Region: Douro
Country: Portugal
Year: 2009
Price: $8.95
Food?: Not paired with food.
Winery Review:
This Portuguese tinto (red) blend exhibits a deep red color with violet hues. The nose is vibrant and fruity. The palate offers notes of spice, cherry, and dark berry supported by good structure. Pairs well with red or game meat, cheeses, and fish.
My Review:
For a red wine, not bad! I have never been a fan of red wine, but I must say that I was impressed (and not just by the label this time, although I must say, I did enjoy that as well.) What I found so splendid about this red was its muted fruity notes (in contrast to what the Winery Review states), and its much richer flavor palate. I could definitely imagine pairing this with a meat and potatoes kind of dinner, but it had a nice "after-dinner-by-the-fire" kind of feel to it as well. Most of the time red wine tastes either like vinegar or like blood. This red avoided both. A home run in my book.
For a red wine, not bad! I have never been a fan of red wine, but I must say that I was impressed (and not just by the label this time, although I must say, I did enjoy that as well.) What I found so splendid about this red was its muted fruity notes (in contrast to what the Winery Review states), and its much richer flavor palate. I could definitely imagine pairing this with a meat and potatoes kind of dinner, but it had a nice "after-dinner-by-the-fire" kind of feel to it as well. Most of the time red wine tastes either like vinegar or like blood. This red avoided both. A home run in my book.
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