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Beaujolais, France &
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.

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All Posts Tagged ‘Portugal’

Terras de Alter, Terra D’Alter Telhas Tinto 2013, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Terras de Alter Terra D’Alter Telhas Tinto 2013 – The Plushest of Syrahs

Terras de Alter, Terra D’Alter Telhas Tinto 2013, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: The plushest of purple fruit from a Portuguese blend of syrah (95%) and viognier (5%) that benefits from indigenous-yeast fermentation.[Read more]

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Herdade do Esporão, Reserva Red 2014, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 17, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade do Esporão Reserva Red 2014 – An Impressive Red Blend with Structure

Herdade do Esporão, Reserva Red 2014, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A red blend from Portugal that has the concentration, complexity and aromatics that will make you want to curl up with a glass of it on a cold evening.[Read more]

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Luis Duarte, Rubrica Branco 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 16, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Luis Duarte Rubrica Branco 2014 – Tastes Like White Bordeaux from Pessac Leognan

Luis Duarte, Rubrica Branco 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: If you tasted this wine blind, you’d think it was a white Bordeaux from Pessac Leognan.[Read more]

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João Portugal Ramos, Vila Santa Reserva Branco 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 15, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

João Portugal Ramos Vila Santa Reserva Branco 2015 – A Fun, White Blend from Portugal

João Portugal Ramos, Vila Santa Reserva Branco 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A fun, white blend from Portugal.[Read more]

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Magnum Wines Carlos Lucas, Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto, 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Magnum Wines Carlos Lucas Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto 2012 – Combines Floral Aromatics & Black Fruit

Magnum Wines Carlos Lucas, Maria Mora Enamorada Tinto 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: If you blend floral aromatics with black fruit, you get this wine.[Read more]

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Cartuxa, Evora Tinto Colheita 2013, Alentejo, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Cartuxa Evora Tinto Colheita 2013 – Pleases and Abounds with Depth and Structure

Cartuxa, Evora Tinto Colheita 2013, Alentejo, Portugal

Tasting Note: A concentrated, red blend from Portugal that pleases and abounds with depth and structure.[Read more]

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Herdade do Rocim, Olho De Mocho Reserva Branco 2014, Vino Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 13, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade do Rocim Olho De Mocho Reserva Branco 2014 – A White Wine that Delivers Green and Citrus Fruit

Herdade do Rocim, Olho De Mocho Reserva Branco 2014, Vino Regional Alentejano, Portugal

Tasting Note: A white wine from Portugal that delivers green-and-yellow citrus fruit from the Antão Vaz grape.[Read more]

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Pedra Basta Branco 2015, Portalegre, Alentejo DOC, Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 12, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Sonho Lusitano Vinhos Pedra Basta Branco 2015 – A White Blend with Body, Poise & Backbone

Sonho Lusitano Vinhos, Pedra Basta Branco 2015, Portalegre, Alentejo DOC, Portugal

Tasting Note: A white blend from Portugal with body, poise and backbone.[Read more]

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Herdade Da Malhadinha Nova, Monte da Peceguina 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejano Portugal, Wine Casual
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March 11, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Herdade Da Malhadinha Nova Monte da Peceguina 2015 – Reveals Concentrated Fruit Flavors

Herdade Da Malhadinha Nova, Monte da Peceguina 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejano Portugal

Tasting Note: A red blend from Portugal that reveals the concentrated fruit flavors that can be produced in this region and harnessed from the soil and sun.[Read more]

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Altimo, Vinho Tinto 2015, Dao, Portugal, wine review
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February 16, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Altimo Vinho Tinto 2015 – Affordable, Week Day Wine

Altimo, Vinho Tinto 2015, Dao, Portugal

Tasting Note: An affordable, versatile red blend from Portugal that would pair well with many a meal.[Read more]

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