The 2008 Quinta do Vale Meão Douro Meandro has a gorgeous dark ruby color. Aromas and flavors of dark plum, cherry, chocolate, spice, fresh floral, minerals, and some toasted cedar. There are lots of complexities which may not be obvious at first, but they are there. Everything is supported by firmly structured tannins leading to the very fresh, long and chewy finish. For me this is the best made Meandro to date and is built to last a decade. This is an exciting and exotic blend of Touriga Franc (35%), Touriga Nacional (25%), Tinta Roriz (25%), Sausao (5%), Tinta Amarela (5%) and Tinta Cao (5%). Drink 2012-2020