RKS WINES OF PORTUGAL: Lagar da Ravasqueira from Alentejano

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A blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Aragonez, Alicante Bouschet and Syrah.

Spent 8 months in American oak barrels.

Aroma: I am soon to watch James Dean’s last movie released in 1955, “Giant”. Speaking about giant there is giant blackberry in this. Secondary notes of blueberry and dark chocolate.

Palate: On the juicy side with high toned tannins. Rhubarb, pepper and some brackish black cherry. Chalky and fine tannins. Long peppery finish.

Personality: The palate can’t let my fruit shine more than it should. My advice to you is find the best food to match this. You know once upon a time wine was crafted with local food in mind. Bear in mind wine is not only about how it tastes but what food best suits it.

Food Match: Osso Buco.

Cellarbility: Consume by 2026-year end.

Price: $15 CDN.

RKS WINES OF PORTUGAL RATING: 87/100.

(Lagar da Ravasqueira 2022 V.R. Alentejano, Ravasqueira Vinhos, Portugal, 750 Ml, 14.5%).

Tasted 8April2026.

Published by Robert K Stephen (CSW)

Robert K Stephen writes about food ,drink, travel, film, and lifestyle issues. He also has published serialized novels "Life at Megacorp", "Virus # 26, "Reggie the Egyptian Rescue Dog" and "The Penniless Pensioner" Robert was the first associate member of the Wine Writers’ Circle of Canada. He also holds a Mindfulness Certification from the University of Leiden and the University of Toronto. Be it Spanish cured meat, dried fruit, BBQ, or recycled bamboo place mats, Robert endeavours to escape the mundane, which is why he has established this publication. His motto is, "Have Story, Will Write."

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