Castello D'Alba

Producer: Castello D'Alba
Varietal: Tinto Rariz
Region: Douro, Portugal
Vintage: 2003
Store: Everyday Wines, Ann Arbor
Price: $16.99

The back label claims that one would be able to taste "silky smooth, intense blackberry and red plum fruit flavors combined with a creamy note of vanilla." The wine was relatively smooth upon opening but it got even better a few days later.