In der Februarausgabe Nr. 187 von Robert Parkers »
The Wine Advocate« finden sich 66 Verkostungsnotizen zu portugiesischen Weinen. Zu den dort von Mark Squires vorgestellten Weinen gehört auch
João Portugal Ramos’ ›
Marquês de Borba Reserva 2007‹. Für den Roten aus der
D.O.C. Alentejo gab es 91/100 Punkten. Im Original schreibt Squires folgendes:
„The 2007 Reserva Marques de Borba is this year’s version of Ramos’ flagship wine. It seems like a winner, bright, beautifully structured, elegant and bursting with flavor, if a bit too oaky at the moment, a little too scented with vanilla. The light mid-palate gives it a certain ethereal air. It will be interesting to see where this fragrant wine goes in the cellar. It drank beautifully the next day. Note to bargain hunters: I would be remiss if I did not note that Ramos’ Vila Santa, at a fraction of the price, holds up pretty well, too. Drink now-2020.
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