David Lawrason

This is a hearty, fairly rustic and tannic red but it delivers very good complexity for the price, with Dao's...

John Szabo, MS

Here's a fine value from the Dão to be sure, authentically floral and fresh red and black berry fruit-scented, with...

Steve Thurlow

This is a perfumed floral red with aromas of raspberry jello and pine needles. It is midweight soft and juicy with...

Michael Godel

This blend of Alfrocheiro, Tinta-Roriz and Tourigal Nacional is quite warm austere and intense. At first you think...

Reggie

It's only wine but I like it

The 2012 vintage:
A simple, rustic Dao red. Ripe red fruit, a bit of herbs in the background and decent supporting tannin. Perhaps the acid is a bit out of balance but I'm nitpicking at the price. Fine value for everyday drinking. Portugal yet again is a source of super values. tasted Jan 2016.

Nancy

Typical, unmistakable Dao nose of earthy mocha and dried pine needles. Rusticity at a price to match.

Catedral Dao Reserva Red 2010