Herdade Dos Grous Tinto

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The 2006 TINTO is compact and simple, with decent fruit flavors and a very modest finish. It opens up poorly, seeming mute and harsh, but it does improve dramatically with air, and then becomes hard, a bit sharp and austere after some three hours. Of the recent trio of vintages (’04, ’05 and ’06) it seems to be the laggard. The structure is modest. Drink now-2012. This winery near Beja includes a beautiful resort facility. It also features, more pertinently, Luis Duarte, the well regarded winemaker/consultant who also works with Quinta do Mouro and Malhadinha Nova. Although at most wineries the 2004s shine, here the 2005s seem to be the pick of the litter to me.Importers: Vinum Importing, Redmond, WA; tel. (206) 621-8843; Barterhouse, New York, N.Y.; tel. (917) 463-3076.

The 2005 TINTO has the same blend as the 2004. It is fresh and intense with reasonable depth, some acidity around the edges and a respectable finish for an entry level wine (around 8 Euros at the winery). It is a charming presentation and quite tasty. Drink now-2012. This winery near Beja includes a beautiful resort facility. It also features, more pertinently, Luis Duarte, the well regarded winemaker/consultant who also works with Quinta do Mouro and Malhadinha Nova. Although at most wineries the 2004s shine, here the 2005s seem to be the pick of the litter to me.Importers: Vinum Importing, Redmond, WA; tel. (206) 621-8843; Barterhouse, New York, N.Y.; tel. (917) 463-3076.

The 2004 TINTO is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Alicante Bouschet and Aragonez. It is nicely put together, but rather simple and aging fairly fast for its young age. There is some good fruit, but a modest mid-palate. Drink now-2010. This winery near Beja includes a beautiful resort facility. It also features, more pertinently, Luis Duarte, the well regarded winemaker/consultant who also works with Quinta do Mouro and Malhadinha Nova. Although at most wineries the 2004s shine, here the 2005s seem to be the pick of the litter to me.Importers: Vinum Importing, Redmond, WA; tel. (206) 621-8843; Barterhouse, New York, N.Y.; tel. (917) 463-3076.