Reserva Vinhas Velhas Douro Red Blend

Floral pastille, blackberry, boysenberry, chocolate cream, vanilla bean and coffee oak. Alcohol a touch noticeable here but otherwise a solid wine.

91/100
Vintage 2012

This is my 100th wine review and couldn't be better. Lots of black and red fruit followed by a wonderful mix of purple flowers and subtle oak notes. Well balanced and concentrated.

Best Portugal red I've had - and a real bargain. 40-80 year old vines.

This wine is an infant and may well rate higher with more time in the cellar. I found this blend elegant.

Big black cherry/raspberry fruit, Big barrel spice, dark chocolate, heavy floral aromatics, old ladies closet/moth balls, a bit too hot on alcohol.

This was delicious - with dark plum, spice and a distinct mineral edge. It should age really well.

Polished and very cab like. Long finish of nice oak.

Fantastic, classic, the usual top quality you expect from Crasto.

Very good today, even better in 5 years.