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Vintage2020 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA challenging vintage of lower-than-average yields, with very warm to hot temperatures; the best producers harvested at the optimal moment to produce rich, balanced reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA challenging vintage of lower-than-average yields, with very warm to hot temperatures; the best producers harvested at the optimal moment to produce rich, balanced reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2019 |
Score92 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionMild, dry conditions promoted even, healthy ripening, with well-timed rains in August and September; a return to normal yields, with wines showing good equilibrium and focus (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionMild, dry conditions promoted even, healthy ripening, with well-timed rains in August and September; a return to normal yields, with wines showing good equilibrium and focus (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2018 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionSpring rain brought relief from drought, with hot conditions in summer helping to speed up maturation. The result is concentrated, powerful wines, though yields were very low (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionSpring rain brought relief from drought, with hot conditions in summer helping to speed up maturation. The result is concentrated, powerful wines, though yields were very low (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2017 |
Score95 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA very hot and dry growing season led to an early harvest, but for wineries with old-vine vineyards that picked at the right time, the vintage yielded powerful and generous wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA very hot and dry growing season led to an early harvest, but for wineries with old-vine vineyards that picked at the right time, the vintage yielded powerful and generous wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2016 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA rainy spring caused mildew in the vineyards, followed by an extremely hot summer. Producers that chose the correct time to harvest produced concentrated and elegant wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA rainy spring caused mildew in the vineyards, followed by an extremely hot summer. Producers that chose the correct time to harvest produced concentrated and elegant wines (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2015 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionAn exceptionally dry and hot late spring and early summer was followed by cooler temperatures in July and August, resulting in lower yields but many successful bottlings (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionAn exceptionally dry and hot late spring and early summer was followed by cooler temperatures in July and August, resulting in lower yields but many successful bottlings (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2014 |
Score88 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCool summer temperatures and rain throughout the season Drink or hold challenged many vintners; the Douro Superior fared best (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionCool summer temperatures and rain throughout the season Drink or hold challenged many vintners; the Douro Superior fared best (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2013 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA late harvest and smaller-than-average crop yielded balanced and fresh-tasting wines; harvesttime rains spoiled a bid for exceptional quality (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionA late harvest and smaller-than-average crop yielded balanced and fresh-tasting wines; harvesttime rains spoiled a bid for exceptional quality (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2012 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionAn extended drought and summertime hailstorms cut the harvest nearly in half, delivering concentrated reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click for full tasting note): |
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DescriptionAn extended drought and summertime hailstorms cut the harvest nearly in half, delivering concentrated reds (See all ratings)Top-scoring wines (click to see full tasting note): |
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Vintage2011 |
Score97 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionA cooler-than-normal summer, followed by warm, dry harvest weather, produced powerful, structured reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionA cooler-than-normal summer, followed by warm, dry harvest weather, produced powerful, structured reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2010 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionGenerous winter rains produced a bumper crop, but excessive summer heat diluted flavors and delivered open-textured wines (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionGenerous winter rains produced a bumper crop, but excessive summer heat diluted flavors and delivered open-textured wines (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2009 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionBalanced wines emerged from a challenging vintage, with many in a lighter style (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionBalanced wines emerged from a challenging vintage, with many in a lighter style (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2008 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink or hold |
DescriptionCool growing conditions led to even ripening, with wines full of finesse (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool growing conditions led to even ripening, with wines full of finesse (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2007 |
Score96 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionYields down by 20 percent, but ideal harvest weather delivered optimal ripeness (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionYields down by 20 percent, but ideal harvest weather delivered optimal ripeness (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2006 |
Score90 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSummer heat made for an early harvest, with lighter-style reds showing balance (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSummer heat made for an early harvest, with lighter-style reds showing balance (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2005 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionWarm weather, with even ripening during harvest, made balanced and powerful reds (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionWarm weather, with even ripening during harvest, made balanced and powerful reds (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2004 |
Score93 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionIdeal growing season; rich wines with polished tannins and concentrated flavors (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionIdeal growing season; rich wines with polished tannins and concentrated flavors (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2003 |
Score91 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionRecord heat; big, ripe, powerful wines with up-front appeal (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionRecord heat; big, ripe, powerful wines with up-front appeal (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2002 |
Score81 |
Drink WindowPast peak |
DescriptionHarvest rains cut quality; some wines still drinkable from top producers, who fared well by harvesting early (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionHarvest rains cut quality; some wines still drinkable from top producers, who fared well by harvesting early (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2001 |
Score89 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionCool summer weather fostered even ripening; wines have good acidity (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionCool summer weather fostered even ripening; wines have good acidity (See all ratings) |
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Vintage2000 |
Score94 |
Drink WindowDrink |
DescriptionSmall yields, but many exceptional wines made as a new wave emerged in Douro (See all ratings) |
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DescriptionSmall yields, but many exceptional wines made as a new wave emerged in Douro (See all ratings) |
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Vintage ratings: 95-100, classic; 90-94, outstanding; 85-89, very good; 80-84, good; 75-79, mediocre; 50-74, not recommended
A score range indicates preliminary analysis based on barrel samples and/or a limited sampling; many wines of the vintage not yet reviewed.
Drinkability: "NYR" means the vintage has not yet been released; "drink" means most of the wines of the vintage are ready to drink; "hold" means most of the ageworthy wines have yet to fully mature; "past peak" means most of the wines are declining rather than improving.
SOURCE: WINE SPECTATOR
