Quinta dos Murças

Reserva Douro Red Blend

9.171 ratings
9.011 pro ratings
Douro, Portugal
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Allison Lyzenga

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red apple, blackberry; medium acid, medium plus firm tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium intensity flavors with more wood on palate, old wood, cigar box, potpourri; flavors and aromas a bit reserved

Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red apple, blackberry; medium acid, medium plus firm tannins, high alcohol, full bodied, medium intensity flavors with more wood on palate, old wood, cigar box, potpourri; flavors and aromas a bit reserved

Oct 11th, 2021
Rivka Friedman

This is what convinced me that Portuguese wine is worth exploring. Fantastic. Some oak, great tannins, supple but restrained.

This is what convinced me that Portuguese wine is worth exploring. Fantastic. Some oak, great tannins, supple but restrained.

2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Navin Nayak

Fantastic wine. Reminds me of a great rioja with a strong oak nose. Nice tannic finish. Heavy bodied with really good balance.

Fantastic wine. Reminds me of a great rioja with a strong oak nose. Nice tannic finish. Heavy bodied with really good balance.

2 people found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Chaad Thomas

Owner, First Tier Imports

9.0

Forgive me for lovin' the juice, but this Douro red brings it with such elegance and grace. It's meaty and sophisticated, juicy and nuanced, bright and plush...well pit together in the best of the modern sense. It feels, well, indulgent. If there's such a thing as a Portuguese 'gateway' way into into Cali cults, this may be The One!

Forgive me for lovin' the juice, but this Douro red brings it with such elegance and grace. It's meaty and sophisticated, juicy and nuanced, bright and plush...well pit together in the best of the modern sense. It feels, well, indulgent. If there's such a thing as a Portuguese 'gateway' way into into Cali cults, this may be The One!

2 people found it helpfulMar 26th, 2014
Pauli Loukola

Fantastic, Portuguese

Fantastic, Portuguese

1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2019
Michael Descamps

Bordelaise in its build. Lots of currant, leather, smoke around a core of fine ground tannin and graphite.

Bordelaise in its build. Lots of currant, leather, smoke around a core of fine ground tannin and graphite.

1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2015
Matthew Davis

A little strong on tannic, but well structured finish. Some oak.

A little strong on tannic, but well structured finish. Some oak.

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2015
Lauren Walsh

Big beast. We'll see how it opens up . . .

Big beast. We'll see how it opens up . . .

1 person found it helpfulAug 2nd, 2014
Cork Tops

Made short work of this Portuguese reserve. The first pour was quite tasty, but the next mellowed out considerably.

Made short work of this Portuguese reserve. The first pour was quite tasty, but the next mellowed out considerably.

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2014
Matt Caris

Fantastic rich reserva Douro with great acidity, balanced fruit and tannins, awesome with dry-rubbed steaks

Fantastic rich reserva Douro with great acidity, balanced fruit and tannins, awesome with dry-rubbed steaks

1 person found it helpfulDec 1st, 2013