The Year Is Still New But Any Good Wines So Far?

We have had a number of unique wines in 2012 but tonight's might be the leader thus far.  Tonight we had a 2008 Casa Santos Lima Foral de Lisboa from Portugal which is made of Castelao, Touriga Franca and Syrah.  Overall a really tasty red wine.  It smelled like Black Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream and that is no joke.  It was a round wine with balanced tannins and just enough acidity to make it spicy.  It was a great wine for $13 and really is a surprise.  We felt like the wine tasted more like a $25 wine.  Overall it is a buy recommendation.

So, the question goes over to you.  What is your top wine taste for 2012, or more like, what is your wine of the week?  It is THAT early in the year.  It could be $5 or $50, it doesn't matter what is turning your head this week?

Keep on drinking!

Chris & Shannon