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All Posts Tagged ‘Portugal’

Sandeman, Vau Vintage Porto 2000, Portugal, Wine Casual
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June 7, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Soalheiro, Alvarinho 2017, Vinho Verde, Portugal, Wine Casual
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April 28, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Quinta da Murta, Rosé Extra Brut 2015, Lisbon, Portugal, Wine Casual
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December 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Quinta da Murta, Bucelas Brut Nature 2014, Portugal, Wine Casual
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November 8, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Orison, Rowan 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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October 16, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Manz, Platónico 2016, Vinho Regional Lisbon, Portugal, Wine Casual
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September 10, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Esporao, Colheita Red 2017, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 19, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Esporao, Reserva White 2017, Alentejo DOC, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 18, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Reserva White 2017 – A White Blend 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]

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Esporao, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 17, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Boasts Savory & Citrus Elements

Esporao, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Portugal

Tasting Note: A Portuguese olive oil that boasts enjoyable savory and citrus elements.[Read more]

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Esporao, Quinta Dos Murcas Minas 2016, Douro, Portugal, Wine Casual
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July 16, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Esporao Quinta Dos Murcas Minas 2016 – A Red Blend that Starts with Creaminess & Finishes with Velvet

Esporao, Quinta Dos Murcas Minas 2016, Douro, Portugal

Tasting Note: A well-made red blend with that starts with creaminess, continues with black-fruit and completes with velvet.[Read more]

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