Lobo e Falcão Branco 2020

“The Most Exciting Wine Place on the Planet Today”

Taste why Wine Spectator’s Matt Kramer is raving about Portugal with this stunner: a peachy, gently spiced white, crafted by by winemaker Joana Lopes at José Lobo de Vasconcelos’ renowned family estate.

It’s a rare blend of native Portuguese white star, Fernão Pires, plus Alvarinho and Moscatel (aka, Albariño and Moscato). These grapes positively thrive in Casal Branco’s sandy soils, and ripen to perfection under the Portuguese sun. Gentle oak aging imparts further complexity and roundness. And it clearly impressed the judges at Gilbert & Gaillard, who awarded it a gold medal.

The resulting wine brims with juicy-ripe peach, hints of cedar and orange blossom on the nose, followed by a smooth, rich and bright palate of stone fruit, spice and classic Moscato “grape” notes. Opulent and aromatic, long and beautifully well balanced, this is a top pick for Asian-style meals (noodle bowls, pad Thai or classic pork egg foo young), seafood, vegetarian stews and more.

Order your case today, then keep a bottle or two on hand for when your white-wine loving friends swing by. They’ll thank you!