90POINTS
16½/20
Quinta do Crasto Crasto Douro Vinho Tinto 2009
Douro Valley, Northern Portugal, PortugalVery spicy, black cherry, plum jam, floral, cedar, licorice aromas with a bit of smoky herbs. Ripe, rich, round and full with good suppleness and light tannins. Plum jam, black berry, spicy, vanilla, floral, savoury, gamey, licorice flavours. A tad warm on the finish but good fruit and finesse with balanced acidity. Drink now-3 years. Consistently fine value.Tasted: 01 May 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $20.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
QC | $20.00 | 750ml | |
ON | $15.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Tinta Roriz - Tinta Barroca - Touriga Franca - Touriga NacionalCSPC: 499764UPC: 05604123002788