Wine & Soul

Pintas Character Douro Red Blend

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 — a day ago

Niepoort (Vinhos) S.A.

Vintage Porto Port Blend 2022

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2022 | at Fort Des Rousses — a month ago

Tom, Paul and 13 others liked this

Quinta do Noval

Vintage Port Blend 1982

Diederick Swagemakers

9.3

Still very fresh — a month ago

Peter, Berry and 5 others liked this

Quinta do Vallado

Douro Touriga Nacional 2014

Paul St Clair

9.2

Deep purple color fading to black in the center of the glass. Floral nose with spices and black fruits and a hint of smoke. Black cherries with plums and spices laced with a hint of vanilla. Well integrated oak announcing tannins that have arrived to maturity. The tasting notes for 2023 were very accurate as to where this vintage was heading and I’m glad I have 2 more bottles. Next one will be served with the lamb or dry aged prime rib this wine deserves. — 9 days ago

Quinta do Vale Meão

Meandro Douro Red Blend 2021

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 — a month ago

Ted, Tom and 4 others liked this