The alluring aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and blueberry fruit mingling with floral notes and woody spices are irresistible. In the mouth the flavors of those fruits and spices are concentrated and full bodied, supported by ripe sturdy tannins, yet the alcohol is a surprisingly low 12.1 percent. The grapes come from 15-year-old Touriga Nacional vines grown by the McLaughlin family in the Texas Hill County AVA. According to the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, the Texas Hill Country AVA is the third largest AVA in the United States.
Alta Marfa, Texas Hill Country (Texas) Touriga Nacional 2021
By Rebecca Murphy