The opaque purple-colored 2007 Quinta do Portal Vintage Port presents an already complex nose of Asian spices, pepper, licorice, and blackberry that leaps from the glass. This leads to a smooth-textured, plush, medium-weight Port with plenty of succulent fruit, good concentration and the balance to evolve for 8-10 years. It should still be drinking well on its 20th birthday.Importer: M Imports, Coppell, TX; no contact information available.

The 2007 TINTO is graceful and charming, bright and flavorful, without a lot of mid-palate concentration, but excellent focus and a nice finish for its price range. As a value priced and entry level wine, it is quite appealing, focused and intense. Drink now-2016. This estate, with the pretty labels, is increasingly a player in the Douro. In the difficult 2006 vintage, the winery turned out pretty respectable performances. The 2007s look very successful and at the lower end are very good values.Importer: M Imports, Coppell, TX; tel: (214) 505-0616.

Smooth, ripe, perfumed and open, surprisingly easy at this stage. There are jammy black fruits, hints of toffee, the finish sweet and soft.——R.V.(12/15/2009)—— 87