Adega Regional de Colares 2014 Colares Arenae Malvasia (500 ml)

Malvasia de Colares is an aromatic white grape that delivers salinity and texture, with subtle petrol notes on the nose, and a long finish. The '14 from Adega Regional was great when tasted in February of 2018. Definitely a textbook Colares white that should age well for the next 10+ years.   EL

Antonio Lopes Ribeiro 2016 (Casa de Mouraz) Vinho Verde "Biotite"

From the lovely couple at Casa de Mouraz, Biotite is mostly Loureiro from certified organic vineyards in the Vinho Verde region, grown on granitic soils in the valley of the Lima River. This is a lovely mineral driven white, and a real eyeopener to the potential of the Vinho Verde wines. Most people just know the spritzy low alcohol whites (from early harvested usually under-ripe grapes), but this is a real wine, made from mature fruit and allowed to ferment naturally for a different kind of expression. Enjoy on its own on a sunny afternoon or with seafood, chicken, vegetables, sushi, salads, and cheeses.

Antonio Madeira 2015 Dão Branco

Aphros 2016 Phaunus Pet Nat (Loureiro) Vinho Espumante

The Phaunus Pet Nat is all Loureiro, vinified in stainless steel with no added yeast or sugar. There is a short period of maceration, and disgorgement is after 5 months of aging, with no filtration or fining. Super dry, refreshing and textured, this is a wonderful addition to the ever-changing Pet-Nat section here at Chambers, and comes highly recommended for any fan of tasty bubbles.  Eben Lillie

Aphros 2017 Phaunus Loureiro Amphora

Azores Wine Company 2015 Verdelho o Original

Cozs (Antonio Marquez e Tiago Teles) 2015 Bairrada c2-Baga

Escudo Real 2017 Vinho Verde

Filipa Pato 2016 Bairrada Tinto 'Nossa Calcario'

Filipa Pato NV Bairrada Brut Rose "3B"

Bairrada, with its cooler maritime climate, has a long history of producing fresh and distinctive sparkling wines of quality from the native grapes of the region. Filipa Pato admirably keeps the tradition alive with her delicious and unpretentious brut rosé made from a blend of Bairrada’s signature noble red variety Baga and the tangy high acid white grape, Bical. Spicy and zesty with notes of bright citrus and red berries, this is a great (and affordable!) pairing for baked fish with paprika and Iberian olive oil or smoked fish brunch.

Jose Maria Da Fonseca NV Setubal JMF Red

Mateus Nicolau Almeida 2016 Douro Paulo de Tebas White

Quinta da Boavista 2015 Dão Tinto 'Rufia' (Jaen, Touriga, Rufete)

Rufia is a playful yet serious red from João Tavares de Pina at Quinta da Boavista. 40% Jaen (Mencia), 30% Touriga Nacional, and 30% Rufete from granitic soils in the Dão region of Portugal, it's medium bodied, with brightness, but firm tannin. There are Pomegranate and Blackberry notes on the palate, and it's almost Cab Franc like in its interplay between elegant bright red fruit and more earthy and tannic dark red fruit. Because of its structure, it's probably best with food, though fans of BIG full bodied reds will find this reminds them more of Pinot than a Cabernet (there's a lot of flavor but it's only 12%). Grapes are co-fermented and let to ferment in open top steel lagars. Submerged cap, and 'infusion' style (minimal punch down if any),  natural yeast fermentation, aged in 400L barrels for about 8 months. Soils here are Schist, with clay and shale, sedimentary like the Duoro, but not as compact. It's too tannic to drink cold, but we'd recommend a light chill before serving.  -- Eben Lillie

Sidónio de Sousa 2015 Bairrada Reserva

Tiago Teles 2016 Bairrada Gilda

Crystallao and Alfrochiero from the unforgettable Tiago Teles, in the Bairrada DO of Portugal. Tiago is in spirit and practice aligned with what some call the "natural wine" movement. Fermentation is always with indigenous yeast, with minimal addition of sulfur, and very little extraction, new oak, or any other modern techniques. He's enthusiastic about Portugal's history and the future of winemaking in this small but important country. The Gilda is medium bodied, with great energy and acidity to keep it fresh. An exciting addition to our Portugese section! Eben Lillie

Tiago Teles 2016 Vinho de Portugal 'Raiz Macerado'

Viuva Gomes 2016 Colares Colares Branco (500 ml)