Real Companhia Velha Touriga Nacional Douro Quinta das Carvalhas

Top 100 Farewell Dinner 2015 (Rodwell House) : (Tasted Blind): Medium to deep garnet in colour, the bouquet shows black olive, violet, silage grass and savoury notes. Brooding! Soft, fruity entry edges with umami notes on entry, the wine exhibits strong marmite, diesel oil, old pastille chews, Syrah soothing herbs and basil elements. Rather old-fashioned with brambly fruits and roasted herbs, it feels sweet with a drying, chewy oak and tannin - warmer climate? Past it best.