Ever since we were introduced to the Vinhos Borges winery, we've developed a secret crush on it. Because they make magnificent wines. The modern style, consistently evident in every wine, reminds us of a hypermodern, 21st-century winery. Nothing could be further from the truth. Vinhos Borges was founded in 1884 by two passionate brothers. Over nearly a century and a half, Vinhos Borges has evolved from a small winery to a mega-winery that dominates Portugal's major wine regions. With this Borges Quinta de Soalheira Tinto Douro, they once again confirm their greatest achievements on the Iberian Peninsula.
Open this bottle and you'll be hooked. You won't want anything else. Deep, heavy, full-bodied, and full of character. This wine has so much complexity, you'll practically fall in love with it. Start with the smell, and it's a celebration in itself. You could sniff this glass of Borges Quinta de Soalheira Tinto Douro ten times, and ten times you'd find something different. You'll smell fruit like plums, black cherries, and figs. But also vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and a hint of sweet balsamic. The magnificent aroma alone makes us thirsty. The taste is full and voluminous. The 9 to 12 months of oak aging has clearly done its job. You'll taste a whole spectrum of flavors: cherries, plums, figs, vanilla, and cocoa. The finish seems to last forever. And that's a good thing, because we can enjoy this Portuguese wine forever.
