90| Qulnta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Case Burmester Reserva
Lovely aromas of rose petal and mineral give this crunchy, well-structure red a seductive allure. The palate is filled with rich and mature flavors of red plum, mineral, smoke and cassis, which echo on the long finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

85| Vinhos Douro Superlor Douro Castello d’Alba
Medium-bodied, with red plum flavors and peppery notes, with vanilla touches on the finish. Have this with pizza. Drink now. 35,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Vihos Douro Superior Douro Castello d’Alba Reserva
Lively, balanced and fresh-tasting, with berry, cherry and notes of dark chocolate and miulled aple on the finish. Try with roasted poultry. Drink now. 22,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford,MA.

88| Caves do Salguelral Douro Andreza Reserva
Firm, fresh-tasting red, with up-front flavors of red plum, raspberry and spice. Nicely concentrated; a good quaffer for roasted meats. Drink now. 3,500 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Casel de Tonda Dao Quinta dos Grllos
Very fruity, modern style, with effusive aromas and flavors of blueberry and blackberry. There’s a touch of elegance to this as well and notes of cardamom on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Vinhos Douro Superior Douro White Castello d’Alba Vinhas Velhas
Rich, exotic-tasting white, like biting into a carrot cake. First the luscious cream flavors, followed by layers of spice and nuts, all ending with delicious buttery notes. Needs roasted cod. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

89| Caves do Salguelral Douro Andreza
A ripe, lush and seductive red, full-bodied, with a rich mix of red plum and blueberry flavors and plenty of chocolate notes. Fine balance as well, with a broad, spicy finish. Drink now through 2008. 7,000 cases made. GrapgeMoments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Herdade Grande Alentejo White
Distinctive, with a broad palate of rich, creamy butterscotch, tangerine and blood orange flavors. Finishes with almod and spice. Drink with creamy seafood dishes. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford,MA.

87| Herdade Grande Alentejo
Meaty aroma, with ripe flavors of dark plum, kirsch and bacon. Robust, with a rustic edge and beefy notes on the finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88|Vinhos Douro Superior Douro White Castello d’Alba Vinhos Velhas
Rich, exotic-tasting white, like biting into a carrot cake. First the luscious cream flavors, followed by layers of spice and nuts, all ending with delicious buttery notes. Needs roasted cod. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford ,MA.

92| Portugal Red
A concentrated, luscious red from central Portugal, filled with lip-smacking flavors of dark plum, kirsch, blackberry and dark chocolate. The intense finish of sandalwood, cardamom and smoke is filled with medium-grained tannins. Drink now – 2014. 3,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Julio Bastos Alentejo Dona Maria Amantls
A suave red, with plenty of crushed red fruit flavors, including red plum, raspberry and cherry. Has a long finish of dark chocolate and all spice. Drink now – 2010. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Vinhos Douro Superior Douro White Castello a’Alba Reserva
Very smoky, rich and spicy, with flavor of peaches and cream. Medium-bodied, with notes of mint and tarragon that linger on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Case de Santa Vitoria Alentejo Versatil
A ripe, dense style, showing dark plum and sanguine notes, with mocha and spice. Medium-grained tannins and smoky notes power the finish. Trincadeira and Aragones. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| CARM Douro Quinta do Coa
Juicy red fruit flavors of raspberry and blackberry are flanked by notes of tea and mocha, with a finish of milk chocolate and cream. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. Drink now. 3,500 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Julio Bastos Alentejo White Dona Maria
Ripe and rich-tasting, with concentrated flavors of apple, ripe peaches, guava and hints of coconut. Has a spicy finish, with notes of blood orange. A stylish white from Portugal. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| CARM Douro White Reserva
This juicy medium-bodied and well-structured white is filled with mineral, peach, grapefruit and kiwi fruit flavors, with a ripe finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

84| Burmester Colheita Port
This is too young to have the true taste of a vintage-dated Colheita. It is almost a young tawny, both in color and taste. As such, it is a pleasant wine, with a good ripe, sweet fruits, sultanas. At the finish, the spirit is too dominant. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Burmester NV Tawny Port
Soft and very smooth, perfumed with rosehips and black figs. There’s some burnt character, but more of the soft, sweet, treacly style of tawny. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Agnusdei Albarino
Clean, pure and a touch slight, but fine in terms of minerality and zest. This is nice with lots of melon, lemon verbena and almond notes. It finishes very long and nutty, showing good acidity. Drink as soon as possible for best results. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

91| Burmester Porto Vintage
Burmester, once known for its remarkable collection of tawnies, is now a vintage player under new ownership – Sogevinus, the vinous arm of a Spanish bank that has also purchased Ca’lem, Barros and Kopke. Tannins dominate this wine at first; their schist power intensifies the fig and blueberry flavors underneath. Complex spice develops, along with the warmth of the sun on schist. It feels bright and savory, even though the flavors are as dark and dense as fruitcake. Decant it for figs and Stilton when it’s ten to 15 years old. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

83| Herdade Grande
Taut, with mineral and smoke notes and an austere finish. Drink now. 12,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

79| Vinhos Douro Superior Douro White Castello d’Alba Reserva
An oaky style, with melted butter, spice and popcorn flavors and an almost off-dry finish. 4,000 cases made. Grape Moments,  New Bedford, MA.

87| Vinhos Douro Superior Douro White Castello d’Alba Vinhas Velhos
Rich and exotic, with layers of ripe pear, apricot and bread pudding flavors. Finish lingers with plenty of spice and smoke. Drink now. 1,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

85| Vinhos Douro Superior Douro Castello d’Alba
Medium-bodied, with red plum flavors and peppery notes, with vanilla touches on the finish. Have this with pizza. Drink now. 35,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

84| Casa de Santa Vitoria Alentejo
On the plumy side, with berry and plum flavors. Tobacco notes on the finish. 13,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

79| Casa de Santa Vitoria Alentejo Reserva
Dark plum and berry flavors fill this medium-bodied red. Turns cloying and bitter on the finish. 3,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

76| Casa de Santa Vitoria Alentjo Rose
Meaty tasting, with ripe plum flavors. Very rustic. 3,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Burmester Vintage Port
An elegant young Port with lovely, aromatic fruit on the nose and finish. Better than the ’94. Good dark-purple color, wet earth and cherry aromas. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a sleek, racy, long, sweet fruit finish. Best after 2005. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

91|CARM Douro Reserva
Distinctive spice aromas of sandalwood and cardamom, followed by firm, focused flavors of blackberry, boysenberry and dark plum. A lush, rich and well-textured red that’s seductive and exotic. Drink 2007 – 2015. 1,200 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

90| CARM Douro Praemium
Intense aromas and flavors of dark chocolate, raspberry and spice exude from this brightly colored red. Firm and muscular; still quite youthful for its age. A bit shy now. Needs time? Drink now – 2005. 1,165 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| CARM Douro Classico
Bright and quaffable, with a pretty violet aroma and red fruit flavors of raspberry, red cherry and boysenberry. Finishes with notes of mineral and spice. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| CARM Douro Grande Escolha
Mature, smooth and supple, with lovely red plum and meat flavors and notes of sandalwood and spice. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. Drink now. 400 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| CARM Douro
Firm and fruity, with pretty raspberry and dark plum flavors, shaded nicely by tobacco leaf notes. Mineral and smoke notes enliven the finish. Touriga Nacional. Tinta Roriz and Touriga Franca. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Herdade Grande Alentejo Condado das Vinhas Red
Polished, with concentrated red cherry, blueberry and raspberry flavors. Spice and hot stone fill the finish. Trincadeirs, Aragones and Alfrocheiro. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Burmester Late Bottled Port
A very good LBV. Bright berry, plum and chocolate aromas. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a sweet, fruity finish. Delicious. Drink now – 2010. 2,500 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Burmester Late Bottled Port Extra Selected
Smells like a real vintage Port, with berry, wet earth and fruit. Medium-bodied, with a lovely silky texture and a medium, sweet fruit finish. Delicious. Drink now. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Burmester Vintage Port
This is an enchanting, stylish wine with plenty of exotic, ripe fruit flavors. Deep ruby, with an excellent earthy, black truffle nose, full-bodied, with ripe fruit flavors and well-structured tannins. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

89| Burmester Vintage Port Extra Selected
Fresh and floral, with sweet fruit and a good backbone of tannins. Medium body. Long, chewy finish. Best after 2006. 1,915 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

92| d’Oliveira Verdelho Madeira
Chocolaty, with a slight burnt accent. An undercurrent of molasses and a spirit like quality lead to full, rich, sweet flavors of caramel, chocolate and nuts, with good balancing acidity and noticeable alcohol that leaves this less harmonious that others in the tasting. Drink now. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

93| d’Oliveira Boal Madeira
Incredibly rich on the nose, showing molasses, chocolate and coffee as well as a singed quality. The sweet, concentrated chocolate and molasses flavors have smooth, silky texture and the cut of high acidity to balance the sweet richness, finishing on the astringent side. Drink now. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

93| d’Oliveira Sercial Madeira
Full of verve, this Madeira is deep amber in color, with a fresh, complex bouquet evoking cocoa, caramel and a hint of iodine. The lovely butterscotch flavor marries well with lively structure and is followed by a dry, nutty finish. Drink now. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

97| d’Oliveira Moscatel Madeira
Very dark brown and bit closed on the nose, showing dark cocoa and slightly burnt treacle. Noticeably sweet and extremely concentrated tasting like the essence of dried fruits, citrus, caramel and hazelnut. Very harmonious and long, with a hint of astringency that keeps the finish going. Drink now. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

86| Casal de Tonda Dao Quita dos Grilos
Sinewy, with a meaty aroma. Fleshed out with mineral and dried cherry flavors. Finished with spice and mocha. Drink now. 30,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

90| Burmester Douro Casa Burmester Reserva
A ripe, peppery style, with juicy boysenberry, dark cherry, raspberry flavors. This also has elegance, with a vibrant structure and a fresh finish of crushed red fruits. Drink now – 2014. 10,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Caves do Salgueira Douro Andreza
Firm, fresh-tasting red, with up-front flavor of red plum, raspberry and spice. Nicely concentrated; a good quaffer for roasted meats. Drink now. 3,500 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

90| Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Douro Casa Burmester Reserva
Lovely aromas of rose petals and mineral give this crunchy, well-structured red a seductive allure. The palate is filled with rich and mature flavors of red plum, mineral, smoke and cassis, which echo on the long finish. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

87| Casal de Tonda Dao Quinta dos Grilos
Very friuty, modern style, with effusive aromas and flavors of blueberry and blackberry. There’s a touch of elegance to this as well and notes of cardamom on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

88| Agusdei Albarino (Rias Baixas)
Clean, pure and a touch slight, but fine in terms of minerality and zest. This is nice with lots of melon, lemon verbena and almond notes. It finishes very long and nutty, showing good acidity. Drink as soon as possible for best results. Grape Moments, New Bedford, MA.

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