The 2004 Tinto is ripe and primary. This wine packs a bit of a tannic punch at the end. It provides a lot of substance for the price and it is a very fine value, packed with fruit, showing off some darker plum nuances, a bit of funk on the nose, some earthy notes on the palate, good structure and persistent flavor. It is on the rustic side, and as such won’t be everyone’s first choice. Don’t expect lush and suave. The tannins are considerable, and it really needs a little time in the cellar. It is a lot of wine for the price, sturdy and a bit stolid, but very impressive. In this lineup from CARM, this is a steal, granting that its style differs considerably from the more sophisticated wines and it does not have as much upside. The only questions here are for how long and by how much it will improve with cellaring. For its price range, I think it will acquit itself well. There were 250 cases available in the USA. Drink 2007-2015. CARM makes wines under several labels, including under its own name, and Quinta do Coa, among others. This fine producer’s lineup was particularly impressive for the quality it could deliver at the lower end.Importer for wines solely under the CARM label: Aidil Wines & Liquors, a division of Olde World Imports, Inc., Rahway, NJ; tel: (973) 642-0044.Importer for CARM wines from Quinta do Coa: Grape Moments, a Division of Sintra Imports, New Bedford, MA; tel. (508) 997-0100