M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

Opaque purple in color, Welch's grape juice, cedar, and anise on the nose. Palate is evolved and settled with muddled blue and blackberry. Definitely nods to Porto with a tawny hint. A bit hot on the alcohol (guessing 14.8 ABV). Wine is dry, medium minus acidity. Full bodied. A bit of bitterness keeps this from presenting a rounded mouth feel. Tannins non existent at this point. Good.

92 points — 4 days ago

ESF

8.9

i've had this off & on for the past 25 years and it reliably offers copious amounts of fruit along with cocoa, vanilla & other decadent flavors & aromas. This was no different just not as polished or balanced as I recall. Wonder if they've increased production - this is their entry level offering — 2 months ago

Robert Swart

9.2

Incredible vintage! Great to drink now or give more time in the bottle. — 2 months ago

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

Thick, chewy, full bodied Douro, heavy taste of black cherry and slightly smoky. — 4 days ago

Diederick Swagemakers

9.3

Still very fresh — a month ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.9

Ok but hoped for more — 2 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2022 | at Fort Des Rousses — a month ago

Jan A

9.4

Sunday delight
I — a month ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.5

Med - rich and rounded. Really nice wine. — a month ago

Brandon Boesch

9.7

50th wedding anniversary! Tasting great. I’m shocked at the cherry fruit that is still vibrant, a lot of raisin, wood, caramel, vanilla, tobacco leaf. So surprised at how good this is tasting — 3 months ago

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