The succulent and caressing medium-bodied flavors possess fine mid-palate concentration that buffers the moderately firm tannins shaping the balanced and delicious finale
raspy and slightly short finish
equally fine and mineral-driven medium weight flavors is remarkably sophisticated
heavy on the Touriga Nacional
this is another wine that will require long-term ageing
Sadie Family, Columella Vintage:2009 The succulent and caressing medium-bodiedThe 2017 Columella has an outgoing, intense bouquet, a mixture of red and black fruit mixed with sage, tobacco and thyme, that seems a little smudged initially but gains clarity with aeration. The palate is medium bodied with fine grained tannins, plenty of red berry fruit, a generous sprinkling of white pepper and a hint of fennel. Powerful yet refined, and very focused and harmonious on the finish. Gorgeous. Neal Martin