Quinta de Saes Estagio Prolongado Reserva Dão 2013

17+/20 points Jancis Robinson: “70% is old-vine field blend. The rest Touriga Nacional and Alfrocheiro. 24 months in second-year French oak. Beautifully scented with red cherry and only a touch of oak spice, the fruit wins the day. Dry, firm and savoury on the palate, a hint of chocolate, still needing time to open up in the mouth to match the fragrance of the aroma. Subtle, supple and long. Very sophisticated., very refined texture, supple and dry at that same time. Drink: 2018-2030. (5/15/17)”

Producer notes: “70% Red blend, 15% Touriga Nacional, 15% Alfrocheiro. Bright ruby-garnet. On the nose, sour cherry, rose petal, black pepper and wet stone leap from the glass in impressive fashion on the palate, juicy and bright, with graceful integration of red cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit intermixed with spicy black pepper. Finishes long, with beautiful fresh acidity and a consistent beam of minerality through the finish.”