{"id":7619064496266,"title":"2013 | Esporao Quinta dos Murcas | VV 47","handle":"2013-esporao-quinta-dos-murcas-vv-47","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Wine: 2013 | Esporao Quinta dos Murcas | VV 47\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 VV'47 is a field blend from old vines (the \"VV'47\" references Vinhas Velhas (old vines) and the 1947 origin of the vineyard). This is another of the winery's single-parcel wines this issue, this one is from the top of the quinta, \"the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro,\" they say. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts.  We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Esporao Quinta dos Murcas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatings: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWA\u003c\/span\u003e | 90  \u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWS\u003c\/span\u003e | 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portuguese Red Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\/Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portugal, Douro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 VV'47 is a field blend from old vines (the \"VV'47\" references Vinhas Velhas (old vines) and the 1947 origin of the vineyard). This is another of the winery's single-parcel wines this issue, this one is from the top of the quinta, \"the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro,\" they say. Aged for 12 months in used French oak and coming in at 14.5% alcohol, this picks up where the 2012 left off—nicely structured, a little compact and not especially expressive. It has the same beautiful finesse, though. It is a perfect food wine but perhaps a bit pricey for what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222223;\"\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f250d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e The 2013 VV'47 is a field blend from old vines (the \"VV'47\" references Vinhas Velhas (old vines) and the 1947 origin of the vineyard). This is another of the winery's single-parcel wines this issue, this one is from the top of the quinta, \"the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro,\" they say. Aged for 12 months in used French oak and coming in at 14.5% alcohol, this picks up where the 2012 left off—nicely structured, a little compact and not especially expressive. It has the same beautiful finesse, though. It is a perfect food wine but perhaps a bit pricey for what it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222223;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f250d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e With traditional foot treading in open lagars, this field blend has a generously rich and open character. Its tannins are firm but ripe—a powerhouse of spice, black fruits and structure from wood aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\nEsporão is a family-owned Portuguese wine company. Producing a large range of wines and olive oils, Esporão is a stalwart producer that is considered as one of the most respected of the country.Located in the Reguengos sub-region of Alentejo, Esporão produced its first vintage in 1985 from the estate which has a rich viticultural history. The geographical boundaries have remained unchanged since its formation in 1267. Today, the company consists of two estates the Herdade de Esporão and the Quinta dos Murças.The extensive portfolio is arranged in several tiers, including the Monte Velho range and a collection of varietal wines from Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Aragonês, Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Verdelho, which are all regarded as leading examples of their type. \u003cbr\u003e","published_at":"2023-01-02T14:30:09-05:00","created_at":"2022-12-29T02:16:40-05:00","vendor":"CaskCartel.com","type":"Wine","tags":["Country_Portugal","MK2912","Other_Wine","Producer_Esporao Quinta dos Murcas","Region_Douro","Source_Bestofwines1222","Type_Red Wine","Varietal_Portuguese Red Blend"],"price":39899,"price_min":39899,"price_max":39899,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":42652431122570,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"2013 | Esporao Quinta dos Murcas | VV 47","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":39899,"weight":12247,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10_1c9bca14-0205-432e-be25-b8b60478a0d2.png?v=1672298739"],"featured_image":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10_1c9bca14-0205-432e-be25-b8b60478a0d2.png?v=1672298739","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"2013 | Esporao Quinta dos Murcas | VV 47 at CaskCartel.com","id":23864154390666,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.64,"height":886,"width":567,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10_1c9bca14-0205-432e-be25-b8b60478a0d2.png?v=1672298739"},"aspect_ratio":0.64,"height":886,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/10_1c9bca14-0205-432e-be25-b8b60478a0d2.png?v=1672298739","width":567}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Wine: 2013 | Esporao Quinta dos Murcas | VV 47\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 VV'47 is a field blend from old vines (the \"VV'47\" references Vinhas Velhas (old vines) and the 1947 origin of the vineyard). This is another of the winery's single-parcel wines this issue, this one is from the top of the quinta, \"the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro,\" they say. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts.  We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Esporao Quinta dos Murcas\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatings: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWA\u003c\/span\u003e | 90  \u003cspan color=\"#ff2a00\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWS\u003c\/span\u003e | 95\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage: \u003c\/b\u003e2013\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portuguese Red Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\/Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Portugal, Douro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2013 VV'47 is a field blend from old vines (the \"VV'47\" references Vinhas Velhas (old vines) and the 1947 origin of the vineyard). This is another of the winery's single-parcel wines this issue, this one is from the top of the quinta, \"the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro,\" they say. Aged for 12 months in used French oak and coming in at 14.5% alcohol, this picks up where the 2012 left off—nicely structured, a little compact and not especially expressive. It has the same beautiful finesse, though. It is a perfect food wine but perhaps a bit pricey for what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222223;\"\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f250d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e The 2013 VV'47 is a field blend from old vines (the \"VV'47\" references Vinhas Velhas (old vines) and the 1947 origin of the vineyard). This is another of the winery's single-parcel wines this issue, this one is from the top of the quinta, \"the oldest vertical vineyard planted in the Douro,\" they say. Aged for 12 months in used French oak and coming in at 14.5% alcohol, this picks up where the 2012 left off—nicely structured, a little compact and not especially expressive. It has the same beautiful finesse, though. It is a perfect food wine but perhaps a bit pricey for what it is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #222223;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #9f250d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e With traditional foot treading in open lagars, this field blend has a generously rich and open character. Its tannins are firm but ripe—a powerhouse of spice, black fruits and structure from wood aging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProducer Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\nEsporão is a family-owned Portuguese wine company. Producing a large range of wines and olive oils, Esporão is a stalwart producer that is considered as one of the most respected of the country.Located in the Reguengos sub-region of Alentejo, Esporão produced its first vintage in 1985 from the estate which has a rich viticultural history. The geographical boundaries have remained unchanged since its formation in 1267. Today, the company consists of two estates the Herdade de Esporão and the Quinta dos Murças.The extensive portfolio is arranged in several tiers, including the Monte Velho range and a collection of varietal wines from Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Nacional, Aragonês, Syrah, Petit Verdot, and Verdelho, which are all regarded as leading examples of their type. \u003cbr\u003e"}