Wine Reviews

Very friendly and expressive in feel, with lush waves of boysenberry, blackberry and açai berry fruit rolling through, flanked by light applewood and licorice root notes that assert themselves a bit more on the finish. There’s ample structure in reserve and plenty of length; just needs time to meld fully

The 2022 Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port is expressive and perfumed, with floral notes intermixed with the classical crystallized fruit, herbs, spices, licorice and dark chocolate aromas.

This historic estate in the Douro Superior has produced a beautifully silky Port. Under the tannins and dark black fruits, the balance of sweetness and the Vargellas signature violet flavors give a wine with great longevity and concentration.

A very deep nose of crushed sweet blackberries, iodine, cocoa and mussel shells with a touch of lavender and violets. Graphite and dark minerals too. Full-bodied, concentrated and tightly wound, with a solid grip from fine, dusty tannins. Long, focused finish. Integrated sweetness, flavor and alcohol. Drinkable now with dark chocolate on the plate, but better after 2032. Will age well in the next few decades. Drink or hold.

This shows notes of walnuts and hazelnut shells, combined with blueberries, mulberries and plums, as well as floral notes and hints of graphite and spices. Full-bodied but not heavy. Firm but with a smoother, rather more delicate approach, showing fine tannins that are compact and potent. Lots of vivid fruit, together with some blue flowers and crushed stones. Very attractive with a long, linear finish