Like many of the wines in the range though this is very clearly built-to-age and isn’t a wine that is likely to drink especially well before at least its 10th birthday

There is a lovely sense of freshness and vibrancy to the delicious

non-auction wines that I tasted

and assorted black fruits titillate the nose while pointing to a full-bodied

This is the first wine to display any significant amount of reduction

Quinta Vale Dona Maria, Vintage Size:12x750ml Like many of the winesModerately saturated medium ruby. Aromas of black fruits, licorice, cocoa powder, herbs and mint. Supple and fruity, with attractive, sweet fruit of moderate depth and grip. Has decent length but the chewy tannins seem a bit strong for the wine's material. Stephen Tanzer