Adega Viuva Gomes, Viticultores Tinto, 2022 111524NEW finely grained frame

finely grained frame

and their Tualatin Hills Gamay is a prime example of how beautifully the Willamette Valley’s cool pockets can nurture this lively grape

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The palate is silky and medium-bodied

Adega Viuva Gomes, Viticultores Tinto, 2022 111524NEW finely grained frameA field blend from three distinctive non sandy plots, located within the geographical area of the Colares wine growing region the towns of Colares, So Joo das Lampas and So Martinho. It's fine boned and herbaceous, with bright peppery notes, lots of salinity, and an elegant earthiness. A bit like Cabernet Franc grown in pink quartz (but next to the salty Atlantic Ocean).