Quinta do Romeu - ‘Moinho do Gato’ Douro red blend - Douro, Portugal As is traditional with Bordeaux

As is traditional with Bordeaux Blancs this wine is a blend of mostly Semillon (75%) with Sauvignon Blanc (20%) and a touch of Muscadelle (5%)

is the undisputed home and namesake of the Cariñena/Carignan/Mazuelo grape

Amazingly it is not

producing quality Pinot Noir has been historically difficult

a Grosse Lage vineyard (equivalent to Grand Cru) which is a classic

Quinta do Romeu - ‘Moinho do Gato’ Douro red blend - Douro, Portugal As is traditional with BordeauxThe Douro River Valley is famous for its Port wines, but is gaining more and more recognition for its dry table wines. The Portuguese make regional wines that are usually blends of many different indigenous grapes, and this is no exception: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Souso and Touriga Franca all make their way into the mix. Hand picked, organically and sustainably grown grapes are foot stomped and fermented with ambient yeast