“An intensely structured wine, surrounded by a cushion of sweet, jammy fruits. The wine is warm and rich, with a tarry smoky character as well as acidity.”Label shot is included in the piece
— Wine Enthusiast, Nov 2011

“The 2009 Reserva Vila Santa is revisited this issue for a checkup. This is typically one of the best values around. It's a wine that has a certain modern air to it, but also finesse and craftsmanship. They tend to age rather well, too. This has shed some of its early harshness and opened up nicely, the very ripe fruit melding with the mid-palate elegance and the backbone. The oak is still a bit obvious. That should improve. It does have a warm, somewhat roasted feel, in contrast to the winery's more typical version like the 2011 (also reviewed), and there are hints of alcohol in the background. As it stands, it is still a very nice bargain in a crowd-pleasing style--but that was always true.”
— Wine Advocate, Oct 2015