I'm feeling just a bit embarrassed because I haven't
written about this delicious wine. Not only was it delicious (notice the verb
tense), I paid just $10 for it!
This Douro from the House of Dow, the 2008 Vale do
Bomfim, is among the most delicious $10-bottle of wines I've ever had.
Full-bodied with lush fruit, but with a tannic structure and mineral quality to
let's you know this is a wine with deep character.
This was very versatile. It went well with pasta, with
roast pork, and with seared tuna. It was just delicious! And I'm a bit saddened
that I drank the three bottles I picked up. Wine Spectator categorized this
wine as a "drink now," but the producer notes on the back that while
it's good right now - nay, great! - it will "continue to improve further
in bottle." Hmm, for how long I wonder?
I know if I see any more of these I will pick up as many
as I can. And I think you should too.
I rate this a 9.5 using my scale at the left.
