(average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 51 notes) on 7/4/2010 & rated 93 points: Intense ruby color with purple hue. Intense aromas of black & red fruit, toasted bread, cedar, vanilla ... continue reading

(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 49 notes) Daniel R. on 7/1/2010: slightly muddy, not sure what happened here. Nose was OK and taste seemed a little less fresh on 6/29/2010 & rated ... continue reading

Below are the comments from the Wine Spectator about the 2007 Quinta Do Vallado from Portugal. A 93 point red. I just bought a bottle of this from the Costco in Marina Del Rey, CA for $14.99. It is, simply, ... continue reading

(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 46 notes) on 6/16/2010 & rated 90 points: (124 views) Carletto on 6/13/2010 & rated 90 points: Robust cherry and floral, good tannins, smooth ... continue reading

(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 37 notes) on 5/19/2010: Sometimes I wonder how WS (or RP, ST, etc) get the flavors/scents in the wine. I mean, when they taste the wine, it must not be right ... continue reading

Sometimes I wonder how WS (or RP, ST, etc) get the flavors/scents in the wine. I mean, when they taste the wine, it must not be right after opening. This wine is tight. Barely any nose upon opening... ... continue reading

(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 32 notes) europat55 on 5/1/2010 & rated 87 points: This didn't meet my expectations based on what I read in CT reviews... started as a 84-85 pts and ... continue reading

(average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 31 notes) on 4/27/2010: Day 2 from capped decanter. After pouring to glass and swirling, initial odd sweaty smell is finally dissipating to reveal strong wafting ... continue reading

(average 89.8 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 27 notes) jaredament on 4/16/2010 & rated 93 points: beautiful spices on the nose; berries on mid-palate that linger for a long finish. Decanting for ... continue reading

(average 89.7 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 25 notes) Anonymous on 4/16/2010 & rated 90 points: Cherries with some floral. Dry tannins. Enjoyable. (10 views) on 4/11/2010 & rated 90 points: ... continue reading