Lemos & Van Zeller

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Following a long family tradition of over 200 years, Cristiano van Zeller has been making Port Wines in the Douro region since 1982. In these already long years of winemaking, tasting and enjoying different Ports he tried to find some blends that he would be keen to have in his cellar for an everyday glass.

CV Curriculum Vitae 2005 Douro Tinto

Only 1500 bottles of this deep dark and delicious red were produced.  11 cases made their way to BC.

 

  93 points  "Inky and rich, with a surplus of dark chocolate, blackberry and mocha flavors. Powerful but balanced. Has a long finish of French roast and mineral, with plenty of Asian spice in the mix. Drink now through 2014." –KM 

SKU 807776

de Zellaer 1987 Vintage Port (Alberta)

Looking back in time to the 80's, Cristiano van Zeller recalled the excitement with which the 1987 harvest was received. It was a very dry year, typical of the decade, with a lower than average yield but producing very healthy and perfectly matured grapes. The resulting Ports were of great power combined with a unique finesse and velvety and smooth tannins, with a very long fruity finish. A classical year had it not been too close to the 1985 and 1982/3 big declarations. "Perhaps my favorite year of the decade."

 

"de Zellaer" Vintage Ports will only be offered to the market after a minimum of 10 years of age and will be selected from some of the best Port producers. This 1987 Vintage Port produced by the Barros family is a typical example of that year. It shows the great mature red fruit intensity that, combined with a solid structure, smooth tannins and some perfect 10 years of bottle maturity will allow it to be greatly enjoyed now or still age for a very long time to come.

SKU 546085

Van Zellers 2004 Douro Tinto

 

    93 Points  "A powerful red, with a deep well of dark plum, blackberry and smoked cherry flavors. Finishes long, with lots of chocolate, bacon and spice. Drink now through 2012."  –KM

SKU 664805

VZ 2006 Douro Branco

A full bodied Douro white; citrusy, mineraly and leesy with a buttery finish... this wine is a serious mouthful!

SKU 156471