Pocas 'Coroa D'Ouro' Tinto, Douro, Portugal

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The 2005 TINTO COROA D-OURO is a typical Douro blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Franca and Tinta Barroca. It is nicely constructed, with some intensity on the finish and a solid feel to the mid-palate. Flavorful, with some complexity and a bright, sunny demeanor, this is a nice value this year and a step up on the 2004. Tannins appear with aeration, giving this wine some unexpected power, an obvious backbone and the ability to age gracefully for several years. It hangs very well with the pricier wines reviewed this issue from Pocas, the one caveat being that extended aeration proved that this is not likely to improve as much with age as, say, the -05 Reserva. In its price range, this is pretty respectable, and a very good value. For earlier drinking, you may even prefer it to the Reserva. There were 20,000 cases produced. Drink 2009-2015. This winery, a relatively new entrant to table wine production in the Douro, is making a splash and providing some good values along the way.Importers: HGC Imports, San Jose, CA.; tel. (408) 947-8511; Monarchia Matt International, Armonk, N.Y.; tel. (877) 273-8466.