Wine Review: Quinta do Crasto Old Vines Reserva 2008

Region: Douro

Country: Portugal

Location: Lisbon

Grape: Merlot

Year: 2008

Approx Price US$: $30

Alcohol content: 14.00 %

Red Wine: Reserva

Date Drank: August 12, 2012

Appearance: Light opacity, quite clear, looks dark glass (almost black), otherwise looks light red

Aroma: Nice smell of dark berries, some oak, mild spice such as pepper and a hint of cinnamon

Taste: Dark Berries and cherry come out on top, nicely balanced, almost full body, a hint of oak and of spices mixes well with dark fruit.

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