TN: 1995 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Douro

[Andy Velebil]

I took no formal note as I was in Napa and shared it over an informal dinner at a winemakers house with mutual friends and family. That said, this was quite closed up for about 30-40 minutes when it slowly started coming out of its shell to reveal some a wonderful balance of fresh fruit and more dried fruit as well with some rough earthiness in the background, in a good way, with most of the tannins fully integrated. It was universally loved and continued to improve until we finished it, too quickly. I'll know to decant a tad longer next time. Never had this before and I was very pleasantly surprised.
91 Points