BEST BUY: “This is a big, beefy and structured wine that at the same time is laden with fruit. A reminder of the tough schist soil of the Douro, the wine’s mineral edge is balanced by the bright juicy fruit and acidity. With the tannins, this second wine from Duorum will age well.”

“The 2013 Tons is a blend of 50% Touriga Franca, 30% Touriga Nacional and 20% Tinta Roriz, aged for six months in a mixture of used French and American barriques. It comes in at 13.5% alcohol and with a slightly elevated (but still dry) 4.0 grams per liter of residual sugar. This has become a nicer and nicer entry-level offering in the Duorum lineup. Showing good concentration for the level, it adds some grip on the finish and a backbone, although the tannins are controlled and well integrated. With a fresh feel, it finishes with pure, unadorned fruit and hint of earthiness. It should hold reasonably well for the rest of the decade, at the least, but it doesn't need to be cellared.”