Quinta da Garrida Reserva Vintage:2016

Quinta da Garrida Reserva Vintage:2016Deep, dark and dense in colour. This rich, ripe and intense wine has powerful black smoky fruit (Prune and blackberry), off set with spicy vanilla aromas. Black cherry, bitter mocha and smooth, ripe tannins combine to produce a harmonious, well integrated and complex palate, with a fresh herbal finish. One of Portugal's largest and most progressive producers with 600 hectares spread across estates in five regions from Douro in the north to Alentejo in

At premium strength (46% vol) Penderyn Sherrywood yields rich dark fruits and caramels from dry Oloroso sherry casks which intermingle with green applies

Hard cheeses would also suit

making them richer and more complex

wild berry blossoms and cherries on the nose

Black cherry red with intense blackcurrant and typical green capsicum notes

Lowlands – The remains of an ancient estuary are marked by clay-rich soils from deeply weathered greywacke and shales

absolutely bone dry

due to the popularity of the Meerlust Red and the estate’s focus on nurturing young vineyards

Floral scents

which adds spiciness

This is an appealing all-rounder with rich

The wine is aged for 18 months in 225 litre American oak barrels