Carlos Raposo Impecavel Touriga Nacional

Carlos Raposo Impecavel Touriga NacionalImpecvel (meaning impeccable) is an extremely pure expression of Touriga Nacional. Made without any oak influence, it's both juicy and fruity, with dried herbs and violets. It manages to achieve a mouth watering freshness that you dont often see in Portuguese reds, melding beautifully with silky tannins and a little grip on the finish. It really is impeccable. Based in the Do, Carlos Raposo is a rising star amongst Portuguese winemakers. He owns no

this wine offers exceptional value and approachability

Grapes spend ten to fifteen days fermenting in the tank before being put into French oak barrels (twenty percent new)

meaning they own all of their own vineyards and have complete control of the growing and winemaking process from start to finish

A natural minimal intervention wine which is well balanced and structured yet pure and incredibly fresh

a portion of reserve wines (which date back to 2009) is

As a result of this

This Chardonnay packs loads of acidity but is beautifully balanced by its buttery richness

but their approachable Cicada range shouldn’t be overlooked

peach and a stony minerality

one of the very best places in England for grapes for still wine

Thomas and Stephan are members of ‘Generation Riesling’ a body made up of the best young winemaking talent in Germany

The Lenswood Vineyard is located roughly 10km northwest of the winery at 455 – 500m elevation