TN: 2008 Quinta do Vale Meao Douro red
Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:06 am
Earlier this year I gave it 89 pts. After having consumed three bottles at three different occasions during the summer, I am giving 91 pts. However, this vintage is clearly still a bit from 2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011 which in my book are all in the 94 - 96 range.
Decanted 2.5 hrs. Deep dark red. Pleasant aroma of minerals, oak, subdued berries. Well structured aroma. Full body. Powerful, smooth, berries and minerals a bit “bumpy”, and not as elegant as the other vintages. Tannins are acceptable. Medium length aftertaste. 91 pts.
Decanted 2.5 hrs. Deep dark red. Pleasant aroma of minerals, oak, subdued berries. Well structured aroma. Full body. Powerful, smooth, berries and minerals a bit “bumpy”, and not as elegant as the other vintages. Tannins are acceptable. Medium length aftertaste. 91 pts.