Weekly Wine Show

This week we’re talking about the Douro DOC in Portugal. You might know this area as the Port region but there are also some really interesting red wines coming out of Douro. So we are going to focus that side of Douro for this episode.   Wine Recommendations – way back in episode 35, we recommended Douro wine so if you want another option check that episode out. Lua Cheia em Vinhas Velhas Red 2015 – priced around $16.  100% Vinhas Velhas Nose: cherries, blackberries, pencil shavings and a hint of star anise It’s dry with medium acidity, light tannins and flavors of blackberries, black olives, and bitterness like a really good artisan olive oil Food pairings: It pairs well with game, roast meats and mild soft cheese Check out more information on where to purcahse this wine here    Niepoort Twisted 2015 – priced around $18 Nose: blackberries and blueberries and a hint of wood and vanilla It’s dry, medium acidity and medium plus tannins with flavors pretty similar to the aromas – blackberries, hint of wood a