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95 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional
Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, February 2019
“The 2016 Touriga Nacional was aged for 16 to 18 months, depending on plot, in 90% new, light-toast French oak. It is sourced from two different vineyards plots, one with southern exposure and the other north-facing, averaging 35 years in vine age. The two plots were fermented separately. It comes in at 13.5% alcohol, a decline from the 2015. Overall, this seems every bit its equal, probably its superior. Tight and aromatic, this throws off big blue-fruit aromas and flavors turning to a bit of blackberry on the end. Bright, silky and very focused, this precise Touriga has superb structure, a certain sexy demeanor despite its elegance and plenty of finesse. When all is said and done, this is likely to be one of Crasto's finest Tourigas. Maybe the 2015 will overtake it. Maybe not. I'm still a little wary—this 2016 was only in bottle about 90 days when seen and is very unevolved. I'm leaning up for the moment, though, as the combination of elegance and sex appeal makes this seem very special just now.”
94 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020
94 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional
Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, November 2020
“A beautifully crafted red that offers both concentration and elegance, with violet, kirsch and red plum reduction notes supported by nicely sculpted tannins. Ample flavors of clove, olive, mineral and black tea envelope the sandalwood-laced finish. Drink now through 2028. 75 cases imported.”
92 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2020
“Dried violets, walnut husk, dark chocolate and hint of dried chili. It’s medium-to full-bodied with sleek tannins and good acidity. Fresh blackberries and layers of chocolate and spice. Lots of new wood at the end. Better in 2022.”
94 points
2015 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional
Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, February 2019
“The 2015 Touriga Nacional was aged for 16 to 18 months in new, light-toast French oak (two different vineyard plots averaging 35 years in vine age, fermented separately). A selection of the best barrels, it comes in at 14.4% alcohol. This is the first Touriga Nacional offering since the 2012. When first seen about a year ago, it was lovely. It is more aromatic and sensual now but still very unevolved. It still has that subtle concentration to make you feel every ounce of the fruit on the palate while never seeming jammy. The tannins are very ripe, making this easy to approach right now, but there is grip on the finish and the fruit lingers beautifully. It is very suave and refined. This has upside potential in the cellar. It is certainly a star. I'm not yet fully convinced it is a superstar, but it may one day get there. For the moment, let's be a bit conservative again. There were just 6,808 bottles produced, plus some large-format bottles.”
93 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Franca
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020
93 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Franca
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2020
“A medium-bodied red with lots of ripe plum, clove, milk chocolate and prosciutto. Orange peel, too. Silky tannins and a lovely, spicy finish. Balanced and focused. Linear drive at the end. Drink or hold.”
91 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Touriga Franca
Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, November 2020
“A suave red, with toast and smoky notes edging the blackberry tart, slate and espresso flavors. Refined tannins gain momentum, with hoisin sauce, wild herb, anise and spice details on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 75 cases imported.”
94 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020
94 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz
Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, May 2020
“Refined, featuring ripe raspberry and vivid currant notes woven with cedar, violet and graphite details. Offers firm, integrated tannins, with accents of clove, espresso and wild herb sailing into the long finish. Best from 2021 through 2030. 75 cases imported. ”
92 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2020
“A full-bodied red with aromas of black cherries, dried geraniums, lavender and some cured meat. Smooth, ripe and chewy with slightly wood-soaked tannins. Wonderful depth of blue and black fruit. Chocolate and praline, too. Better after 2022.”
91 points
2015 Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz
Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, June 2019
“This well-crafted, supple, full-bodied red offers blueberry pie and black cherry notes, matched with milk chocolate and espresso flavors. Aromas of herb, violet and mineral echo on the long, tannic finish. Drink now through 2025. 666 cases made, 150 cases imported.”
93+ points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, February 2019
“The 2016 Reserva Old Vines (an average age of 70 years) represents 37 of Crasto's 42 plots and/or small vineyards of old vines. In 2016, three were discarded for poor performance, while Maria Teresa and Ponte were not included because they were bottled separately this year. It was aged for 16 to 18 months, depending on lot, in 65% new oak (85/15 French and American) and comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Solid in the mid-palate, this has impressive depth and a seductive demeanor. The finish lingers beautifully. After an initial creamy hit of texture, it becomes silkier and sensual. Beautifully balanced, this has moderate tannins. It drank well after some hours of double decanting, but it is not really ready to drink. It will be much better around 2023, although it is approachable. How does it compare to the 2015 revisited this issue? They weren't really tasted together, although in relatively close proximity. The 2015 may have better-defined fruit. This might have a little more depth. They are both very fine and a lot of fun. They both need to develop some complexity. It will take a few years to determine who the winner is for sure. I lean to the 2015, but let's call it even for the moment. There were 87,000 bottles produced.”
94 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020
“Editors' Choice. A blend of 30 grape varieties from vines at least 70 years old, this wine boasts denisty and a firm structure. It is powered by tannins, dark black-fruit flavors and great concentration, and is an impressive wine that needs time. Drink from 2022.”
93 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, November 2020
“Seamless flavors of sandalwood, steeped cherry, espresso and boysenberry are packed into this brooding red, with undertones of slate, savory spice, hoisin sauce and anise that gain traction on the plush, lengthy finish. Impressive energy and concentration. Drink now through 2028. 700 cases imported.”
93 points
2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2020
“This has aromas of blackcurrants, dried geraniums, cloves and walnuts. It’s full-bodied with firm, integrated tannins and wonderful depth. Layers of ripe black fruit with cacao beans on the finish. Drink or hold.”
94 points
2015 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, October 2019
“This powerful red is rich in steeped cherry, red plum and currant flavors that are matched to herb, graphite and olive elements.”
94 points
2015 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines
Mark Squires, Wine Advocate, February 2019
“The 2015 Reserva Old Vines is a field blend from old vines (average age: 70 years) aged for 16 to 18 months in 65% new oak (85% French, the rest American), depending on the lots. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This year, as reported in my first look at this about a year ago, Crasto eliminated two southern-exposure plots in the vineyard because they were not fresh enough. Plus, Maria Teresa and Vinha da Ponte lots were eliminated because both produced separate wines this year.”
91 points
2015 Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, May 2020
“This is opening up already, with a hint of dark earth infusing the core of plum cake and blackberry preserve flavors. A tarry echo emerges on the finish, which shows enough underlying cut for balance. Best from 2021 through 2024. 700 cases imported.”