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30-Year Tawny
30-Year Tawny Non Vintage
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - May 02, 2012
92 Points "Redolent of dried apricot and pear, with sage honey notes to the concentrated toffee and butterscotch flavors. The complex finish features dried mango and citrus. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - December 31, 2011
92 Points "Aged for around 30 years in wood, this wine has gained the most delicious toffee character to go with the old gold feel and wood acidity. There is a lovely rounded character, so smooth as well as intense. The Port is bottled ready to drink."
30-Year Tawny Non Vintage Archived REVIEWS
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - December 15, 2010
92 Points "Aromas of peat announce this grand dowager, with polished dried cherry and berry flavors that feature notes of lemon zest and plum pudding. The long finish oozes fig paste, caramel and chocolate. Very silky."
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - February 2009
92 points "With its age, this has developed complexity and subtlety, very much a hallmark of the elegant Ramos-Pinto style. The wood flavors are evident, not quite dominant, leaving room for bitter orange and spice along with acidity that could come either from the aging or the fruit. The finish is properly long, fading gracefully."
Wine Enthusiast - W.E. - October 2004
92 Points "Like so many of the Portuguese houses, Ramos-Pinto takes special pride in its tawnies, with the 30-year being the crowning glory. It's a delicate wine, one that has gained many times in complexity what it has lost in weight. Almeida likens it to "an aged person who has a lot of things to tell you." Hazelnuts and walnuts, dried apricots and citrus fruits, honey, the list of descriptors goes on and on."
Adriano White Wine
Adriano White Wine 2005 Archived REVIEWS
Food & Wine : Wine Guide 2008 - Jamal A. Rayyis - 2008
2 Stars (Very Good) "Its array of pear, lemon and spiced berry flavors enlivened by minerals makes this Douro an ideal aperitif wine."
The Wine Advocate - Mark Squires - December 2007
87 points "The 2005 Adriano has a certain maturity to it that the ’06, understandably, does not have. It has a certain roundness and a feeling of depth and solidity to it in contrast to the youthful 2006, which is perkier, lighter, fresher and brighter. They will each have their adherents and uses. Both are very good values, and both are best enjoyed in the first two to three years or so after release, although they may hold a little longer. Drink now-2009."
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DQ 2009
Duas Quintas
Duas Quintas 2006 Archived REVIEWS
Duas Quintas Reserva
Duas Quintas Reserva 2009
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - May 02, 2012
91 Points "This has an enticing brooding quality to it, with rich, beefy aromas and sinewy flavors of dried raspberry, roasted plum and currant. Finishes with medium-grained tannins and notes of mineral and savory spice."
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - February 2012
92 Points Cellar Selection "Superripe wine that wears its high alcohol easily. The fruit is so rich, with its plum and blackberry flavors, opulent and generous. There is a dark core of tannins that shows slowly through all the intense fruit, promising good aging."
Duas Quintas Reserva 2008
Duas Quintas Reserva 2008 Archived REVIEWS
Duas Quintas Reserva 2007 Archived REVIEWS
The Wine Advocate - Mark Squires - February 27, 2010
91 Points "This is lovely this year, refined and velvety, with the firm backbone this estate usually provides, plus impeccable balance and flavorful fruit. It is a very fine performance and it should age well."
Wine Review Online - Michael Franz - February 23, 2010
92 Points "This is an excellent wine at a price that is quite attractive in relation to its quality and also in relation to the current going rate for high-end reds from the Duoro. [...] the toast oak notes are very well integrated with the wine’s dark (blackberry and black current) fruit. Acidity and tannin are both notably present but are likewise well balanced and integrated, making this a wine that can be enjoyed now with robust food but also kept for at least a decade. Impressive!"
Duas Quintas Reserva 2004 Archived REVIEWS
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - July 01, 2008
90 points "Tightly coiled, the firm tannins hold down the exuberant berry fruits and fresh acidity. It is certainly young, but the elegance is already here, as well as the herb and spice seasoning from wood. The dry aftertaste reinforces the need for aging, at least 4–5 years."
The Wine Advocate - Mark Squires - December 2007
90 points "It is pungent, and laced with blue fruit notes. The fruit is very ripe, throwing off bursts of flavor. The texture is soft and velvety. This is a wine that seems to be coming into good balance, and it now seems approachable a bit sooner than I originally thought it might be. There are moments when this seems intense and impressive, but a few when it seems just a little stolid. A little more cellaring would help. Drink 2009-2019."
The Wine Advocate - Mark Squires - February 2007
90 Points "The 2004 'Duas Quintas Reserva' and its '2004 Reserva Especial' sibling were probably the two young wines that I had the hardest time getting to wake up in this report, as both were overwhelmed by tannins. They were tight and utterly shut down. It took days to make sense of them, and even then I would say that these will need to be retasted in a year or so. So, while you can consider this a "preview" report, note also that both wines have a lot of potential, particularly the Reserva Especial. The regular 2004 'Duas Quintas Reserva' was aged in new oak casks for 18 months and will be released in the Spring of 2007. This wine seemed curiously austere and relatively flavorless after being tasted next to the sweet, more exuberant 2003s. After all that, what really worked best was trying it again the next day, at which point I finally found some moderately unencumbered fruit for awhile--before it shut down again. It perhaps showed better on Day 2, about 45 hours after opening, but fierce, astringent tannins remained. l think this has the potential to be as good or better than the 2003, although it might never be quite as charming. It obviously needs to come into balance. Drink 2011-2020."
Duas Quintas Reserva Especial
Duas Quintas Reserva Especial 2007
Duas Quintas Reserva Especial 2007 Archived REVIEWS
erobertparker.com - August 01, 2010
92 Points "The ’07 is more elegant and refined, a bit more modern and approachable, [...] yet still with some steel and tannin underneath as it airs out, make no mistake there. [...] As the oak integrated, it showed an unusual amount of grace and elegance that winemaker Joao Nicolau de Almeida attributes to the vintage conditions rather than a stylistic change."
Duas Quintas Reserva Especial 2004 Archived REVIEWS
Wine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - April 2008
91 points "A meaty red, this has the chewy texture of a well-marbled steak. Joao Nicolau de Almeida uses traditional winemaking to produce this special selection, which, in '04, tastes more international in style than it has in the past-like a rich cabernet sauvignon. In fact, it's touriga nacional witch a little tinta barroca. Suited to long aging."
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - August 31, 2007
92 Points "Very dense and powerful, showing concentrated flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and black currant, with plenty of chocolate and spice. The long, complex finish is filled with cocoa powder, mineral and cream notes. Drink now through 2013."
The Wine Advocate - Mark Squires - February 2007
92 Points "The 2004 'Duas Quintas Reserva' and its '2004 Reserva Especial' sibling were probably the two young wines that I had the hardest time getting to wake up in this report, as both were overwhelmed by tannins. They were tight and utterly shut down. It took days to make sense of them, and even then I would say that these will need to be retasted in a year or so. So, while you can consider this a "preview" report, note also that both wines have a lot of potential, particularly the Reserva Especial. The 2004 'Duas Quintas Reserva Especial' is also a wine scheduled for Spring, 2007 release, as with its sibling, the regular '2004 Reserva.' The next day after opening, I found fruit and some plum nuances, and a rounder, fuller mouthfeel that was very pleasing, and made it superior to the regular Reserva in depth and texture. This wine will require patience and a cellar. This in many respects seemed to be a wonderful wine, but apart from its 'closed tight' demeanor and the hard tannins, there was considerable funk on the nose of the first bottle in particular, a little less on the second (although still obvious), which I took to be a reductive note. I had the second bottle open for 24 hours without it fully blowing off, although it did very much moderate at that time. By Day 2, it was not terribly noticeable, but there were still hints of it. On Day 2, the tannins were still astringent. As of this moment, I’d pick the 2003 sibling as between the two, but the 2004 Reserva Especial does have remarkable structure and depth, and significant potential for improvement. If it succeeds in coming into some semblance of balance, it will likely overtake the 2003 and the score could increase. As presented to me, it was obviously at a very difficult stage, and I would prefer to be conservative and watchful. I will be interested to retaste this big, powerful wine over the years, as it has great potential. Drink 2012-2024."
Late Bottled Vintage
Late Bottled Vintage 2005 Archived REVIEWS
Porto Fine White
Porto Fine White Non Vintage Archived REVIEWS
San Jose Mercury News - Charles E. Olken - February 13, 2008
"By the way, the nicest way to finish off an evening that starts with sparkling Rose is to end with chocolate and and a Port ... if you are into white chocolate, [try] Ramos Pinto White Port."
Wine Enthusiast - J.C. - March 2004
88 Points "We don't see much white Port in this country, but in Portugal, it's often served as an aperitif. This is a fine example, a little sweet but also possessing bracing acidity for balance. Mouthwatering aromas and flavors run towards nuts and stone with a hint of honey."
Quinta de Ervamoira 10-Year Tawny
Quinta de Ervamoira 10-Year Tawny Non Vintage
Quinta de Ervamoira 10-Year Tawny Non Vintage Archived REVIEWS
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - December 15, 2010
90 Points "A ripe style, with rich, well-integrated flavors of toffee, marshmallow and dried plum. Offers cream and butterscotch on the lush finish."
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - February 2009
89 points "This has richness and intensity of flavor. The sweet dried plums and prunes are steeped in caramel and just an edge of burnt acidity from wood. The finish is delicious and smooth."
Detroit News - Madeline Triffon - October 18, 2007
"This particular beauty is a superlative example of Tawny Port. ... This 10-year ... more than delivers superior sipping pleasure, warm, smooth and moderately sweet. Its layers of flavor unfurl on the palate for minutes after sliding down, delightful complexity revealed through the wine's maturity."
Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage
Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage 2009
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - April 2012
92 Points "A supremely ripe Port from Ramos-Pinto’s vineyard in the far east of the Douro. It is finely perfumed, with layered tannins upon structured plum skins and black cherry fruit. It’s in a fruity style, but the structure certainly promises aging."
Wine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - December 2011
93 Points "Like a diamond in the rough, this wine's fruit has facets and edges that glint with mulberry, elderberry, cracked black pepper, tart peach skin and tar. The texture is luscious, making this a high-powered wine with grace. Wild fruit flavor energizes the finish as the wine takes off."
Quinta de Ervamoira Vintage 2005 Archived REVIEWS
Quinta do Bom Retiro 20-year Tawny
Quinta do Bom Retiro 20-year Tawny Non Vintage
Quinta do Bom Retiro 20-year Tawny Non Vintage Archived REVIEWS
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - December 31, 2010
93 Points "One of my favorites in recent blind tastings in our New York office was Ramos-Pinto's 20-year-old tawny from Quinta do Bom Retiro, very rich and full of pure-tasting flavors of toffee, butterscotch and caramel, with notes of dried cherry and apricot."
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - December 15, 2010
93 Points "Very rich and full of pure-tasting flavors of toffee, butterscotch and caramel, with light fruity notes of dried cherry and apricot. There's a long, glorious finish of hazelnut and cream."
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - February 2009
90 points "This single-quinta tawny comes from Ramos-Pinto’s vineyard in the Torto valley in the heart of Port country. It shows the warmth and richness from the super-rich fruit, balanced with wood aging and lively acidity, at the perfect moment to be enjoyed. The finish is fresh, the dry wood lifted by fruitiness."
Food & Wine: Wine Guide 2008 - Jamal A. Rayyis - 2008
3 stars (Excellent) "Light in color, even for a twenty-year Tawny, this brings together orange flavors with nuances of herbs and nuts."
Decanter - 2006
World Wine Awards 20 "Beautiful, beguiling nose. Fruit combined with praline - seductive. Palate mirrors the nose. Alluring, opulent and very ripe. Attractive lift. Elegant and very fine."
Superior Tawny Port
Superior Tawny Port Non Vintage Archived REVIEWS
The Collector
The Collector Multi Vintage Archived REVIEWS
Food & Wine - Richard Nalley - November 2005
Recommended Vintage- "The ultra-smooth, elegant Collector……ready to drink now and priced midway between basic ruby ports and the more expensive late bottled vintage."
Spirit Journal - F. Paul Pacult - March 2004
Highly Recommended - "The dense deep purple/black color is opaque; the first few sniffs are treated to intensely ripe and plummy scents that delight the olfactory sense - time in the copita acts to deepen the concentrated black cherry/ blackberry fruit components; the palate entry is firm, semisweet, and viscous - by the midpalate stage, the fruit begins to resemble black plums/ raisins more than berries/ cherries as the flacor profile reaches and achieves a fine dried fruit character; concludes richly, properly waxy and luscious."
Vintage Port
Vintage Port 2007 Archived REVIEWS
Vintage Port
Vintage Port 2004 Archived REVIEWS
Wine & Spirits - Joshua Greene - December 2007
88 points "The supple, silken feel of the fruit in this wine contrasts earthy tannins. An intriguing scent of licorice and sour cherries fills out the sweet, dense palate, then the tannins provide the rustic flavor that lasts. Those tannins should mellow with ten years in the cellar, when the wine ready for 'queijo de serra'."
Vintage Port
Vintage Port 2003 Archived REVIEWS
Wall Street Journal - Dorothy J. Gaiter & John Brecher - December 12, 2009
Good / Very Good "Interesting texture, with a dryness on the finish that's surprising and interesting—and makes it easy to have another sip. John said it reminded him of good chocolate—very satisfying."
Wine Spectator - J.S. - April 30, 2006
94 Points "Wonderful aromas of crushed blackberry and currant. Full-bodied, with round, ripe tannins and fabulously rich fruit. Medium-sweet and gripping. Best after 2014."
Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - March 2006
94 Points - a Top 10 "A gorgeous Port. The wine is big, full, opulent and super-ripe. But the tannins are also there, giving a dark, brooding edge, which comes through powerfully on the finish. This is the best vintage yet from the Roederer-owned house."
Wine News - March 2006
93 Points "Once past the beautifully herbal, spicy nose, it is the tannins that most grip the taster. They are rich and ripe, but firm, imbuing the wine with terrific structure - not huge, but beautifully defined. Both the nose and the palate possess beguiling black fruit and perfectly integrated sweetness."
Vintage Port
Vintage Port 2000 Archived REVIEWS
Wine Enthusiast - W.E. - November 15, 2003
91 Points "Herbal scents accent the nose of this Port, which otherwise shows pleasant plum and cocoa aromas. More plum on the palate, joined by black cherries and spice. It’s lush and intense, turning a little tart on the finish. Tannins are supple and not overly prominent, even at this young age."
International Wine Cellar - Steve Tanzer - February 2003
90 Points "Moderately saturated medium ruby. Expressive aromas of black fruits, smoke, tree bark and tobacco, with a slightly green note of roasted herbs. Lush, suave and seamless, with concentrated flavors of black cherry, plum, menthol and tree bark. Not particularly powerful or structured but finishes firmly tannic and long, with a suggestion of walnut skin."
Vintage Port
Vintage Port 1997 Archived REVIEWS
International Wine Cellar - Steve Tanzer - June 2000
90 Points "Good full ruby. Very spicy, nuanced nose combines cassis, black raspberry, violet, bitter chocolate, orange peel and mint; showed some medicinal black cherry notes with aeration. Juicy and bright, with dark berry, mocha and chocolate flavors lifted by enticing inner-mouth floral perfume. Dense and fleshy but solidly structured, with tangy acids lifting the fruit. Firmly tannic and subtly long on the finish. Should age slowly."
Winery
Winery Archived REVIEWS
Wine Spectator - Kim Marcus - December 15, 2008
"One of the guiding lights of Douro viticulture is the affable João Nicolau de Almeida of Ramos-Pinto. Throughout his career, he has been a tireless researcher into ways to increase the quality of the Douro's grapes and vineyards. The focus of his efforts is Quinta da Ervamoira, a vineyard sanctuary in the harsh landscape of the Douro Superior near the Rio Côa. The estate, founded by his uncle, José Antonio Ramos-Pinto, in 1974, was the first in the Douro to be planted with vertical trellises and by blocks dedicated to individual varieties. Experimentation and studies continue, most notably into testing which varieties work best in which microclimates."