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Re: Wine of the Week - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2006

João Filipe Clemente — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:18:32 -0000

Had the 2003 some six months ago and it was absolutely delicious. Feel the wines from Portugal, specially Alentejo and Douro, require at least some 4 to 5 years to really show their full personality. Indredible how elegant and harmonious this wine was! Very rich, with round and silky tannins, wish I had a few more because this one and only bottle I had, ended way too fast. By the way, the labels are drawings made by the kids in the family, this shows a lot about who they are and what they up to. Salud!

Re: Wine of the Week - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2006

Dylan — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:28:00 -0000

Hey Ryan,

I actually heard about the survey on Fermentation first (just the order in which I read my blogs). Perhaps you could answer my question.

What sample size are you waiting to accomplish before you consider it a sufficient measurement for your survey?

PS-- Agree with Filippo, the label is charming.

Re: Wine of the Week - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2006

ryanopaz — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:14:39 -0000

It's the owners children who do all of the labels. Wonderfully playful and simple.

Re: Wine of the Week - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2006

Filippo Ronco — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:43:37 -0000

What a wonderful label :-)
Do you know who is the author ?

Cheers, Fil.

Re: Wine of the Week - Herdade da Malhadinha Nova 2006

Andrea — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:33:58 -0000

I also visited Maladinha Nova in 2006 in which we booked lunch on their estate along with the tour. The variety of tapas-style appetizers and roasted black pork was incredible with their white and reds, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and it's one of the most vibrant memories I have of a winery here :)