In 2007, we planted Touriga Nacional, as well as Tinta Cão and Tinta Amarela in our estate vineyard with the hopes of having these beautiful Portuguese varieties contribute to our port program. These varieties are unlike any other - all at once they are earthy, rich with dark fruit flavors, tannic and fierce, yet have some of the most beautiful floral aromas of any red wine. The locals of the Douro Valley described these grapes best on a recent trip: powerful yet elegant. Our 2016 KO blends in another high-quality varietal, Graciano, which we found softens the tannin and contributes more subtly in spice and red fruit flavors.