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January 25, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho Red 2019 – A Straightforward Red Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual

Esporão, Monte Velho Red 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A straightforward red blend to pair with a midweek meal.[Read more]

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Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 24, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Carmim Reguengos Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014 – Impress a Sauvignon Sauvignon Drinker in Your Life

Carmim Reguengos, Garrafeira Dos Sócios Vinho Tinto 2014, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red-and-black-fruit-rich red blend with flavor concentration and a pleasing mouthfeel.[Read more]

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Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 23, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Monte Velho White 2019 – A Versatile, Sunshine-Filled White Blend

Esporão, Monte Velho White 2019, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: The type of versatile, sunshine-filled white-blend that pairs with a multiplicity of meals or could be enjoyed on its own by the glass.[Read more]

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Adega de Borba, Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 22, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Adega de Borba Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015 – A Good Red Blend Punctuated by Moments of Complexity

Adega de Borba, Reserva Vinho Tinto Red Wine 2015, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red blend that leads with black fruit and finishes with sultry red fruit.[Read more]

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Esporão, Reserva Red 2016, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 21, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporão Reserva Red 2016 – Shows the Beauty of Portuguese Blends

Esporão, Reserva Red 2016, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Reserva red that shows the beauty of Portuguese blends even if you don’t recognize the names of any of the component grapes.[Read more]

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Quinta Das Carvalhas, Branco 2015, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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January 17, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta Das Carvalhas Branco 2015 – A Robust, Full-Throttle White Blend with Attractive Notes of Development

Quinta Das Carvalhas, Branco 2015, Douro, Portugal

Tasting Note: A robust, full-throttle white blend from Portugal with attractive notes of development.[Read more]

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Quinta Das Carvalhas, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2015, Portugal, Wine Casual
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December 18, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta Das Carvalhas Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2015 – Straightforward & Pleasing

Quinta Das Carvalhas, Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port 2015, Portugal

Tasting Note: An LBV 2015 Port with body and a pleasing blend of red-and-black fruit that is somewhat restrained.[Read more]

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Quinta Das Carvalhas, Reserva 2017, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 10, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta Das Carvalhas Reserva 2017 – A Perfect Cold-Weather Comfort Wine

Quinta Das Carvalhas, Reserva 2017, Douro, Portugal

Tasting Note: The sort of concentrated, ripe, black-fruit blend that is the perfect cold-weather comfort wine and also a wine to enjoy with grilled meats.[Read more]

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Rapariga da Quinta, Colheita Seleccionada 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 6, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rapariga da Quinta Colheita Seleccionada 2018 – A Spritely, Floral White Wine

Rapariga da Quinta, Colheita Seleccionada 2018, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A spritely, floral white wine from Alentejano.[Read more]

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Quinta dos Carvalhais, Touriga Nacional 2015, Dão, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 5, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Quinta dos Carvalhais Touriga Nacional 2015 – A Silky, Elegant Version of Portugal’s Most Acclaimed Grape

Quinta dos Carvalhais, Touriga Nacional 2015, Dão, Portugal

Tasting Note: A silky, elegant version of Portugal’s most acclaimed grape that will make you look for more Touriga Nacional whenever you visit a wine store.[Read more]

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