Welcome to sunny Portugal as we try a lovely red and white from the Land of Ports….
2009 Quinta do Infantado Douro Red ($14)
30% Touriga Franca, 30% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 10% Other red varieties
A full rich estate red from a quality Port producer. Lots of ripe pie cherry, Kirsh, and smooth tannins.
2011 Quinta das Maias Vinho Branco ($10)
Malvasina Fina, Encruzado, Sercial and Verdelho
A dry Portugese white with, full and rounded flavors of melon and apple.