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| 75 | | | 93 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | Churchill's is the youngster on the block when it comes to Porto, as it was founded in 1981, so it's centuries younger than many of the traditional houses. In 1986 or so, Portugal began to allow its Port6o producers to make table wine using the traditional grape types. This wine, produced in the hot, dry 2005 vintage, especially favorable for the Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (a/k/a Tempranillo) and Touriga Francesa, which are among the varieties vinified for this wine. (Tinta Barroca and Tinta Cão also play roles). is just the second This elegant, full-bodied dry wine shows a beautiful deep purple red color. Aromas suggest dark fruits with some black pepper notes, and on the palate, red fruits come into play with spice and good acidity. Oak--the wine was aged 12 months in new and used French oak--is in perfect balance. Elegant, fruit-derived, supple tannins leave a soft finish on the palate. Good aging potential could keep this wine going at least another 10 years. Suggest decanting before serving at cool room temperature, about 60ºF/15ºC in large-bowled tulip-shaped glasses. Foods: Hearty dishs, such as braised beef with assertive seasonings; grilled meats, sautéed pork steaks with mild barbecue sauce; firm, aged cheeses; bleu cheeses; prime rib; roast tenderloin; rack of lamb; roast duck, pastas with dark meat sauces, such as pappardelle (broad noodles) with braised oxtail meat.
Georgia Distributor:
Grapefields | 11/01/2008 |
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