Crasto Douro Tinto Bottle:12 violets and a hint of

violets and a hint of something earthy - or "animal" as the winemaker says

Also delicious served as an aperitif

North by Northwest represents wines made from inland grape growing appellations of the Columbia River Basin of Oregon and Washington

The 2017 Dogliani Superiore Vigna Tecc (aged in botte grande and cement) offers rich and concentrated fruit that is just as much a reflection of the old vines as it is the hot vintage

The color is dark and rich

Crasto Douro Tinto Bottle:12 violets and a hint ofDark ruby in color. Excellent aroma intensity, with floral notes of violet and expressive aromas of wild fruits. On the palate it starts in an appealing way, evolving into a balanced wine, with excellent volume and structure. The tannins are soft in texture and well integrated with fine retronasal hints of wild fruits. A seductive wine, with great freshness and a lingering finish. The 2017 Tinto, in bottle about four months when first seen, is a blend