2005 Poeira, Jorge Moreira, Douro

"From the dramatic schistous terraces of the Douro this is probably the best table wine in Portugal. Jorge Moreira farms 25 parcels on north-facing sites, a picturesque mosaic of indigenous varieties, principally Touriga Nacional, Tinto Roriz and Touriga Francesca. With traditional lagare foot-trodden grapes and 16 months in new and one year old French oak, this is  a heathy coincidence of the traditional and the modern, surely Jorge's best Poiera yet. Spicy, rich, textured, refined yet fruity, expressive yet restrained, a saucer-full of secrets."
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)

" A seriously elegant wine blend whose bright red fruit quality is reminiscent of the seductive liquid essence of mulberry and dark cherry. Among the greatest Portuguese wines at a recent tasting event at the Portuguese Embassy in London. "
(Anthony Rose - The Independent - Special Ones - 14 Mar 09)