The Messenger Touriga Nacional from Portugal

Tasting notes & discussion 53

Typically $25/bottle from Art + Farm Wine
Vintage 2020 from Douro, Portugal
Available for CA; CO; DC; FL; GA; IL; MA; MI; MN; MO; NC; NH; NJ; NY; OH; OK; OR; PA; TN; TX; WA; WI
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About Art + Farm Wine: 20 years ago in Western Australia, Kat McDonald got the opportunity to work with a craft brewer down under. After three years, she returned to the US along with her husband Rob McDonald, and together they founded Old Bridge Cellars. Though they were importing Australian wines at first, they planted some vineyards in both Australia and Napa Valley, leading to the production of their own wines. Then in 2008, Art+Farm was born as a vehicle for their single vineyard wines, outrageous blends, and Circadia: an exploration of varietals in their truest forms.

Nacional Treasure

TASTING NOTES:
“Portugal’s beloved Touriga Nacional has long been a staple in the country’s famed vintage ports with references to its cultivation in Douro dating back to the 17th century. As a dry red wine, the variety is also fabulous. Often overlooked by grape growers because it is hard to grow, recent improvements to farming and vine selection have thankfully allowed for the varietal’s resurgence as a dry red wine. This wine has stunning dark berry flavors. It is deep and dark but smooth and gentle at the same time. Think full bodied and light on its feet. Strong and nimble. Delicious now and for at least another 5 years, maybe more.” (AbV 13%)

BARRELS: N/A

TANGENTIALLY RELATED MUSIC to listen to in anticipation of this wine:

PAIRS WITH (winery recommended): N/A

OR (really-going-with-the-theme-option): The Declaration of Independence as a placemat. Translated to Portuguese.

The Messenger Touriga Nacional from Portugal

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