Portugese Table Wine

2006 Crasto
Douro, Portugal
Jen’s Notes

Unlike other Douro table blends, this wine has a smaller percentage of the Touriga Nacional varietal; it was quite different from the other Portuguese reds we have had. When we first opened it seemed a little strange, funky and off-kilter but nevertheless drinkable. But, oh, what a little air time can do. Once the wine opened, we were pleasantly surprised to find fresh berry fruit, highlighted by zesty acidity. The wine was a bit juicy and would be fabulous with food.