Twin Valleys Tempranillo Touriga 2021

The King Valley seems to be kicking some real goals of late. It’s no longer only a spot for Italian varieties. Twin Valley has considered the climate of their sites and, with a gallant effort, have selected to blend tempranillo and touriga - both offering lashings of purple flowers, fruits and a little more oomph than the other Mediterranean counterparts. Here we have a medium to full-bodied red with brisk acidity and soft, but obvious tannins. This is the perfect vino to crack at any moment. As fruity as it is dark, it has a very plummy nose spiked with cinnamon, Chinese spice, and some tobacco and cedar backup notes. It’s ripe for drinking now, and I reckon it’ll round out in bottle for a couple of years. What wonders it will do then for some food and wine matching - if you can wait that long.