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2011 Tanners Douro Red, Douro Valley

( £7.95, 13%, Tanners )

Produced for Tanners by the impressive winemaking duo of João Portugal Ramos and José-Maria Soares Franco (who used to make Portugal’s most famous red, Barca Velha) this is an impressively well balanced Douro red at an attractive price, with subtle, spicy oak, good minerality and acidity and tarry, brambly fruit. Half bottles at £4.45. 

BuyDrinking window: 2013-16Similar Wines: £5-£10, 86-90, Portugal, Red, Bonarda, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
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