2003 Roquette e Cazes Douro Xisto - Portugal, Douro (7/25/2009)
WIML91-92

Tsated July 25, 2009 at a retail tasting.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of thistle, fertilizer, berries and a bit of tobacco. Rich flavors of black berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the medium term. (91 pts.)

2003 Roquette e Cazes Douro Xisto - Portugal, Douro (10/18/2009)
WIML92

Tasted October 18, 2009 at a retail tasting.

Purple color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of coffee, plum, black berries and a bit of smoke. Flavors of currants, plums, rich berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the medium term. (92 pts.)