Tiago Correia Machado

9.0

This was a bit of a gamble, but it paid off. If you find the 2006 vintage for a decent price (anything under €15, I would say), then go for it. Decant well ahead of time, at least two hours. — 9 years ago

Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.2

Dense, complex with a great macadamia nut notes at the core of dense black and blue fruit with a firm perfume coming through. Spicy black fruit with taught tannins, needs plenty of time in the cellar. — 9 years ago

Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.8

Like a bite of a cherry!!! This was my favorite. — 10 years ago

Carlos Mata

9.1

Dense, dark, pure ruby red, with very, very slight brownish rim. This baby is 10 years old now, and it occured to me to open it up today. And boy, was I wrong!! This beautiful wine is just too young, but equally delicious, comtemplative, and admirable. Meaningful aromas that you can feel two feet away from the glass. Aromas of black currant and blackberries, with a hint of soy sauce and chinese ink. Deep dark flavors touch the tip of the tongue right away. There's nothing shy about this wine; it is quite vibrant and youthful. Meaningful character from its indigenous grapes, showing inmense length; commandable structure adorned with appropriate amount of fruit and volume. Finishes incredibly long, for minutes on end. Its complexity is formidable, showing subtle bacon fat at the beginning, followed by deep, meaningful dark flavors of currant, dates, wild berries, and golden figs. Do not open this wine today. Must be open in 2024. Today, 94 pts. — 11 years ago

Peter Krug

9.5

Apparently this wine was significantly better than last time. Very awesome. — 9 years ago

Kieran Roberts

9.0

Great fruit and body. Typical sweetness but somewhat restrained leaving it very refreshing. Vintage Port. — 9 years ago

Carlos Chiti

9.0

18/OUT/2015 — 10 years ago

Thomas Gillham

9.9

Doesn't get much better than this. Gemstone ruby hue with a tawny ring. Attractive nose, but the palate is just magnificent. Orange and spices underpinned by tar. Endless finish. I shy from giving it a 10 only because I consider it to be "life affirming" rather than "life changing." Like drinking time itself. Amazingly, it could probably age another decade or so with ease. Sheer brilliance. Bravo! — 11 years ago

Luiz Cola

Wine Editor Vinhos e Mais Vinhos Blog

9.8

Belo exemplar maduro do Douro! — 13 years ago

Nicole Newcomb

9.0

Perfect for predestination wedding packing! — 9 years ago

with Lauren

Matthew Gonzalez

8.9

Good balance, great fruit. — 9 years ago

Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.9

Capa alta y densidad media, en nariz cacao , fruto secos y fruta roja madura. En boca buena entrada dulce , secante buen paso y final muy rico. — 10 years ago

with bienvenido castro, ja and 4 others

Maciek Gontarz

9.5

That's a big wine! Lovely. A lot of body, strong structure, well balanced vanilla flavors with fruitness. Long like a Tour de France ;) — 12 years ago

Antonio Alberto Rodrigues

9.9

Branco com as castas Rabigato,Codega,Malvasia Fina e Arinto Excelente — 12 years ago