Quinta do Infantado, Reserva, 2012 Tinto - 0,75L

"The 2012 Reserva was just bottled in July 2015. A field blend from old vines (80-plus years), it was aged for three months in tank and 31 months in used French oak barrels. When last seen, this was very fine, but it had some issues, particularly including the oak treatment. With more age, this shows admirable complexity, but the vanilla overlay is, if anything, even stronger. It does take away some of the complexity that this wine likely would have earned. Its structure is great, to be sure, it is focused and has a long finish. More restraint with the oak would've helped. It certainly could use some decanting, which will likely help with both the tannins and the wood."

Mark Squires
Agosto 2019