Secret Spot Douro Rhea Tinto

Deep dark red in color, intense and rich. The nose on this is a thick melange of fruit and meat aromas. Dense and hard to get into right away. Very meaty with some dusty minerals and light anise notes. In the mouth this wine is bold with a freshness that keeps it light on the palate, strong flavors without the weight. Medium acidity and fine light tannins that really only sit as a demure backdrop to the cranberry and cherry …

My first impression when placing my little nose into the glass is full of mulled wine. It has a rich, stew-like bouquet of freshly overturned black dirt among notes of black forest berries and hints of lavender. But there's more, because beyond that dark, brooding berry exterior, there's another layer of leather and bodega notes. The wine is bright on the palate, almost bordering on tart, but then it gently slips off the palate leaving delicate notes of bing cherry …