Vinho Verde is a light refreshing wine that comes from the Minho wine region of Northern Portugal. The name Vinho Verde literally means “green wine,” not for the color of the wine, but that it is intended to be drank at a young age, generally within its first year.
The 2010 Blue Ocean Vinho Verde is a straw yellow color in the glass. On the nose are aromas of lemon and lime, and a hint of stone fruit as well. In the mouth the citrus is definitely present, along with flavors of peach and some tropical notes, and a hint of minerality. This is a typical Vinho Verde, with the effervescence that one expects, a low level of alcohol, and is very light and easy to drink. This is an inexpensive, nice drinking Vinho Verde, one to search out, and one that my Portuguese wife thoroughly enjoys.

Jon

Vinho Verde is a light refreshing wine that comes from the Minho wine region of Northern Portugal. The name Vinho Verde literally means “green wine,” not for the color of the wine, but that it is intended to be drank at a young age, generally within its first year.
The 2010 Vinha Real is a light, refreshing, smooth, easy to drink Vinho Verde. The color of this wine in the glass is a light straw color, with a slight hue of green. The aromas and flavors associated with this white wine are fresh citrus, lemon and lime, and of course the classic effervescence that Vinho Verde is known for. This wine can easily be drank as an aperitif, or with a light, refreshing green salad, or with a light fish such as tilapia or filet of sole. The 2010 Vinha Real retails for approximately $9 per bottle, but is worth every drop.

Jon

My wife enjoys drinking a glass of Port in the evening, and she recently purchased a bottle of Croft NV Tawny Port. I decided to help myself to a glass, and if I am going to drink Port, I do prefer the Tawny version over a Ruby Port. A tawny Port gets its name from the brownish color that is found in the wine. Tawny Port is produced using red grape varieties, and it gets the brownish color from wooden barrels, and a gradual exposure to oxygen. A non-vintage tawny Port is usually a blend of different wines that are 3-4 years in age. It is fortified with Brandy, and is classified as a fortified wine, or some refer to them as dessert wines. The Croft NV Tawny Port had aromas and flavors of red berries, dried black fruit, with a nutty finish. This Port was smooth, with a nice mellow finish, and not bad for a wine priced under $10.

Jon

Vinho Verde is a light refreshing wine that comes from the Minho wine region of Northern Portugal. The name Vinho Verde literally means “green wine,” not for the color of the wine, but that it is intended to be drank at a young age, generally within its first year.
The Ouro Verde 2010 Vinho Verde is a very pale color in the glass, with an appearance so light, that it almost resembles water. On the nose are aromas of citrus, particularly lemon zest. In the mouth the citrus is definitely present, with hints of minerality as well. This is a typical Vinho Verde, with the effervescence that one expects, a low level of alcohol, and is very light and easy to drink. This is an inexpensive, nice drinking Vinho Verde, one to search out, and one that my Portuguese wife thoroughly enjoys.

Jon