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Waitrose Douro Valley Reserva Quinta de la Rosa 2009 Portugal
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This is a powerful, fruity and well-structured red wine with fine tannins and a lasting finish. Waitrose Douro Valley red is produced in partnership with Quinta da Rosa, a family-owned estate run by the Bergqvists from their pretty riverside lodge in the heart of this famously beautiful port-producing country.

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In the press:
“A bold red wine with floral touches, made from Touriga Nacional - a grape associated with making port. In this incarnation it is divine - and superb with a hunk of steak. If you’re a fan of Shiraz, you’ll love this wine.”
Olly Smith, The Mail on Sunday, 5 September 2010 (2008 vintage)

This wine is part of a delicious range of wines made exclusively for Waitrose by some of the world’s best wine producers. Travelling far and wide, or simply furthering existing relationships, our wine buyers have sourced a selection of exceptionally good wines that truly represents their origin, be it flinty Sancerre or spicy Barossa Shiraz.

  • Alcohol by volume: 14% vol
  • Award - Decanter magazine: Bronze (2009 vintage)
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • Closure type: Cork
  • Grape varieties: Touriga Nacional / Touriga Franca / Tinta Roriz
  • Region: Portugal
  • Style: Medium Bodied
  • Suitable for vegetarians: Yes
  • The Licensing Act 2003: It is an offence to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18
  • Wine colour: Red

    • Press quotes
    … rich, powerful, smoothly tannic … (2006 vintage) Tim Atkin, The Observer, 3 August 2008
    Ripe, plumy, floral nose. Medium bodied with firm tannins, lots of sweet black fruits and good acidity. (2006 vintage) Victoria Moore, The Guardian, 12 September 2008
    Rich plum, damson and sloe scents, followed by deep, dark and challenging flavours with a classic mineral undertow. As always with the Douro, that sense of solar power, fire and energy is never far away yet, as always, there is nothing baked or torpid in the flavours, and they are lifted with bright, vivid acidity. (2006 vintage) Decanter, 1 November 2008
    Here’s something really special: a supple, pure, elegant red that would convert the fussiest connoisseur to Portuguese wines. It has ripe, sweet blackberry fruit with a hint of spicy oak, and it’s worth every penny of its price. (2006 vintage) Jamie Goode, Sunday Express, 25 January 2009
    A vivid modern blend of the port grape Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roriz, with pristine, rich-mulberry succulence defined by subtle rounding oak. A terrific winter warmer. (2006 vintage) The Independent, 1 November 2008

    Waitrose customer reviews
    Fantastic wine - red fruit and plum flavours with smooth and silky tannins. Highly recommended. N, London

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