Jeni Port's pick of 2011 - Matching Socks 2010 Touriga Nacional
Best new style Damien Tscharke, of Tscharke in the Barossa Valley is one far out dude, taking chances and backing his judgment with solid winemaking. He did it with his excellent Girl Talk savagnin and now with Matching Socks touriga nacional. The Portuguese “port” grape variety looks entirely comfortable as a dry red. Deep purple, the 2010 Matching Socks ($22) is memorable for its colour and juicy, stewed-cherry flavours. ..read more
Best new style Damien Tscharke, of Tscharke in the Barossa Valley is one far out dude, taking chances and backing his judgment with solid winemaking. He did it with his excellent Girl Talk savagnin and now with Matching Socks touriga nacional. The Portuguese “port” grape variety looks entirely comfortable as a dry red. Deep purple, the 2010 Matching Socks ($22) is memorable for its colour and juicy, stewed-cherry flavours. ..read more