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Herdade dos Coelheiros Winery Guide

Winery Overview

The Alentejo Wine Region is one of the most beautiful and undiscovered gems of a wine region, and the Herdade dos Coelheiros estate is one of the most fascinating. Known for their high-end dry reds and whites (their Tapada de Coelheiros Chardonnay, a multiple wine contest winner), the estate is also home to major walnut production (100 hectares), a vast area of Cork forest, and hunting grounds. Located near the tiny carpet-making village of Arraiolos, the distinctive wine labels of Tapada de Coelheiros are inspired by the famous decorative rugs.

The estate started making waves when winemaker António Saramago came on board in the early ’90s and has continued to go from strength to strength, now in the hands of Luís Patrão and his team. Production is relatively small, with only 40 hectares under vine. Various Portuguese indigenous and foreign varietals are grown and used in the blends, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Artinto, Roupeiro, Petit Verdot, Syrah, and Antão Vaz.

A visit to this estate is a real treat. A highlight is a 4×4 tour of the beautiful property with its cork trees, walnut orchards, and vineyards. Then, back to the tasting room to sample the range, including the distinguished Coelheiros Chardonnay, which, despite its immense success, is to be no longer. 2016 was their last vintage. We eagerly await the next groundbreaker from this fabulous estate.

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Genevieve Mc Carthy

Genevieve, originally from San Diego, California, has spent the last 25 years living in Europe, primarily in Spain, Ireland, and Italy. She has a background in the wine industry, having worked for a top wine importer in Ireland and a prestigious winery in Italy's Franciacorta region. In 2003, Genevieve founded Cellar Tours, a boutique wine tours company based in Madrid, Spain. She holds wine education credentials from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in London and has a strong network within the European wine industry. Genevieve's specializes in organizing VIP tours to exclusive wineries that are not accessible to the general public. With a passion for food and wine, fluency in multiple languages, and expertise in luxury travel and tourism, Genevieve has built a successful career in creating unique wine experiences.

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