Tag Archive | "Quinta do Crasto"
First taste: The Douro Boys mineral-sluiced 2008 reds and powerfully fruity 2009 whites
The Douro Boys are the energetic, quality-focused crew behind Quintas do Vallado, do Crasto, do Vale Dona Maria, do Vale Meao and Niepoort - standard bearers for region and country both in terms of the wines and the dynamic way in which they promote them. I’ve visited and met with the Douro Boys collectively and [...]
Continue reading...The Douro Boys – 2007 table wines & port report
Posted Friday 18th September 2009
Just to say I’ve posted my full report of my visit earlier this month to meet with the Douro Boys here. It features tasting notes of new releases (2008 whites, 2007 reds and ports) and a report of vertical tastings with each of the famous five – Quintas do Vallado, do Crasto, do Vale Dona [...]
Continue reading...The Douro Boys – the 2007 releases
Posted Tuesday 1st September 2009
Hey, just to let you know I’m off to see the wizards today a.k.a. the Douro Boys! I’ll be reviewing the latest 07 vintage releases - I had a sneak preview when I visited with Dirk Niepoort in June and the wines were looking pretty fab though just bottled. As for the ports, check out [...]
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Posted Friday 14th January 2011
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