Dow Vale do Bomfim, 2007
This is a new vintage of this dry red wine from Portugal, produced by from the house of Dow. Their reputation lies in
the production of high quality Ports during the past 350 years. The Vale do Bomfim is produced from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, & Tinta Barroca. This is an example of modern wine making from established vineyards with traditional grape varieties from the upper Douro Valley. The 2005 and 2006 vintages were very nice and we were excited to try this new vintage. This is another elegant wine with a dark red color and abundant aromas of black fruit, vanilla and cinnamon. This is a medium bodied wine with lovely flavors of black cherry, cassis and chocolate. There is evidence of toasty oak, on the finish, that adds a touch of creamy vanilla. The mouth-feel is quite velvety with ample smooth tannins and gentle acidity. This wine is quite smooth and delicious and is great on it’s own or will pair well with any hearty meal. If you like chocolate covered cherries, seek out this wine. This is another example of the high quality modern wines starting to come to us from the Douro DOC. We found this wine at Esquin Wine Shop, in Seattle, for about $10.
This is a new vintage of this dry red wine from Portugal, produced by from the house of Dow. Their reputation lies in
the production of high quality Ports during the past 350 years. The Vale do Bomfim is produced from Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, & Tinta Barroca. This is an example of modern wine making from established vineyards with traditional grape varieties from the upper Douro Valley. The 2005 and 2006 vintages were very nice and we were excited to try this new vintage. This is another elegant wine with a dark red color and abundant aromas of black fruit, vanilla and cinnamon. This is a medium bodied wine with lovely flavors of black cherry, cassis and chocolate. There is evidence of toasty oak, on the finish, that adds a touch of creamy vanilla. The mouth-feel is quite velvety with ample smooth tannins and gentle acidity. This wine is quite smooth and delicious and is great on it’s own or will pair well with any hearty meal. If you like chocolate covered cherries, seek out this wine. This is another example of the high quality modern wines starting to come to us from the Douro DOC. We found this wine at Esquin Wine Shop, in Seattle, for about $10. 
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