“A fresh, full-bodied red, featuring glossy tannins that encase the black cherry, violet and black currant notes, infused with anise, graphite and spice accents. The structured finish offers black tea and toast elements. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa and Tinta Barroca. Drink now through 2026.”

“Pure and racy in feel, with a stream of violet, cassis and plum puree notes leading the way, flanked by subtle anise and alder details. A graphite spine through the finish keeps all the elements grounded on the finish. Rock-solid. Best from 2032 through 2045.”

“A generously textured wine, this has great tannins as well as powerful black fruits. Its ripeness has a shot of acidity to keep it fresh while it ages. It is certainly on the dry side, very firm at the end and needing time. Drink from 2032.”

“This floral wine has generous black fruits combined with tannins and acidity. It maybe misses the power of some wines in this vintage, giving instead a fruity, blackberry-flavored take on the year. Drink from 2026.”

“The 2018 Duas Quintas Reserva Branco is 73% Rabigato, with 11% Viosinho, 10% Códega and small portions of other grapes filling out the blend. It is mostly unoaked (but for 10% aged in new wood and 15% in used wood, almost all French). It comes in at 13% alcohol. This was a tank sample when last seen. It is now in the USA. It has come together beautifully. It seems elegant and refined yet very persistent on the lovely and lingering finish. It is fresh and pure. This understated and carefully crafted white has the chance to improve even more as it ages, and it should hold for another decade or so.”