Gismondi on Wine - Moon Curser Touriga Nacional 2017 - 93 points

"Moon Curser Touriga Nacional 2017

Osoyoos, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, CanadaThis wine quite simply knocked my socks off. Deep crimson in colour, the aromas are an intoxicating mélange of exotic dark berry fruit (think mulberry, black raspberry, wild blueberry), violets and black pepper… plenty of black pepper. Many flavour dimensions roll over the palate: plum, black cherry, orange oil, grilled sticky herbs, and fruit leather, all kept fresh and lively by juicy acidity. The tannins are velvety smooth, and while full-bodied, the wine has impressive weight without heaviness. Best for me is the wine's heady floral perfume that bewitches both the nose and palate, and it truly conveys a unique side of touriga's nobility and pedigree. I'm giving extra points for potency, which when well executed, deserves merit. This was one of a celebrated few dozen platinum award winners at the 2019 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada, and it's worthy of a prime cut of beef and your biggest-bowled wine glass.

TASTED: 09 SEPTEMBER 2019

TASTED BY: DJ KEARNEY

PRICES:BC 39.99 winery direct

PRODUCER: MOON CURSER

DISTRIBUTORS:BCWINESHOP
GRAPE: TOURIGA NACIONAL

CSPC: 30841

UPC: 626990152736"

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