First Drop Touriga Nacional

First Drop ‘Nacional’ Touriga Nacional 2023 from First Drop Wines in McLaren Vale is a delicate, aromatic red with a splash of funk – brightly coloured, fruit‑driven and made for immediate enjoyment rather than heavy contemplation. This Nacional Touriga 2023 is all about juicy drinkability with just enough savoury edge.

Expect lifted red and blue fruits – think blueberry pie, cassis and dark cherries – with hints of Earl Grey tea, cola, dark spice, sarsaparilla, purple flowers and a touch of earthy depth. The palate is lively and fruit‑laden, showing slippery, gentle tannins, nice acid crunch and a bouncy, mellow vibe that makes it dangerously easy to keep topping up the glass.

It just screams out for tapas: jamón, spicy chorizo, patatas bravas, grilled sardines, meatballs and smoky eggplant, as well as pizza, charcuterie boards and casual shared plates where bright fruit and spice can play off salt and fat. First Drop Touriga Nacional 2023 is a vinho do vale you can happily pour for a long afternoon spread now, or stash for 3–5 years for extra savoury complexity.