Dial Down the Oak!!!!

2003 Vinha da Palestra, Douro
Around $12
2005 Marques de Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon (Concho y Toro)
$15.99
Shane’s Notes

We tried the Vinha da Palestra and were extremely disappointed. All we could taste was vanilla. We let it sit for a half an hour and it didn’t help. We poured it down the sink and opened the Marques Cabernet. The Cab was also horribly overoaked. It was drinkable but just barely. There was a hint of red fruit under the oak and the finish was spicy. We prefer Concha y Toro’s much cheaper Xplorador.