An interesting wine, still very young, with acids and tannins that need to date a few more years in the...
At over 16 years of age, this classic Douro blend of indigenous varieties like Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional still shows quite a bit of color, with a rich garnet color, barely hinting at orange on the edges. The aromas show the wine’s maturity: mushrooms, tobacco, plums and raisins, with fine, fine tannins wrapping things up at the end. A nice bit of freshness on the finish shows that it still had a lot to offer, demonstrating how table wines for the Douro—and not just ports—can age gracefully for a very long time. Read More
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Touriga Nacional and Roupeiro may not be as familiar as Merlot or Chardonnay but Portuguese wines are riding a surge of attention around the world. Read More
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