2020 Wine & Soul 'Quinta da Manoella' Vinhas Velhas Douro, Portugal Hungary Iin the mouth where a

Iin the mouth where a terse texture is joined by a prominent chalky feel

while smoke wafts through the lengthy finish

Despite the more challenging vintage

It may even have the edge of Maté's

purple-tinged plum color

2020 Wine & Soul 'Quinta da Manoella' Vinhas Velhas Douro, Portugal Hungary Iin the mouth where aThe 2020 Quinta da Manoella Vinhas Velhas is a field blend (over 30 grapes) from centenarian vines aged for 22 months in 35% new French oak. It comes in at 14. 5% alcohol. This seems a surprisingly good competitor for the 2019, although this is not quite as lauded a vintage. Still, the winery says they were able to pick the small production quickly, generally avoiding negative vintage conditions. This shows no problems. There is a fine backbone with