Jeff Runquist Touriga Nacional "R" Silvaspoons Vineyards

Having tasted Runquist's Petite Syrah, I was expecting another extracted effort. Not the case. Light red with clearing to the rim, far tears. Nose of morello cherries soaked in brandy. Palate was light and fruity, though flavors lacked some definition and I have attributed that to varietal characteristic. Overall a decent wine, but I would buy his PS or Zin ovet Touriga.

Wow...for $20 this is one terrific table. Fruity with cherry and good alchohol. very mature tannic structure and easy to drink. A great everyday win.

Bought this on a recommendation, looking for an alternative to Merlot. While I agree this fits the bill, it was a bit more fruit forward than what I was expecting. This had all the fruit flavors of a port, without the raisin-ness and the spirits added. Very smooth and enjoyable enough, but having had several Douro's (which are mostly Touriga), I was expecting something with more mineral, earth, and spice. I guess this is the California interpretation of this varietal.