2020 Wine & Soul Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas [WS96][WA95][WE95][W&S90] Spirits_Apertif with a core of black

with a core of black fruit and pleasant mineral character

balanced and pleasing finish

allow a subtle expressions of dried herbs and wet earth

hoping to preserve what she describes as the soul of Pinot Noir

this wine is medium plus bodied with medium plus acidity

2020 Wine & Soul Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas [WS96][WA95][WE95][W&S90] Spirits_Apertif with a core of blackProducer: Wine & Soul Region: Douro, Portugal Blend: Red Blend Year: 2020 Wine Spectator, 96 Points "Delivering a deft, vivid quality, this red is bright and lively on the palate, while offering a dark, concentrated core of pureed black raspberry and blackberry fruit, crushed rosemary and thyme, licorice, candied violet and graphite notes. Features fine grained tannins, which serve as a taut, well integrated frame for the expressive flavor profile,