Adega Artesanal Ofícios 2013

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Jon Steeves rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Gorgeous! 2013 vintage Paired exceptionally with carne asada tacos. Well balanced, week I defeated, medium tanins, medium acidity, medium plus fruit of fresh figs, savoury, blackberry. tasted 2013 vintage in August 2017. 91 points. BespokeTastings

Greg Hughes rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

An excellent Douro red, with explosive aromatics. The grapes are primarily Touriga Franca and Tinto Roriz (Tempranillo), with other traces of Douro varietals. Firm and full, and so incredibly fresh and concentrated.
Glass coating ruby.
The aromatics are very Cab-esque. The aromas jump out at you; cassis, leather, dried herbs, cranberry, cherry, petrichor, chocolate, vanilla, and smoke.
Juicy acidity gives this wine a wonderful freshness that pulls it away from being bulky or brooding in any semse of the word.
More cassis, cherry, cranberry, chocolate, smoke, with ripe, smooth tannins.
Touriga Franca is the progeny of Touriga Nacional (most people conjecture) and it is used often as Cabernet Franc is to complement its full bodied progeny, Cabernet Sauvignon. This meams Touriga Franca plays second fiddle to Touriga Nacional. It's wonderful to see a blend with lots of Franca showing its pretty and elegant aromatics.
Reviewer's choice - tasted twice consistently and will endeavour to try again.

Natalie's Review

Adega Artesanal Ofícios 2013, Douro, Portugal: A robust Portuguese red wine with a firm tannic grip. Give this some cellar time then decant 1-2 hours. Aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with a rare steak. Drink: 2017-2028. 13.50% XD 750 mL $25.00 Score: 90/100. June 16, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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