Tags
$25, 5 stars, 94 points, Douro, portugal, Tina Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
Deep purple colored with medium staining, and medium viscosity (14.5% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of ripe blackberry, cassis, vanilla, coffee, dark chocolate, menthol, bramble berry, and a medicinal note. It’s very enticing. The palate is dry with medium acidity, a full body, and medium (+) tannins that are melding nicely. The richness of the fruit is profound- dark berry with oak nuance by way of vanilla, coffee, chocolate, and a medicinal note. The menthol note only appears on the back end. The finish is juicy and medium (+) in length. A delicious blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tina Roriz. I have tasted two earlier vintages of this Reserva with equally impressive notes and high scores. I will go with 94 points this time and for $25- I’m stocking up. 5 stars with a drink till 2030 window. Salut….
