TN: 2005 Meandro do Vale Meao Douro -- Quinta do Vale Meao

[Andy Velebil]

It's been about a year or so since I last had this. This bottle is showing far more Brett on the nose and palate than any previous bottles, which is worry-some, and I don't mind a little Brett from time to time. Still plenty of youthfull cherries, tar, and tannins, but again the Brett is a bit distracting. A moderate and drying finish keeps this in balance. If this bottle is representative of others, based on how the Brett is developing, I'd say drink sooner rather than later.
89 points