I like Portuguese reds, but I found this wine disappointing. Dark purple colors showed its youth. Overly extracted dark fruits and spice on the nose, along with the extra heat on the palate (I think the 14% on the label seemed a bit low), made me think this was a Zinfandel, and not a Touriga Nacional blend. Definitely not a fan of this style. Two stars out of five.
UPDATE: Based on the traffic surge in the past few days, a lot people are searching for info on this wine. That might have something to do with the fact it was named the 3rd best wine of 2008 by Wine Spectator. Nonetheless, I still stand by my position -- this wine was too powerful and too hot. But if overripeness is your thing, then enjoy!
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