It's always interesting to see two vintages of the same wine side by side. The 2009 Cuvée TNS is the usual 67% Touriga Nacional and 33% Syrah blend reflecting a fine vintage on the powerful side. As soon as you put your nose in the glass you see the superiority of 2009. In this powerful vintage the Touriga Nacional shows its aromas of violets and orange peel with aromatic exuberance followed by some distant hints of tapenade and asphalt. The palate reveals very fine tannins with good freshness and a velvety texture. 1,309 bottles and 300 magnums.