Quinta da Romaneira, “Sino da Romaneira” Tinto

 For many value hunters, landing a substantially aged and complex $20 red from an iconic terroir is a lifelong pursuit, which makes today’s special offer similar to the Old Man’s legendary catch in Hemingway’s novel. Except in this scenario, you’re taking home the spoils completely intact! But before we delve into this scintillating red, I'd like to hammer one point home: This shouldn’t be solely limited to those who seek value, but instead to anyone who appreciates fine red wines, of any price, around the world. Truly, Douro reds bring me immense joy, and when I taste one that performs at such a high level for so little, hyperbole and metaphors are fully justifiable. Having worked in the Douro Valley during my early years and tiptoed along its vertiginous, vine-covered hillsides, this place and their wines hold a dear spot in my heart. And today’s 2016 “Sino da Romaneira,” with its masterful blend of indigenous grapes, five years of neutral barrel and bottle aging, and remarkably low