2011
Sonhador
Syrah Alicante Bouschet Aragonés Touriga Nacional- Alcohol
- 14%
- Bottle size
- 750 mL
- Drinking Window
- 2013 - 2018
- Retail
- $1,200.00
- Member
- $960.00
Join our Wine Club to receive the exclusive member discount.
The established Howard's Folly varieties of Syrah, Aragonéz, Alicante Bouschet and Touriga Nacional were picked and vinified separately, for added complexity in the final blend.
-
Flavour
The palate is smooth, elegant and supple, with great balance and a firm supportive tannic structure.
-
Look
Deep, dark red colour, almost opaque.
-
Aroma
Fresh and attractive aromas of plums, cherries and blackcurrants.
-
Ageing Process
Ageing in used French and American oak barrels for 9 months.
-
Tasting notes
Download 2011 Sonhador tasting notes
Awards
- Title
- Year
- 2015
- Event
- Concours Mondial
Reviews
James Suckling
I like the spice and tar character with ripe fruit and hints of stones. Full body, black pepper and cloves. Rich and flavorful. No wood. Drink now.
91
Robert Parker
The 2011 SONHADOR HOWARD’S FOLLY just screams "elegance" at you. Graceful and understated, its texture is velvety and there is not a hair out of place. It finishes with juicy fruit and bursts of flavor. The ripe tannins give it a "drink-me-now" feel, Don’t ogle this debonair wine, just drink it. You’ll be happy.
88
Jancis Robinson
Healthy crimson. Mellow nose and fully resolved palate of sweet, nicely combined fruit and mineral notes. Very good balance of ripeness and freshness. Thoroughly satisfying. Lightly, attractively, dusty on the persistent finish.
16.5
Matthew Jukes
Using awesome raw materials, brilliant winemaking (David Baverstock) and affording staggering value for money, you are unlikely to find a more complete, succulent and layered red wine anywhere in the world for the same cash.
