This Touriga Blend is a fabulously bright and juicy number, and surprisingly light in style! It's giving notes of blackberries, stewed blueberries and both red and black cherries, with a hint of complexity from herbal notes like mint and garrigue. All wrapped up with a touch of peppery spice - this is an absolute winner!

Origin: The Douro, in northern Portugal. Mainly Grown In: Pretty much everywhere in Portugal, a few places across the border in Spain, but rarely elsewhere. Key Facts: A serious, noble, slightly wild grape, Touriga is one of the best grapes you've never heard of. Except you have, because it's the main grape variety used for the production of the famous fortified wine style, Port! Its obscurity is slowly changing however, with more of it being planted internationally as well as being used more and more for quality table wine in Portugal. It's a pretty hefty grape, offering up masses of blueberry and blackberry. It's always floral, so look out for notes of violet or lavender as well. It loves a bit of oak, and the spices from that intertwine nicely with fruit. Full bodied, rich and complex, it's a wonderful addition to your wine library. Fun Fact: Touriga Nacional is the full name of this legendary grape variety.