2019 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Château Beauregard velvety and textural pinot noir

velvety and textural pinot noir with dark cherries

The happy marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%) with Shiraz (49%) rarely looks as cosy or integrated than in this stellar example

black tea and grilled mushroom notes on the complex and evolving nose

it has a very friendly and silky mid palate

2019 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Château Beauregard velvety and textural pinot noirThis has an earthy character with sweet cherries, blackberries, dried orange peel and spices. Full bodied, juicy and round textured with generous fruit and hints of bitter orange at the end. Long and spicy. 40% touriga nacional, 29% tinta roriz, 18% castelao, 9% alicante bouschet and 5% touriga franca. Drink now. James Suckling