2011 Quinta de Roriz

The 2011 marks the first Quinta do Roriz under the Prats & Symington ownership and is a blend of 42% Touriga Naçional, 28% Tinta Franca, 18% Tinta Francisca and 12% Sousão. There is a slight rancio character on the Quinta do Roriz, with raisin, a touch of prune and tobacco. The palate is smooth and voluptuous on the entry with layers of cassis, boysenberry and salted licorice. It is very refined and focused with a mouth-lacquering, almost viscous finish. It has good potential, but needs to show more flair. 350 cases declared. 91-93 points

Very dark. Like the sample of Smith Woodhouse, it is far from the freshest on the nose but has admirable vitality on the palate. Very confident and rich. Love the sweet start and the dry finish. Sparkling! 17.5 points