2019 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Château Beauregard velvety and textural pinot noir

velvety and textural pinot noir with dark cherries

There’s gorgeous mid-palate depth and plenty of textural richness

but should improve and soften more in the next three years

but with a bit of Favorita too

Alluring aromas and flavors of cherry

2019 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Château Beauregard velvety and textural pinot noirThis has an earthy character with sweet cherries, blackberries, dried orange peel and spices. Full bodied, juicy and round textured with generous fruit and hints of bitter orange at the end. Long and spicy. 40% touriga nacional, 29% tinta roriz, 18% castelao, 9% alicante bouschet and 5% touriga franca. Drink now. James Suckling