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Vintage Port Central Coast

Vintage Port Central Coast Wine Details
Price: $34.00 per bottle

Description: This rare blend of four traditional Portuguese grapes – Touriga, Souzão, Tinta Cão and Alvarelhão, produces a classic vintage port. Deep ruby red color, with rich brambleberry aromas accentuated with tones of spice and licorice. A burst of berry fruit flavor with a velvet smooth finish of spice and tobacco. Enjoy exclusively or pair with a full-flavored cheese such as Stilton and toasted walnuts.

Varietal Definition
Touriga Nacional:
Found in California and South Africa, this fiercest and best of the port grapes has also been successfully transplanted to Australia for fortified wine production. The vine produces grapes with small, darkly-pigmented berries. Notorious for low yields, attributes like its intense rich fruit personality make this grape a highly-regarded and sought after varietal. In addition to being important in port production, it is also increasingly significant in the rich, red table wines of Portugal’s Dao and Douro valleys.


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