tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post6502827758912923133..comments2023-12-18T15:03:52.326+00:00Comments on Jim's Loire: Porto: Wines of Portugal – International Conference – top 12 Touriga NacionalsCRMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12356808627188214016noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post-62387083326871260312010-12-15T09:06:12.579+00:002010-12-15T09:06:12.579+00:00Thanks Nick. I was aware that not all the bottles ...Thanks Nick. I was aware that not all the bottles available at the gala dinner were the winning wines. However, I thought there were some poor wines amongst the 12 selected. The Pedra Cancela, in particular, I found overextracted and tannic.Jim's Loirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696024920441263899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post-83321907913440811482010-12-15T08:48:17.424+00:002010-12-15T08:48:17.424+00:00Jim,
Just a point - the wines that were shown at ...Jim,<br /><br />Just a point - the wines that were shown at the gala dinner, which I also attended - were, I believe, a selection of all the wines that entered the competition, not just the winners. Two of the bottles on my table, which fit your description of being over-extracted and high in alcohol, certainly were not in the top twelve. On the other point in your previous blog about price being the most important consideration when a Brit buys a wine, even before colour is decided upon, this surely must be true. I wonder how the question was framed? I am buying a new television for the house this Christmas and price is more important than a pin sharp image, or the size. In other words you decide on your budget first, then you select the best possible option within the budget. The findings are not so depressing if one considers this.<br />I did a little blog about the conference too, if I may link to it here? http://www.oakleywineagencies.co.uk/news-blog/Nick Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573875718405073992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post-53096497087475318872010-12-11T21:43:03.462+00:002010-12-11T21:43:03.462+00:00I am with you on the Touriga Nacional is probably ...I am with you on the Touriga Nacional is probably better as a part of a blend. That ability to blend their native grapes, I think, is Portugal's great strength as a wine making country.Chris Metcalfehttp://www.wine-a-day.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post-58113987966785587632010-12-11T17:12:51.825+00:002010-12-11T17:12:51.825+00:00I too think that TN is best suited for a blend. Th...I too think that TN is best suited for a blend. The 100% wines have not been the best in my opinion.<br />My choice has been limited though.<br /><br />Bob Alberta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post-71104785220665965472010-12-11T16:58:25.549+00:002010-12-11T16:58:25.549+00:00Luc. As you will have gathered I wasn't involv...Luc. As you will have gathered I wasn't involved in the selection. Also I have no idea what wines were entered for the panel to taste.<br /><br />Some of those TNs selected are I'm afraid far from impressive. Although at the tasting of the Top 12 this afternoon the Quinta das Marias was again my best wine. Followed by Munda also from the Dão.Jim's Loirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06696024920441263899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-456611623448834500.post-19628352637462428612010-12-11T15:33:08.538+00:002010-12-11T15:33:08.538+00:00Dear Jim, I’m puzzled at not finding Quinta das Ro...Dear Jim, I’m puzzled at not finding Quinta das Roques’ TN as part of the twelve favorites you had the opportunity to taste, as it is such a regular top-scorer (I’m 101points on that!).<br />Luís Lourenço (an ex-teacher) succeeds almost every year into taking his Touriga (in its Reserva version) to the very top of what Dão is able to produce. By and large, I share your view about TN being very much a variety for blending – as it is so powerful. But his is always a thrill to drink, a pleasure to finish and a pain to have to leave! The very same Luís makes the wines of Quinta das Maias - not Marias, another quality estate – (meaning “broom”), situated in the natural park flanking the Serra da Estrela, equally commendable. You’re lucky to swallow all these goodies in the magnificent halls of Porto’s old Stock Exchange. I love the place and envy you so much. Enjoy!Luc Charliernoreply@blogger.com