RKS 2026 WINES OF PORTUGAL: Domini Douro 2023

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A blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Francesca.

Grown in schist soil.

Aged three months in American and French oak.

The winery suggests a shelf life of 6 years.

Aroma: Black cherry, blackberry and black raspberry.

Palate: Full bodied. Tannic. Controlled acidity.  Black fruit with a hint of spice and licorice. Tannins pare back on the finish

Personality: Typical Douro grape suspects. Deceptive in that I initially present a tough boy character but go down smoothly.

Food Match: Black eyed peas in a sauce with tomatoes, carrots and celery with Cajun seasoning.

Cellarbility: Give it until 2029 expect marginal softening as its already quite soft.

Price: $18 CDN.

RKS 2026 WINES OF PORTUGAL Rating: 91/100. Roger Voss and Natalie MacLean 90.

Tasted 21April2026.

(J.M. da Fonseca Domini Douro 2023, DOC Douro, J.M. da Fonseca, Portugal, 750 mL, 12.5%).

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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