L.A.S. Vino The Pirate Blend 2023

I was fascinated to see what Peterkin would do with this blend of Portuguese varieties — touriga nacional, tinta cão, and sousão, from the 2023 vintage. To say I was not disappointed is an understatement. It is a brilliant wine loaded with rich, vibrant fruit, displaying slightly spicy plummy notes and dark chocolate richness. There’s energy and life coursing through it, and that silky-soft, satiny finish is quite exquisite. I don’t think I could keep my hands off this wine. It’s screaming out to be drunk now, but you could certainly leave it if you wished.