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Sandeman Vau Vintage 1997

750 ml Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca Douro, Portugal 1997

Sandeman Vau Vintage 1997 is a dry, very full-bodied wine from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca (Port, Portugal), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is some. Good with lamb, steak, venison, pizza. Cheapest offer £50.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Touriga Nacional prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Touriga Nacional prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Touriga Nacional prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Touriga Nacional prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Juicy, fruity reds
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Colour
Wine
merchant feed
Origin
Port · Douro · Portugal
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Grapes
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
lambsteakvenisonpizzabolognesesausagesburgerstacos
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
midweek · bbq · pizza night · gift
inferred
About Touriga Nacional
Typical aromas: violet, blackberry, blueberry, bergamot, rock rose. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description

Sandeman Vau Vintage 1997 is a vintage Port from the historic house of Sandeman. This Port displays a rich profile of plums, blackberries and spicy oak, with the tannins now beginning to soften after nearly three decades of maturation. While it possesses the longevity of a traditional Vintage Port, the Vau style emphasises a more luscious and fruit-forward palate. It represents a versatile fortified wine that provides a high-quality vintage experience with a more velvety and accessible finish.

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