Number Ten 2021

A quintessential Portuguese red taste experience, brimful with bold bramble fruit that lingers on the palate. Barrel-aged and silky smooth. Number Ten is an exciting new addition from the Portuguese star, Jaime Quendera. He’s a third-generation winemaker, former winner of World’s Best Red and the man behind bestsellers like Rocksand Shiraz and Vinha do Fava. Admittedly it's not quite as hefty as these releases, but it more than delivers on dark fruit and spice. Plus, this new inky red has something else. Instead of weighing in at the usual 14% alcohol (or more), this purrs along at a modest 10%. There’s no dialling back on flavour whatsoever. Delicious proof that you can have the best of everything. Full fruit, lighter alcohol and value.