The flavor of mushroom in wine of Espírito Santo
Discover the of Espírito Santo wines revealing the of mushroom flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Espírito Santo of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Tabocas or the Domaine Tabocas produce mainly wines red, sparkling and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Espírito Santo are Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Espírito Santo often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak.
In the mouth of Espírito Santo is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 4 estates and châteaux in the of Espírito Santo, producing 16 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Espírito Santo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry.
Disconcerting: I couldn’t forget this bottle for days afterwards. Still can’t. Back in August, wine critic Lin Liu MW (together with her partner Philippe Lejeune of Château de Chambert in Cahors) came to dinner, en route to a short holiday in Provence. One of the bottles Lin brought for us to try together was the 2018 Les Rocheuses, Parcelles No 5 et 6, from Château Le Rey in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. It came in a slope-shouldered bottle, not a classic Bordeaux bottle. We tried it with some R ...
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
Tina Gellie, Content Manager and Regional Editor (Australia, South Africa, New Zealand & Canada) It was a big year of Decanter travel for me, heading to Napa and New York in June, South Africa in October and most recently a week each in Margaret River and South Australia. These trips have formed the basis of my festive selections. Christmas lunch on North Stradbroke Island (reunited with my family after four years, no thanks to Covid) always starts with oysters, followed by a bucket of prawn ...