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Principal Grande Reserve, Quinta Colinas de Sao Lourenco 2012

Tasting Notes

Aromas of blue fruit, wet earth and sandalwood. Violets. Blackberries. Full-bodied with medium round tannins that are soft and juicy, along with cool earthy undertones. Made from touriga nacional, cabernet sauvignon, and merlot. Drink now.

92
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, October 2023

Deep dark core with narrow ruby rim. Presents aromas of conserved black fruit, like dark plum and cassis, wrapped in light spicy and cedary notes from the oak, exuding layers of complexity. It is a full-bodied wine, with balanced acidity and smooth tannins, that lingers in the palate for minutes.

92
Decanter.com, Decanter.com, December 2024

Deep, smudgy garnet. Meaty and undergrowth notes and just a touch minty, savoury, the tannins smoothing out now. Gently chewy and the attractive evolved flavours of leather and undergrowth co-exist with the dark fruit still at the core. Drink: 2022-2028

16.5
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, August 2024
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