+MUST TRY+Tradicional (by Quinta Do Alqueve)
Portugal: Ribatejo
Touriga Nacional (red)
2005
$11.99
90 pts
Bought at Sam's Wine Club April 2009; Vaynerchuck says Portugal is producing tremendous reds at cheap prices, and if this wine is any indication, he's right on target. This is a delicious wine, with some decent complexity for the price: up front fruit (jammy, with berries on the nose), and yet some rich tobacco taste, too. Nice finish. But VERY dry, almost like cotton in the mouth. I like that, but it's probably not for every taste. Color is almost like a Pinot Noir. My first experience with the Touriga Nacional grape (this is a blend, though), and I'm certainly pleased with it. A nice wine for $12.00. Just had some with Dana's fajitas...excellent (there's not much spice in this wine, and so I find it pairs well with spicy food). Will definitely keep some on hand for what we'll call 'future exploration.'
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