WINE ENTHUSIAST 92 POINTS - "The second wine of the great Vale Meão estate in the Douro Superior, this is impressive in itself. A lifted violet note permeates the rich berry fruit. It is a rich, concentrated wine that should age further."
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The 2017 Branco "Meandro" is a 60/40 blend of Rabigato and Arinto, unoaked and coming in at 13% alcohol. It was set for bottling about a week after this tasting. This has fine concentration for the level, but the acidity underneath—my second impression—cuts the richness (my first impression) beautifully. In this big 2017 vintage, somehow the winery still maintained a feeling of some freshness. This is nicely done and a bargain. It may well improve with a little age, and it should age well."
WINE ADVOCATE 90 POINTS - "The 2017 Branco "Meandro" is a 60/40 blend of Rabigato and Arinto, unoaked and coming in at 13% alcohol. It was set for bottling about a week after this tasting. This has fine concentration for the level, but the acidity underneath—my second impression—cuts the richness (my first impression) beautifully. In this big 2017 vintage, somehow the winery still maintained a feeling of some freshness. This is nicely done and a bargain. It may well improve with a little age, and it should age well."
