Saw this at my local Costco last week so grabbed a bottle to try. The entry level Douro from Quinta do Vallado. Light cherries, prominent tannins, a little tar shows up on the light finish. The tannins are a bit much on the finish and mares what is otherwise an enjoyable grilling wine. I think I paid $13 or $14 for this and at that price it's a good value.
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TN: 2009 Vallado Douro -- By Quinta do Vallado
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Do you grill your wine before it is decanted?
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Re: TN: 2009 Vallado Douro -- By Quinta do Vallado
Only medium rare. Otherwise they are a bit tough. 
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lolAndy Velebil Good wine is a good familiar creature if it be well used. William Shakespeare http://www.fortheloveofport.com
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Ambition driven by passion, rather than money, is as strong an elixir as is Port. http://www.fortheloveofport.com