The Vinha Formal is 100% Bical. Again, this wine needs to be a bit warmer to really show its stuff. Too cold and it looks all angular and awkward with loads of acid, let it warm up a bit and its a lovely drink.
The wines in this range (there are 3) aren't currently available, but they should be available later in year. If you're really desperate to give one a try, call the guys at TSA and they might be able to help you out.
Light gold in colour, with aromas of lemon, roasted pineapple and fennel bulb with ginger, spice, candle wax, some kind of nut and a wiff oak good oak. Luxurious mouth feel, waxy and oily with flavours of lemon, minerals and a mix of suitable herbs. The finish is very long with touches of mineral. This is a world class wine that shows real character and great winemaking. 92 Pts.
Source: The Spanish Acquisition Price: N/A Closure: Conventional Cork
What will be the retail price on these wines
I knew someone would ask that. I’m not sure on this one, but the reds will be in the $50 range.
The Vinha Formal is a great alternative to most Chablis, all the flavour but without the oak. One thing I would add about this wine is that it ages really beautifully - I had the Vinha Formal 2005 along with the 1995. The latter had lost some of the more citrusy/sharp tones, replaced by a more smooth and silky approach. The colour changed from a pale, almost greenish tinge of the 2005, to a more deep, golden yellow one in the 1995. This wine ages incredibly well.
Wthh regards to the prices, the Vinha Formal 2005 retails in the UK at £10, and the Vinha Pan and Borossa 2005 retails at £25.