A great wine, which has the richness and the intense concentration of the Douro with a world-class style. This blend of Douro grapes is full of black fruits, of new wood flavors, of solid, dry tannins. But it also has tastes of prunes, of brooding dark fruits and balancing acidity. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest wines from the Douro.——R.V.(11/1/2004)—— 94