SC Pannell Touriga National

Hugely aromatic: violet, plum, panforte and nutmeg precede a palate of plum pudding, black tea, cardamon, lavender and vanilla. Varietal Touriga is a flavour and texture conundrum; ripe but fresh, dense but light, dry but refreshing.

The concentration of flavour and papery tannins immediately command attention. The mid palate is dry and textural and the finish whilst initially perfumed gives ground to dark fruits that keep the contradictory sensations flowing.