620. Cave d’Irouleguy, Domaine de Mignaberry Irouleguy, 2007 
619. Sonoma-Cutrer, Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, 2007 
618. Bodega Poesia, Clos des Andes Mendoza, 2005 
617. Mitolo, G.A.M. McLaren Vale Shiraz, 2005 
616. Hatzidakis, Mavrotragano Cyclades, 2005 
615. Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau, 2006 
€12.56; 13%
Recommended to me by the guy in The Corkscrew near Grafton Street, as something different. Opened up after a day, so I’d say needs decanting. Overall pretty good show of how Portugal’s still, unfortified wines are developing. Medium density ruby-garnet core with a narrow garnet rim. Plummy fruit core wrapped in toffee, coffee and paprika-type warm spice aromas, opening to some leather. Juicy, sweet plum fruit on entry with grippy tannin and notable acidity. Good length finish with cocoa & coffee notes. Would probably develop 2-3 more years.
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