(Quinta do Crasto, Douro) Even if Portugese winemaker David Guimaraens describes Douro table wine as “Port for diabetics,” this Quinta do Crasto is a good argument for its continued popularity. It is full-bodied, mineral, herbal, balanced, and fresh, with nuances of dried griottes on the finish. Delicious now, but could easily be cellared for another five years or more. Hot Picks
By Beverley Blanning, MW
(Quinta do Crasto, Douro) Even if Portugese winemaker David Guimaraens describes Douro table wine as “Port for diabetics,” this Quinta do Crasto is a good argument for its continued popularity. It is full-bodied, mineral, herbal, balanced, and fresh, with nuances of dried griottes on the finish. Delicious now, but could easily be cellared for another five years or more. Hot PicksJuly 31, 2010, (See more on Sommelier Journal...)