The Esteva is a delicious entry-level cuvée from Casa Ferreirinha in the Douro, fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, with a touch of oak aging. The wine displays a variety of fruit aromas and flavors, along with woodsy spices and floral overtones. It is full of dark fruit flavors, with a round texture and moderate, well-integrated tannins.

Altogether, it’s a fun, juicy, everyday red that easily lends itself to pairings of grilled meats, roasted chicken or aged cheeses. And the price is right. Now, that’s our kind of wine!