A "cheaper" read produced by Quinta do Carmo, which is owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (as a side note, I once had the pleasure of taking a wine tasting class run by a vice president of the wholly owned subsidiary of DBR that was responsible for distributing its wines in the United States). In fact, it was the Quinta do Carmo wines that got me into dry Portuguese table wines.
But back to the Dom Martinho. The wine has a great purple/violet color. The nose is coffee and dark fruits, including cherry and plum, with some hint of wood on the nose (maybe cedar). With the right amount of tannins (this wine would be great with a medium bodied meat), it coats the palate. The finish lingers, making this wine very enjoyable. At $14 retail, this is a great bargain. Three and a half stars (with a half star for value) out five.
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