Monday, June 21, 2021

Touriga Nacional – 2016; Parr Vineyards; Mason, Texas

This Portuguese variety demonstrates that it can hold its own and produce surprisingly wonderful fruit in the Texas Hill Country climate. Earlier this year, we posted our thoughts on the 2015 version of Parr Vineyard’s Touriga. What a difference a year can do for a Texas wine! For the 2016 release, this jewel seems smoother and more elegant than the 2015. There is a richer dark fruit flavor with a kick of pepper on the finish. You will still get that fantastic smile on your face after every sip, so do not be ashamed to let your grin shine thru. This lovely red is aging nicely, so check back in a couple of years to see how this wine progresses as we will be happy to share in the years to come. Cheers!



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