Latest Parker Ratings

We just received news of the latest Parker ratings for our current vintages. Here they are:-

CHAMINÉ TINTO 2008 – RATING: 85 points

The 2008 CHAMINE Tinto, the winery’s entry level
 red, is principally Syrah and Aragonez. Grapey, 
young and exuberant, this is a wine that is long in 
fun. Aromatic and flavorful, it is also bright and
 sunny, not just fruit forward, thankfully. There is not 
much mid-palate concentration, but its intensity of 
flavor may make it a party favorite for many given its 
attractive price range. Drink now-2013. -Mark Squires

CHAMINÉ BRANCO 2008 – RATING: 87 points

The 2008 CHAMINE white is principally a blend of 
Verdelho, Viognier and Antao Vaz. Just a little 
green, bright and spicy, it is light but focused, with
 nice flavors and bright, succulent finish. It is a 
pleasure to drink, quite charming, and a nice value.
 Drink young for best results. Drink now-2010 .-Mark Squires

CORTES DE CIMA 2007 – RATING: 88 points

The 2007 TINTO, merely labeled “Cortes de Cima,” is the mid-priced entrant in the lineup, a blend this
year of Aragonez, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Touriga Nacional and Petit Verdot aged for 12
months in barrel. If you want to see what happens to 
the Chamine reviewed this issue with more depth,
 concentration and structure...voila. This is nicely 
focused, with some concentration and intensity of 
flavor and grip on the finish. It has a modern, New
World style, but turns a little austere and crisp on 
the finish, too. If you like the style- fruit forward and 
flavorful – this is a very good vintage for this wine. 
The winery recommends drinking by 2014-that
 sounds about right, but I think it should hold a bit 
longer, even if not at peak. Drink now-2016 – Mark Squires