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Touriga Nacional Dessert Wine

2018 Applegate Valley Touriga Nacional

The Schmidt Family Vineyards Touriga Nacional Dessert Wine from the 2018 vintage is a captivating red wine that beautifully showcases the characteristics of the Applegate Valley region. This dessert wine is full-bodied, offering a luscious mouthfeel that envelops the palate. It possesses high acidity, providing a bright and lively contrast to the rich sweetness, resulting in a perfectly balanced sip. The luscious notes of dark, ripe fruits, particularly blackberries and plums, are prominent and harmoniously intertwine with hints of chocolate and spice. The tannins are soft, contributing to a smooth and inviting finish. This delightful offering makes for an exceptional pairing with desserts, making it a wonderful addition to any festive occasion.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Plum

Plum

Region:


Oregon
Oregon

With its rugged landscape and cool Pacific climate, Oregon is one of the world's great modern Pinot Noir regions. The Willamette Valley produces an impressive array of styles across its six AVAs, from fragrantly fruity to lush and complex. This is thanks to a range of terroirs that are eerily similar to Burgundy's in France (Oregon even lies on the same latitude). In fact, major Burgundy producers have set up in Oregon to make wine, including Domaine Drouhin and Louis Jadot. And it is not just Pinot Noir found in Oregon. Other benchmark grapes include Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling; Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah thrive in the southern AVAs.

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