89 Points | International Wine Cellar , December 2010

Dark purple. Blackberry and cherry aromas complemented by candied licorice and black tea, with a subtle floral quality in the background. Sappy, palate-coating dark fruit flavors show a sexy floral quality and a touch of smokiness. Gentle tannins add shape to the persistent, refreshingly bitter finish. This drinks well now with a little air, but should be even better with a couple more years in the cellar. Made from traditional Douro varieties, mostly tinto roriz, touriga franca and tinta barroca.

90 Points | Wine Spectator

89 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate