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Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009 Wine Review

Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009

Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009

D.O.C., Douro, Portugal

Community Score:87/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $14.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Quinta Do Portal

Agent: Lifford Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 87/100

Full-bodied, smooth and savoury with black fruit aromas and flavours. This wine was aged in French oak barrels. Perfect for a pepper steak.

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This Quinta Do Portal Frontaria 2009 was reviewed on April 4, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Tinta Roriz 40%, Touriga Franca 40% and Touriga National 20% with a nose showing spicy red berry nose and the palate showing ripe red cassis, raspberry, cherries, baking spice, oak and a touch of tobacco. Dry with a long ripe red berry finish.
Bernadette Cordeiro rated this wine as 87/100
Heather Wall - CS; WSET Advanced rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

90 Points Best Buy Wine Enthusiast. Juicy blend of Portuguese varietals - Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional. The first nose emits an earthiness with floral and juicy berries. The palate lends a little more with rose petal, caramel, sweet spices. Good balanced acidity and smooth tannins. Good value. Drink now.
Tasted: April 2015

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