This is the U.S. debut for the Estates bottling from Churchill, a well-known port house. It offers pure berry and mineral flavors.
89/$7 Symington Family Estates
Tinta Roriz-Touriga Franca Douro Altano 2003
A muscular blend of two local grapes. The red plum, berry, cherry and spice are fresh and focused.
87/$6 Caves Aliança Douro Foral Reserva 2005
Look for boysenberry, raspberry and black licorice flavors in this bargain-priced red. It’s widely available.
87/$8 Herdade Grande Alentejo Condado das Vinhas Red 2003
From the Alentejo region, it shows concentrated flavors of red cherry, blueberry and mineral.
85/$7 Quinta de Cabriz Dão 2004
This supple, mellow-tasting red from the Dão area has a lingering finish of baker’s chocolate and spice.
