The Fifth Empire, Destino 2015, Douro, Portugal
Tasting Note: A good, straightforward red blend from Portugal’s Douro Valley.[Read more]
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Quinta Das Carvalhas Touriga Nacional 2016 – A Serious Red-Wine-Drinker’s Wine
Quinta Das Carvalhas, Touriga Nacional 2016, Douro, Portugal
Tasting Note: A serious, red-wine-drinker’s wine with complexity that shows this premium Douro grape in prime form.[Read more]
Sandeman Vau Vintage Porto 2000 – A Port with Depth & Character
Sandeman, Vau Vintage Porto 2000, Portugal
Tasting Note: A vintage Port with depth and character.[Read more]
Soalheiro Alvarinho 2017 – A Characterful Alvarinho with Loads of Flavor
Soalheiro, Alvarinho 2017, Vinho Verde, Portugal
Tasting Note: A characterful alvarinho with loads of flavor that those who adore alvarinho seek out and relish.[Read more]
Quinta da Murta Rosé Extra Brut 2015 – Pair with a Weeknight Meal
Quinta da Murta, Rosé Extra Brut 2015, Lisbon, Portugal
Tasting Note: A bright, easy-going Portuguese sparkling rosé to pair with an everyday meal when you want to add a little frivolity to your dining life.[Read more]
Quinta da Murta Bucelas Brut Nature 2014 – A Bone-Dry Sparkling Wine with Balance
Quinta da Murta, Bucelas Brut Nature 2014, Portugal
Tasting Note: A sparkling wine from Portugal for those who adore bone-dry sparkling wines with an accent of lemon citrus.[Read more]
Orison Rowan 2014 – Brooding with Focus
Orison, Rowan 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Tasting Note: Wines from Alentejano are no joke and represent some of the best values for those who enjoy deep, intense, brooding wines with focus for which this one is a good example.[Read more]
Manz Platónico 2016 – Will Make You Want to Go Down the Portuguese-Wine Rabbit Hole
Manz, Platónico 2016, Vinho Regional Lisbon, Portugal
Tasting Note: A red-blend from Portugal that presents bright, silky, red-and-black fruit that will make you want to go down the Portuguese wine rabbit hole.[Read more]
Esporao Colheita Red 2017 – A Red Blend with Balance
Esporao, Colheita Red 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal
Tasting Note: Sometimes you want a red wine that has ripe fruit, north-of-medium tannin and balance, and this red blend from Portugal hits that spot.[Read more]
Esporao Reserva White 2017 – A White Blends that Aspires to White Burgundy
Esporao, Reserva White 2017, Alentejo DOC, Portugal
Tasting Note: A white blend from Portugal that aspires to compete with white Burgundy.[Read more]
