Rating: 88/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar

Rating: 87/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 169 on Feb-07

Rating: 85/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits Magazine on 04/07

Community Tasting Notes (average 93 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 3 notes)

This is an intense and complex wine with a firm, well-structured palate. It shows ripe, concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity and a long finish.

I was quite impressed with this terrific offering from Quinta do Crasto. This opaque dark purple wine opens with a spice blackberry like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is very well balanced, wit...

"Deeply colored, with intense yet refined aromas and flavors of kirsch, boysenberry, dark cherry and spice. The fruit is supported by focused notes of mineral and graphite, and the finish is loaded with dark chocolate and medium tannins. Drink now through 2015. 1,500 cases imported."

#3 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008 This is an intense and complex wine with a firm, well-structured palate. It shows ripe, concentrated fruit with vibrant acidity and a long finish. "Deeply colored, with intense yet refined aromas and flavors of kirsch, boysenberry, dark cherry and spice. The fruit is supported by focused notes of mineral and graphite, and the finish is loaded with dark chocolate and medium tannins. Drink now through 2015." 95 Points Wine Spectator

potugese excellent