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Quinta do Vale Meão 2003 Red (Douro)

Rating
94
Price
$55
Variety
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
14.5%
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
12/31/2005
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A star among dry Douro wines, the 2003 Quinta do Vale Meão boasts a deep, intense bouquet of ripe grapes, spring flowers and anise-like spice. Plum, spice and vanilla flavors flow seamlessly across the palate, weighty yet never heavy, with a creamy texture. Long, lush and vibrant on the finish, with a hint of French roast coffee. Drink now–2015. Imported by W.J. Deutsch & Sons. Joe Czerwinski

What Is Blind Tasting?

All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted.

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98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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