This wine is from Alentejo, Portugal, and made from 65% Alicante Bouschet, 20% Touriga Nacional and 15% Tinta Caiada. It was aged in French and American oak, new and used. On the nose it's got some very interesting maple syrup. There's also notes of maraschino cherries, cinnamon, bell pepper, black licorice, and eucalyptus. Very chalky tannin; looooong lasting finish. Hardy and gorgeous! ($48)
Listen to Mike and Joey taste this wine on Grapes & Capes Episode 14: Eleanor Rigby:
