2022 Prats & Symington Post Scriptum de Chryseia Douro [JS92][WA92]

"Fine and ripe but restrained nose with a mineral quality seeping through from the fresh blackberry and blueberry fruit. Some cigar box and cocoa powder, too. This is quite firm on the palate with tight tannins, delivered in a fresh but caressing mode. Compared with the riper and flavorful 2020, this has more edges, but shows more layers and finesse, too."  

"The 2019 Post Scriptum de Chryseia is mostly a 56/33 blend of Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional, with Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca filling out the blend. The wine aged for 12 months in used French oak and comes in at 14.2% alcohol. Suave and refined, this elegant blend caresses the palate with silk and finishes with flavor. It is for those who appreciate a little freshness and understatement more than big fruitiness. It's bright and lively, with mostly ripe tannins on the finish. In its youth, this is lovely and a perfect food wine. The price is pretty nice as well." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Lovely floral bouquet revealing typical Touriga Franca fragrance of esteva (rockrose) and a suggestion of eucalyptus. Rich and full on the palate denoting great structure. Ripples of deep dark fruit flavors (black cherries, plum) underpinned by good acidity."