Quinta Vale D. Maria

Douro

2015 Quinta Vale D. Maria VVV Valleys Douro White

AUG 16 Barrel sample. Somewhat cloudy pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, popcorn, butter and apples nose. Freshish acidity, smoky, apples and citrus behind. 83

2014 Lemos et Van Zeller Vale D. Maria

NOV 17 Ruby. Scented, raspberries, anise, floral, raspberries and blackberries nose. Layeres of fruit. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, dark fruits and red berries, some vanilla and spices, refreshing, bit woody finish, long. 90

2013 Rufo Vale D. Maria Douro Red

AUG 16 Ruby. Some spices, dark fruits, fruit stone nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lighter, red berries, anise. 81

2012 Quinta Vale D. Maria Douro Red

AUG 16 Ruby. Dark berries, morellos, vanilla and chocolate nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, intense wood and spices, bitter. 86

2009 Quinta Vale D. Maria Vintage Port

AUG 16 Deep ruby. Dark fruits, some spices, blackberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, ripe, fruity, dark berries, some spices, lacks a bit of concentration, good length. 88