro
Reserve 2005 is produced from old vines
of the Touriga Francesa, Tinta Roriz and
Tinta Barroca varieties. The first thing
you notice is a beautiful ruby color with
the oak ageing bringing out intense aromas
of plum and cherry.
The ripe fruit flavor explodes on the palate;
a long finish indicates the excellent structure
and perfect balance of the wine. This wine
is an ideal accompaniment to strong flavored
meat and game dishes and strong cheeses.
GOLFERS' WINE RED, DOURO
D.O.C., Red, 2005: As
you pour your first glass, and I bet you
can't have just one, you will notice a very
dark red with violet tints. An aroma of
berries, green tobacco and vanilla will
hit your nostrils signaling the excellent
quality to this wine.
A full-bodied mixture of round tannins and
subtle oak integrate well with the berry
flavors. A long finish completes the pleasure
of tasting a most impressive wine. Grilled
or barbecued steak is a classic match for
this full red. Roasted red meat in elaborately
prepared sauces would go very well with
this wine.
THE GOLFERS' WINE WHITE,
DOURO D.O.C., 2008: This
Golfers' Wine, made up of a blend Malvazia
Fina, Donzelinho, Gouveio and Moscatel grapes
has a beautiful straw color. It is very
complex with intense floral and white fruit
aromas.
On
the palate this medium bodied wine is presented
with a good balancing acidity and flavors
of peaches and melon. This is a perfect
accompaniment to white meats, chicken and
pork. Excellent with fish, and the most
elegant accompaniment would be lobster.
THE GOLFERS' WINE ROSE-
Quinta do Cidrô, 2007: Golfers'
Wine Rose is produced in the sub-region
Quinta do Cidro. This area is close to that
of the reds, but this region - with a higher
altitude and micro-climate influenced by
the Atlantic Ocean close by - ranges from
hot and very dry summers to cold harsh winters.
This provides ideal conditions for preserving
the fresh aromas and acidity of the noble
indigenous red varieties. When these varieties
are made into Rose by drawing off the grape
before normal red fermentation, the resulting
wine is complex and fruity, light in acidity
and long and velvety in the finish.
This
Rose has a deep reddish pink colour. Aromas
of fresh strawberry and raspberry fill the
glass. The palate is smooth and refreshing
and finishes long and full of pleasing berry-like
flavours.
10 YEAR-OLD TAWNY PORT:
This
Port is produced by skilful blending of
wines that are matured for a minimum of
10 years in the timeless setting of Port
wine. Possesses a slightly lighter colour.
Long and persistent to the nose, creamy
and minty, this is an excellent example
of the smooth velvety wine that is 10-years
at its best.
The
Golfers' Wine brand is one of the latest
projects of Grupo Atlântica the company
that owns the Vila Sol Vilamoura Spa &
Golf Resort. The wines produced under this
brand, now in partnership with Real Companhia
Velha (Royal Oporto) is a wine company that
has been in existence since 1756. Golfers'
Wine is a product of Portugal and is an
exclusive brand of Grupo Atlantica and available
from Vila Sol Premium Resorts. For more
information contact Sofia Hibon Sofia.hibon@vilasol.pt
Grupo
Atlantica is developing other golf and wine
related projects including resorts in three
other beautiful regions of Portugal, Douro,
Alentejo and in the Ribatejo (north, centre
and south of Portugal). Golfers' Wine is
currently available in Ontario through Food
& Wines of Portugal, FWP Trading. Call
416-487-6153 or email fwp@winesofportugal.com.
03/2009
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