2019 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Château Beauregard The happy marriage of Cabernet

The happy marriage of Cabernet Sauvignon (51%) with Shiraz (49%) rarely looks as cosy or integrated than in this stellar example

black tea and grilled mushroom notes on the complex and evolving nose

but with a bit of Favorita too

offering rich fruit and lightly bitter walnut flavors

2019 Quinta de Chocapalha Tinto Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal Château Beauregard The happy marriage of CabernetThis has an earthy character with sweet cherries, blackberries, dried orange peel and spices. Full bodied, juicy and round textured with generous fruit and hints of bitter orange at the end. Long and spicy. 40% touriga nacional, 29% tinta roriz, 18% castelao, 9% alicante bouschet and 5% touriga franca. Drink now. James Suckling