Redolent of plum pudding, showing spiced cherry and cassis notes. Exhibits vibrant minerality, with pepper accents that linger on the zesty finish. Pure-tasting. Drink now through 2019.

The 2013 Reserva Vila Santa is an approximate blend of 25% each of Aragonez and Alicante Bouschet, 20% each of Touriga Nacional and Syrah, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon filling out the blend. It was aged for nine months in new French barriques and comes in at 14.2% alcohol ...refined and age-worthy, concentrated for the modest price level and perfectly balanced.