After a number of exceptionally dry years, the very wet winter of 1993/4 came as a great relief and replaced valuable water reserves. March and April were beautifully warm, rapidly bringing on the development of the vines. The maturation began early and the weather for the remainder of spring and summer was ideal with the vines developing ynder perfect conditions took place with warm dry days and cool nights. Picking began at Bomfim on the 16th of September and progressed beautifully. The temperature controlled equipment was virtually not used because the fruit came into the winery at ideal temperatures. 
The must of this Vintage was a great indicator of the quality, showing brilliant purple color with fresh flowery aromas. Truly a “Classic” Vintage, yielding monumental wines with fabuluos rich fruit character. One of the best of the century 20th century.