After the `06 Prazo de Roriz, I try the `04!
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2010 11:51 pm
TN: `04 Prazo de Roriz, Douro Portugal
Cellared for over three years, 13.5% alc, good natural cork,opened and decanted for one hour. Slight trace of sediment noted, usual 4 suspects of grapes.
Color. Medium ruby, light purple rim. No sign of age yet.
Nose. Very closed, some heat as it airs? `06 nose was more expressive eh. Black fruits but hard to discern. Earthy on day 2.
Initial entry thought was smooth entry, dry, soft tannins, pepper, black fruits. Fair acidity, solid, not port-like. Plum and blackcurrant in the glass after an hour but not a lot of ripeness here. Some cheese nibbles help the finish. "Not too spectacular" from across the table.
More of a rounded finish on day 2, some decent food might have helped.
Cellared for over three years, 13.5% alc, good natural cork,opened and decanted for one hour. Slight trace of sediment noted, usual 4 suspects of grapes.
Color. Medium ruby, light purple rim. No sign of age yet.
Nose. Very closed, some heat as it airs? `06 nose was more expressive eh. Black fruits but hard to discern. Earthy on day 2.
Initial entry thought was smooth entry, dry, soft tannins, pepper, black fruits. Fair acidity, solid, not port-like. Plum and blackcurrant in the glass after an hour but not a lot of ripeness here. Some cheese nibbles help the finish. "Not too spectacular" from across the table.
More of a rounded finish on day 2, some decent food might have helped.