Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'[1989] marked the first time that this producer changed from 140g/l residual sugar to 95g/l bringing it more in line with the classic Portuguese style. Also of note is that it was made from 100% Tinta Barocca… More than three decades down the line, this wine appears fully mature, and any collectors would be advised to drink up. On the nose, notes of prune, raisin, caramel, some nutty character, earth and spice. The palate is medium bodied and beautifully balanced - appropriate sweetness and weight of fruit to offset the alcohol. Very rewarding to drink but difficult to see it getting any more interesting with further maturation.' - Christiaan Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 91/100 (June 2023)

'Black, red, gold label from '88. '90 powerful, full, earthy ripe aromas, broadly structured, well balanced prune flavours, finishing dry. '89 tends towards classic Portuguese style with dry finish and slightly raised alcohols (18,8%), starting to develop well.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1993, 4*

'Made in vintage style, 2 years wood, from higher-yielding v'yards than Reserve, '91 shy, dusty aroma, whiff violets. Succulent, but drier style, masculine structure. '90 lighter colour, gamey notes, softer.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 1994, 4.5*