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PortugalFest!

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Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo Colheita 2011, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: Black fruit, dark spice and pepper on the nose of this robust, smooth Spanish red wine. Some sweet blackberry notes through the mid-palate. Drink: 2013-2018. 452748 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. September 3, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Esporão Reserva Red 2014, Alentejo, Portugal: Modern and savoury with aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. This robust Spanish red wine is made from traditional local grapes. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2016-2020. 606590 14% XD 750 mL  $25.95 Score: 90/100. September 5, 2017 Top Rated Red Wine. Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Lagoalva Reserva 2015, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal Drink: 2017-2020. 523613 14% D 750 mL  $25.95. January 6, 2018 Full Review
Delaforce Alvarinho 2015, Vinho Regional Duriense, Douro, Portugal: A crisp, refreshing 2015 Alvarinho grape-based white wine from the winery Delaforce. Aromas of white peach and fresh melon. Great acidity for seafood and shellfish. Medium-bodied. Drink: 2017-2019. 523654 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.90 Score: 91/100. October 13, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Gloria Riserva 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: A juicy and delicious Portuguese red wine blend with aromas of fleshy black plum and blackberries. Full-bodied and fairly smooth. The grapes are grown in the Douro Valley in the northeast of Portugal. The wine was aged in oak barrels. Drink: 2018-2021. 146522 13% D 750 mL  $16.95 Score: 88/100. March 3, 2018 Best Value Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Casa Ferreirinha Vinha 2015, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2018-2020. 523555 13% XD 750 mL  $16.95. March 3, 2018 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review

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