2023 Estate Touriga Nacional
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FABLE 274: THE PEACOCK AND THE CRANE
A Peacock, puffed up with vanity, met a Crane one day, and to impress him spread his gorgeous tail in the Sun. "Look," he said. "What have you to compare with this? I am dressed in all the glory of the rainbow, while your feathers are gray as dust!"
The Crane spread his broad wings and flew up toward the sun. "Follow me if you can," he said. But the Peacock stood where he was among the birds of the barnyard, while the Crane soared in freedom far up into the blue sky.
The useful is of much more importance and value, than the ornamental.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2023
Varietal
Touriga Nacional
Appellation
El Pomar District, Paso Robles
Vineyard Designation
The Templeton Preserve
Aging
100% Neutral Oak
Alcohol %
11.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Nose:
Black Tea Dust
Mixed Berry Yogurt
Fresh Tarragon
Linn's Olallieberry Pie
Palate:
Herbs de Provence
Ripe Raspberry
Black Cherry
Cracked White Pepper
Production Notes
We also strive for a lighter and fresher interpretation of the signature grape of Portugal, of which we are fortunate to have just 1.5 acres on the estate. We de-stem this fruit, opting to harvest it relatively early to maintain higher acidity levels than usual. We then macerate the fruit for only seven days before pressing, ensuring that we keep the heavy tannins in check. Despite its lighter profile, this wine still possesses enough substance to complement a sophisticated dinner, with cool notes of black tea dust, mixed berry yogurt and cracked white pepper. Don't hesitate to serve this one at cellar temp or with a slight chill. Only 75 cases were produced.