Quinta de Roriz Douro Prazo de Roriz 2016 sku_2007838 over a background of orange-tree

over a background of orange-tree blossoms

to allow time to begin to weave its magic

ensuring a low juice-to-skin ratio that led to naturally-concentrated wines with remarkable color across all Bordeaux varieties

this wine was fermented for three months in medium-toast French oak barrels

Quinta de Roriz Douro Prazo de Roriz 2016 sku_2007838 over a background of orange-treeThe 2016 Prazo de Roriz is a roughly equal blend of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Barroca, with small bits of Tinta Roriz and Tinta Amarela, aged for six months in used French oak. This is typically a good value. There isn't a lot of concentration in the mid palate and it isn't the type of wine you want to age for 20 years. It's not $50, either. It's a very nice bargain with many virtues. The fruit here is just gorgeous, vivid, pure and