2016 Quinta do Crasto Douro Superior

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 88.5 points

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  1/26/2024 - WhimsyWino Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Nose: blackberry, vanilla, liquorice, chocolate, black plum, violet, black cherry, red cherry, jamminess, leather, medium+ intensity
  
  Palate: medium body, medium alcohol, dry, black pepper, meaty, medium+ acid, medium+ intensity, medium+ finish, medium tannin

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  1/14/2024 - ritter57 Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Light bodied. Fresh and tart. Thin mouthfeel and finish.

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  1/6/2024 - caspernick Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This is the third time I have tasted the Crasto Superior 2016. It started out horribly the first time I drank it in 2022, the second bottle being far better so I ordered this one for our tasting group in hopes it would redeem itself. Deep ruby colored with medium viscosity (13.5% ABV). The nose had aromas of blueberry, violets, vanilla, black cherry and was a touch jammy. On the palate it had medium acidity, medium tannins and a medium body. Flavors of blueberry jam, tart cherry and powdery cocoa greeted us. The finish was medium (-) in length. I wrote to drink this bottle now as I feel the structure has nearly reached its end game. At 11 points from on our grading sheet it was unimpressive, until later. This wine opened up nicely over the next few hours and I have upgrade my initial score of 88 points to 90. We paid $24 for it and I would say it's a 4 star effort.
  
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  12/9/2023 - RichardZula wrote:

  Average, not particularly notable.

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  9/23/2023 - vandal16 wrote: 88 Points

  Blend of Touriga National (50%), Touriga Franca (25%), Tinta Roriz (20%) and Sousao (5%). Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of dark berry fruit, black tea and dried oregano. The complex palate is full of cooked black cherry/berry/plum/raspberry fruit, balsamic vinegar, black olives, baking spices and a hint of iodine/blood. Light touch of oak on the finish. The tannins are soft but there is some noticeable heat. Quite full bodied. A bit tight right out of the bottle so give this one a decant. Bold!

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