The 2009 RESERVA “CASTELO DO SULCO” is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Syrah, aged for three months in oak. Straightforward, tasty and sweet, this modestly concentrated wine will make a lot of friends at parties as it tastes great and has enough tannin on the finish to give it just a little hint of seriousness. As it airs out, it comes into somewhat better balance, proving it has some grip and it drinks rather nicely. While it will likely be better on the younger side, it has a chance to hold reasonably well. It is pretty priced for the quality, but you will have to like that sweet, candied tinge it has. Drink now-2016. Note that the producer on these wines was previously listed as Goanvi. The importer advises that the name is in the process of being changed to Parras Vinhos, which did appear on some of the labels in the past, together with the Goanvi name. Note, however, that Goanvi now no longer appears on the Sulco label, while Parras Vinhos does not appear on the Montaria label that I saw, thus creating some short term confusion. The labeling may catch up at some point, so I am listing the wines here per the advice given to me by the producer’s representative. In any event: little is apparent on either label without looking hard except the brand names like Castel do Sulco or Montaria, so if you’re looking for them, look for that.Importer for Castelo do Sulco and Montaria: Grape Moments, a Division of Sintra Imports, New Bedford, MA; tel. (508) 997-0100.