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15¾/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalPart of the mighty Sogrape empire (of Mateus Rosé and Sandmans fame), this ubiquitous Vinho Verde has been cracked and enjoyed the world over. NV, low in alcohol (9%) and with its characteristic spritz, this blend of traditional Vinho Verde grapes (Loureiro, Pedernä, Trajadura, ++) ticks all the boxes for a cheerful, accessible, friendly, crisp white. Lime blossoms, gooseberry, asian pear rule the slight palate, best enjoyed with a brisk chill. Cheap as chips.Tasted: 28 May 2022Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
86POINTS
15½/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalThe Gazela Vinho Verde is the ultimate summer sipper. Fresh cut apples and green melon mix with mineral, nutty aromas and zesty almost watery fruit flavours all with touch of lively spritz. If you have forgotten this wine or perhaps never had it, chill it down on super-hot day and serve with tapas -like food bites for a perfect match. Only nine percent alcohol and it's great value too.Tasted: 24 July 2017Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
85POINTS
15¼/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalA mainstay on our market, most fittingly so every summer. Refreshing and zesty with potent spritz on the palate, this light bodied blend of loureiro, pederna, trajadura and azal branco has sour citrus, green apple and mild melon in a low alcohol (9 percent) package. Simple. Chill down and pair with a garden party - these colourful bottles can be prominently displayed as the artful centerpiece.Tasted: 26 July 2016Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
86POINTS
15½/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalRefreshing and zesty, with a natural, slight touch of lively spritz on the palate, this light bodied blend has crisp citrus, mineral, green apple and a touch of sweet gooseberry and mild melon. A low alcohol content (9 percent) ups the quaffing quotient. Pair with a garden party - these colourful bottles can be prominently displayed as the artful centerpiece.Tasted: 14 March 2015Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
86POINTS
15½/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalNot surprisingly refreshing at 9 percent alcohol and under screwcap with a pinch of CO2 to liven it up on the palate. The nose is mix of citrus and green melon, guava and mineral notes. The wine is colourless but the attack fresh with more citrus water and fresh fruit. Think summer salads and alfresco dining. Good value here and crazy cheap in the US at $4.99.Tasted: 29 April 2012Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
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15½/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalAs winemakers continue to over manipulate so many modern white wines the appeal of simple vinho verde, the green wine of Portugal, continues to soar. Look for traces of green melon, mineral salts and nutty notes. Colourless yet fresh with a hint of CO2 that refreshes the mid-palate and highlights its feint fruit. As I like to say citrus water is a good description of this wine that if served al fresco with the right, light summer salads can be fun and very refreshing. Perfect for the hot nights on the patio.Tasted: 28 July 2009Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
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15¼/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalLook for green melon, diesel, mineral, nutty notes in what is an okay vinho verde for the price. With virtually no colour and a pinch of CO2, it pricks your palate throughout. Citrus water is a good description of this wine that if served al fresco with the right, light summer salads can be fun and very refreshing. The easy access Stelvin screw cap adds to its appeal for the price. Perfect with chicken salad sandwiches.Tasted: 22 March 2008Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
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15½/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalA new package and a super fresh light demeanour make the Gazela Vinho Verde the ultimate summer sipper. Look for apple, green melon, mineral, nutty aromas. Quite spritzy with very zesty acidity and fresh nutty, mineral, green apple skin flavours. Delicate and lively and a great picnic or afternoon wine for white fish. An excellent example of Vinho Verde and it's great value too. All it needs now is a screwcap.Tasted: 23 June 2004Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505
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15¼/20
Gazela Vinho Verde NV
Vinho Verde, Northern Portugal, PortugalCrisp fresh green apple skin aromas flecked with peach and mineral. Light refreshing citrus mid-palate with a short green apple fruit finish. Just a touch of fizz keeps it lively on the palate. Solid Vinho Verde.Tasted: 02 July 2003Tasted by: Prices:BC | $9.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
Blend: Loureiro - Pederna - Trajadura - AzalCSPC: 141432UPC: 5601012045505