Ok, I KNOW I'm posting this a couple of days early (I have to head out of town this weekend, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to make the post on the traditional first day of the month, Sunday). If you still need to post your February tasting notes, please feel free to do so in that thread.
February's Argentinian Chardonnays were a pleasant surprise for most of us, I think. Just another reminder for us to get out of our comfort zones and try a bigger variety!
But now it's time for another red wine. March's selection was suggested by fellow Monthly Wine Challenger /u/PUSSY_CLEAVER (interesting username, BTW). A new country for us, and a fascinating variety to sample:
Country: Portugal
Variety: Touriga Nacional
Considered to be Portugal's finest red wine grape, Touriga Nacional should be quite flavorful and expressive. On labels, it might be listed as either "Touriga" or "Touriga Nacional."
NOTE: this variety is often used in Port wine, but for the purposes of this challenge we will be focusing on table wines. Look for those from the Dao or Douro wine regions.
Remember: on the 15th when the notes post goes up, you'll need to post: 1) a picture of the wine bottle/label and a filled glass, 2) the name of the wine, its producer/vineyard, and the year, 3) your tasting notes, 4) your overall opinion (would buy again, pour in sink immediately, etc.)
For those who are new and need a guide to tasting wines: click here.
For those who need help writing tasting notes: click here.
See you on the 15th!
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