Thursday, August 27, 2009

2004 Callabriga Douro Red Wine

Ruby red. This has quite the elegant nose with good complexity. Cherry liqueur and strawberry shortcake provide the base for layers of complexity: dried straw, anise, vanilla, and cedar bark. There is a thread of herbaceousness and a peaty character that gives lift. Warm nose. Medium bodied with firm tannin, although a bit restrained and thin on the mid palate. Snappy acidity. Warm baking spice and 'Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookie' on the medium finish. A blend of Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Touriga Franca, and Touriga Nacional.

$18

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