Comments on: 2005 Callabriga Dao Red

By: Gary R

Gary R — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:40:54 +0000

I’ll look for that. Thanks. I just loaded up on Penley’s Condor which sells for a bit more but great value in the $20 grouping.

By: Niall (rhymes with real)

Niall (rhymes with real) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:00:14 +0000

Hey Gary, if you are looking for something under $5.99 try Epicurio at TJ. Their wines really stand out from the pack.

By: Gary R

Gary R — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:36:44 +0000

I can’t recall ever having some good Greek wine, although I have fond memories of Ouzo and Metaxa…

By: jason

jason — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:24:13 +0000

Gary, thanks for the comment, well said! Hadn’t thought to think of it like a Ripasso. I’ll keep that in mind for next time…

runaway, My wife went to Portugal recently but I haven’t been in pushing on two decades, aka pre wine for me. I imagine you feel about their wines as I do about those from Greece after returning from a trip there. Need to get back to Portugal soon…

By: runaway

runaway — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:38:14 +0000

Just got back from a trip to Portugal and we LOVED the wine!! Had a great tasting at Vini Portugal :
http://www.viniportugal.pt
BLOWN AWAY by all the grape varietals/wines we’ve never heard of – Portugal has 29 DOC’s!!
Portugal is the best-kept secret in Europe – GREAT food (esp. seafood), GREAT wine, still affordable (even w/ the s*** currency we call the dollar), no s***** attitudes like you encounter next door in Spain and other EU countries, AND….. most everyone under 30 speaks fluent English which I am sorry to say is just plain nice/convenient….definitely going back and in the meantime going to drink all the Callabriga Dao and the Espiral Vinho Verde:
http://blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/01/cheap_wines_that_dont_suck_esp.php
from TJ’s that my liver can handle….!!

By: Gary R

Gary R — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:24:02 +0000

Can’t add much more value that what’s already been said, but wanted to cast my vote for the 2005 DAO. Let it sit for 20 minutes and the sweet fresh fruit ferments in your mouth. It’s like ‘you spilled Pinot in my Syrah’. It sells for $20 here in Ontario which puts it in a very competitive category. There are plenty of decent wines for $20, but this one has a bit more complexity than most and a very refreshing, rich flavour. It could do without the oakiness but that probably contributes to it’s smoothness and velvety creaminess that reminds me a bit of a ripasso. I’m stocking up.

By: jason

jason — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:48:03 +0000

Jerry, I had the Douro but wasn’t quite the fan you were. Have you tried the Dao? Good stuff. As for the Chianti I’ll take a look. Think the only Incanto I’ve had was a rose sparkler. If I track it down I’ll certainly let you know what I think…

By: Jerry K

Jerry K — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:31:37 +0000

2006 Callabriga Douro is excellent and still at $8.99. Available now at TJ’s. Love this wine and its smooth texture with a full body that will pair with almost any beef or lamb dish.

Also check out one of the BEST Chianti Wines ever a 2005 Reserve (Incanto) at $9.99 and is equal to any $20-25 full bodied Chianti you will ever taste! 100%
Sangiovese this wine is excellent!
:-)

By: jason

jason — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:39:41 +0000

@Paul Been drinking more of this and agree each time that this is better than 50% of the bottles I pay double the price for.

@Gary Thanks for the positive feedback. I’ll see what I can do on heavy reds though I am personally a Cab Franc fan…

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:28:36 +0000

This was a good one! At 8.99 well worth it. You are doing a great service by rating these lower priced TJ wines. Although, I have not found much under the 5.99 price that I would buy another bottle of yet. Keep up the good work. My favorites are heavy reds, would love to see more of those. Not a fan of Cab Francs at all.