Portugal is one of the better sources of well priced, ‘under the radar’ wines. Such is the case with the Quinta das Camelias Reserva. Where else would one find a sub-$30 wine from the 2010 of this standing?
Intensely savoury in personality, this is unmistakably an old world wine, much of the fruit buried under layers of fine powdery tannin. There’s good depth of flavour here in the plum/blackberry realm, with a touch of milk chocolate adding lustre. As it stands, it’s not quite ready to go. Another 3-4 years cellaring might just help soak up those tannins a bit more.
2010 QUINTA DAS CAMELIAS RESERVAVariety: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen (Mencia)
Region: Dao, Portugal
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Retail Price: $28.00
Date tasted: 21 July 2015
Tasting Note:
Bright ruby. Attractive nose of plum/black cherry, woodsmoke and wet earth. Dry, medium bodied, very savoury with plenty of powdery tannin. Slightly earthy in flavour, the fruit masked by the dense powdery tannins. Solid, but needs further time for the tannins to soften and recede.
Score: 16/20
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