Very dry weather led to some mild drought in July and August
upon a mix of clay
This wine has a very elegant and fresh nose with lots of black fruit that give it character and singularity
the Little Basket Press (all Grenache) offers good pepper
RP94Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateThe greatest Cantenac Brown I have ever tasted
Quinta do Tedo - Fine Tawny Porto NV (750ml) Box Very dry weather led tobrownish with amber highlights. Smell mixed dried fruits (strawberries, figs, hazelnuts, and walnuts), notes of tangerine, cinnamon, and curry. Sip fresh hazelnuts and almonds with some licorice, stewed strawberries and plums, some more youthful structure to maintain an intense half mouth, sweet, long and persistent finish. Enjoy now or within 3 years, chilled (10C 50F) with endless versatile pairings; roasted nuts (hazelnuts, almonds), savory