TN: 2008 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Graínha

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

• 2008 Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Graínha - Portugal, Douro (6/8/2012)
  -- popped and poured --
  -- tasted a couple glasses non-blind over approx. 1 hour --
  -- Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Touriga Franca --
  
  NOSE: spicy red berry; sweet raspberry liqueur; somewhat fumey.
  
  BODY: medium-full bodied; dark purple-red color.
  
  TASTE: spicy; purple berries; modern; a touch over-concentrated; medium-fine tannins are slightly grippy; decent acidity; 14.5% alc. can be tasted a little bit. O.K.. Gut impression score: 83

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[Bob Parsons Alberta]

Quinta Nova seems to be producing some excellent reds imo. I intend to stock up when available!

[Brian G r a f s t r o m]

Which ones have you enjoyed, Bob?

[Andy Velebil]

Quinta Nova seems to be producing some excellent reds imo. I intend to stock up when available!

+1

[Bob Parsons Alberta]

I am fortunate to help out in a store that has the best selection from Portugal anywhere!

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