Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto Reserva Old Vines 2002

Quinta do Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto Reserva Old Vinestext

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Douro Superior, Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalSpicy vanilla, clove, cinnamon oak nose with gamey, licorice root, cedar, chocolate, black cherry, plum aromas and a tobacco streak. Dry, elegant, somewhat tannic entry with some acidity showing. Very oaky, vanilla, peppery, cherry, tart plum, smoky, spicy menthol flavours. A bit skinny and showing a lot of oak. Needs 2-3 years to smooth out and integrate.Tasted: 10 February 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:

BC	$31.95	750ml	specialty listing
AB	$27.95	750ml	fine wine boutiques

Producer: Quinta do Crasto (Sociedade Agricola da)Distributors: Dandurand
Blend: Douro Mixed VinesCSPC: 489211UPC: 5604123000791

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