Producer: Smith Woodhouse  
Region: Duoro, Portugal 
Blend: Red Blend 
Year: 2009  

Wine Spectator, 90 Points  

"Mature, with baker's chocolate, mulled plum, singed alder and cinnamon stick notes backed by licorice root and espresso crema on the finish. Just a touch rustic in the end. For fans of the old-school style." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Gorgeous, captivating aromas of black fruits, cassis and licorice, interlaced with delicate notes of mint and succulent, black olives. On the palate, the wine is pure seduction with its concentrated essence of intense, bright, blackberry and black cherry flavors with some kirsch, licorice and black chocolate also present in the background. The formidable, compact structure is lithe and taut, the fine-grained peppery tannins complemented by incredible freshness that give the wine remarkable balance and poise." 

Alcohol: 20% 

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