Quinta Do Crasto - DOC White 2024 (750ml) 25% Chardonnay

Quinta Do Crasto - DOC White 2024 (750ml) 25% ChardonnayProduct Ratings James Suckling 90pt Ageing 85% of the blend is matured in stainless steel vats, with occasional lees stirring. 15% of the blend is fermented and aged in 225 litre used French oak barrels, with occasional lees stirring for three months. Background The 2024 Douro Valley viticultural year was marked by favourable weather conditions, with moderate temperatures and rainfall levels close to the historical average. Accumulated rainfall at

sweet spices and dried herbs

The 2013 still possesses classic Melbury charm

but his family wanted the master’s wish to be fulfilled

Although riper elements of yellow peach

How rare to confront a wine of this inner strength and perfect form

Aromas of tobacco

with a spicy finish alongside well balanced tannins

Medium bodied in weight but with enough tannic toughness to punch above its weight

Michael Phillips' Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard located only a medicine balls toss away from the winery

The latest release of this top wine is as impressive as ever

Yellow pale color with nice brilliance and fine

hawthorn and citrus fruit on the nose