A smoothly textured wine, with herb and black currant flavors, rounded by vanilla spice from wood. The aftertaste is tightly acid, but remaining rich. Drink now.——R.V.(11/1/2008)—— 85

Still very young, so while there is structure, some dry tannins and hints of berry fruits, at the moment it is unfocused, needing several years. Expect then a wine that has elegance rather than power, and considerable structure.——R.V.(7/1/2008)—— 88

This is an elegant, restrained blend of Tinta Roriz, Castelao, Syrah and Alicante Bouschet, giving ripe fruit to go with the firm, dry tannins and a touch of wood. It could age another 2–3 years.——R.V.(4/1/2008)—— 88