Quinta Do Crasto Red Wine

Portugal - Douro - "Poised and harmonious, with an effortless feel to the integration of flavors of crushed blackberry and black cherry, sage, rosemary, anise, mocha and mineral, all carried on the satiny texture, with refreshing plum skin acidity..."

Portugal - Douro - A field blend from centenarian vines, was aged for 20 months in new oak. Best decanted for several hours. Aromatic, sexy and chock-full of flavor, this never becomes generic and over the top. It also pays attention to precision, structure and balance.

Douro, Portugal -"...Fresh and sophisticated, this has come together well, showing some depth, better structure and very appealing mid-palate finesse. This should continue aging beautifully...this Tinto has all the components to improve over the next few years and then hold."

Portugal - Douro - The debut of a new monovarietal in Crasto's lineup, sourced from 35-year-old vines. It was aged for 18 months in 90% used French oak. This has a touch of rhubarb and herbs, then plums. Good depth and moderate tannins allow the wine to seem serious and well balanced.

Portugal - Douro - "A fresh, well-knit red, with pretty violet, anise and mountain herb aromatics lacing the ripe and juicy blackberry, boysenberry and black cherry fruit, plus integrated, muscular tannins. This is compact today but still offers..."

Portugal - Douro - Aged in new French oak for 16-18 months, depending on the plot. Rather tight on the finish and showing a fair share of power, this is focused and delicious, with big fruit on the gripping finish. Will continue to age well in the cellar.

Portugal - Douro - A field blend from 100 year-old vines aged in new French oak for 20 months. Elegant and carefully concentrated, this brooding Ponte has a big kick on the finish. It has the potential for long aging (perhaps even better than indicated) and development in the cellar.