Touriga Nacional is one of the five major Portuguese red grapes used for the production of Porto. In California, it makes a wine with a deep inky ruby color, forward peppery low intensity dark fruit flavors. It has a soft entry, big supple flavors, 13.1% alcohol, full tannins and a rustic finish.
Murrieta’s Well, Livermore Valley (California) Touriga Nacional 2009
By Gerald D. Boyd