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Dear Cortes de Cima Adega Club, Vineyard update: Budbreak was recorded 7th March in our Alicante Bouchet, slightly later than usual. Spring is advancing full speed in the vineyard! Latest news from the international press: Wine Spectator picked Chaminé tinto 2008 as it’s ‘Pick of the Day’ under $15. (86 WS points). More info here!

Latest news from the portuguese press:

Visão picked Chaminé branco 2008 as its ‘Wine of the Week’ (11.02.10)

Revista de Vinhos picked HC Andersen 2007 as one of the ‘Best of Alentejo’ of 2009. (17.5 points), and Chaminé tinto 2008 as ‘Best Buy’. See more info here!

Upcoming Events from our Calendar (not to be missed!!!)

May 7-8 (Friday and Saturday) – Évora – Alentejo das Gastronomias Mediterrânicas

June 18 (Friday) – 8th Annual Cortes de Cima Summer Vineyard Concert

And now to the long awaited Adega Club Launches!

Chaminé branco 2009: Very fresh citric aromas of grapefruit and lemon grass with some lime notes. Intense, elegant palate with crisp fruit and refreshing minerality, pleasing acidity to finish. 38% Antão Vaz, 27% Viognier, 18% Verdelho and 17% Semillon. No barrel ageing.

Chaminé tinto 2009: Spicy red berry fruit aromatics of cherry and raspberry. Focused palate with a core of rich, ripe fruit, good mouthfeel, supple tannins for structure. Solid and well balanced, ready for drinking. 43% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 42% Syrah, remaining Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouchet e Petit Verdot.

Syrah 2007: a 3 times silver medal winner in Brussels and London. Complex aromas of earth, spice and fruit, with a solid textured palate showing red berry fruit, sweet and gamey flavors. Well balanced with a good structure and a long finish.

The usual Club Members’ release 15% + 7% discount will hold until the 7th May 2010. To order visit our Online Shop here.

For much, much more, don’t forget to check out our Blog, Twitter and Facebook Fan Page! And please join the conversation!

Cheers!

Hans e Carrie Jorgensen

Cortes de Cima, 21st April 2010

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