It's always great to try something you haven't had before, especially when it comes to a type of wine. In this case, instead of a vinho verde, it was a vinho tinto.

This wine is a lovely ruby color, with a taste that reminds me of dark cherries and plums, a little cocoa, and a whiff of flavored tobacco from a nice shoppe. Yes, I am talking about the cherry tobacco that fills your nostrils when you walk in.

The taste is slightly grainy (tannins), but still quite wonderful. I highly recommend this wine.