Sexy & Ripe 96pt Douro Red Blend On Sale!
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 Quinta do Vale D. Maria Douro Red 2009
Douro, Portugal
"The 2009 Tinto (Quinta Vale D. Maria) is a Douro field blend. This year, it has a sexiness to it that is captivating. Yet, that is certainly not all it has. The structure is impressive as is the balance, although it may need a few years to get where it’s going. The tannins are obvious, sometimes hard edged, but they are ultimately going to integrate. In its youth, the oak is also a touch obvious, but it is equally clear that will integrate, too. This seemed easy to categorize early on as sexy, ripe and tasty. There is tremendous potential here, mostly submerged at the moment. For every 15 minute interval it was open, it changed and got better. Put this in the cellar and come back in 5-6 years. Let it show you what it has. It will be a contender for one of the best Vale D. Marias. It will be a contender for wine of the vintage. It is tremendous. Drink 2014-2030. "
96 Points Wine Advocate's Mark Squires
Suggested Retail Price $59.99
Our Regular Price $49.99
Sale Price: $44.98 Amazing!
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The investment in this property has been borne out by the quality of this Douro Red! And now, for the next week, not only is it on sale but WE'VE ADDED FREE SHIPPING! LIMITED!
FREE SHIPPING ON 4 BOTTLES OR MORE! JUST ENTER THE PROMO CODE "MariaFS" IN THE PROMOTION CODE BOX IN THE SHOPPING CART LOCATED RIGHT UNDER THE TOTAL FIELD AND CLICK THE UPDATE BUTTON. IF YOU COMBINE THIS WINE WITH OTHER WINES IN YOUR ORDER, YOU WILL BE CHARGED REGULAR SHIPPING FOR THOSE WINES. THIS OFFER ENDS January 10, 2013 OR BEFORE IF WE SELL OUT!
 For many, many years the wine market of Portugal was primarily run by the large Port houses with the recognizable brands. Those ports were produced from the vineyards of many independent producers and blended into what Port lovers have been used to purchasing. In 1986, as a result of new regulations, a small number of independent farmers started to produce, promote and sell their wines directly. These were marketed under the name of the Quinta, but only a handful were able to get international recognition. Among the problems that faced these independent producers was the fact that a great majority never extended their experience in the trade beyond the production of grapes. At the end of 1993, Cristiano van Zeller left Quinta do Noval, one of those big names, to start his own operation under those new regulations. Cristiano felt that the independent producers were not taking advantage of their strongest asset; the uniqueness of their wines. Single Quinta producers would be better served by focusing on niche products and concentrating their strengths on producing top wines. This is why he has chosen to produce only a vintage port and not the full range of ruby ports and tawny ports. He also makes a Douro Red wine using the same grapes that go into vintage port. In 1996, Quinta do Vale Dona Maria was acquired from his wife Joana’s family. This old-vine vineyard, located in the Rio Torto Valley in the heart of the Douro Demarcated Region, had incredible potential, but also needed a great deal of work before it would begin producing really great wines. A tremendous job of reconstruction was needed, from recovering the old vines to rebuilding every single building on the property, but the fantastic potential for quality from the old vines made this undertaking a wise investment. |
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