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    Esporao Reserva Red - A Lovely Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 12, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Esporao Reserva Red - A Lovely Blend

    A fantastic wine from the Alentejo region of Portugal, we review the Esporao Reserva Red. A blend of Aragonez (Tempranillo), Alicante Bouschet, Trincadeira, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Cabernet Sauvignon from estate vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends, Vegan

    Herdade de Colheiros Red – Good Stuff

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 21, 2021 Last Updated: January 26, 2023

    Herdade de Colheiros Red – Good Stuff

    Another great value red blend from Portugal, the Herdade de Colheiros Red. A blend of 50% Aragonez (Tempranillo) and 50% Alicante Bouschet from the Taco and Sobreira vineyards in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 0.4 g/L of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, Portugal, Red Blends

    Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet - Terrific

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 27, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet - Terrific

    Deliciously tart and tasty, the Herdade de Sao Miguel Alicante Bouschet from Casa Relvas. 100% Alicante Bouschet from Alentejano, Portugal. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak barrels and has just 1.1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Highly Recommended, Portugal

    Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested - Love Struck

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 18, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested- Love Struck

    A big and brooding splurge from Alentejo, the Herdade dos Grous Moon Harvested Alicante Bouschet. Alicante Bouschet from Alentejo, Portugal. The wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months and has just 0.8 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Portugal, Saturday Splurge

    Capela Santa Margarida – Naturally Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 20, 2019 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    Capela Santa Margarida – Naturally Good

    Organic, vegan friendly and most importantly, delicious! The Capela Santa Margarida from Quinta da Plansel. 40% Aragonez (Tempranillo), 40% Trincadeira and 20% Alicante Bouschet (all organically grown) from Montemor-o-Novo in Alentejo, Portugal. The wine spends 9 months in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, Organic, Portugal, Red Blends, Trincadeira, Vegan

    Montaria - Exceedingly Drinkable

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 10, 2014 Last Updated: June 4, 2019

    2012-Montaria

    BULK BUY! Find all of our NakedWines.com recommendations here! 40% Alicante Bouschet, 30% Aragonez and 30% Trincadeira from Portugal. SRP of $15 and available to NakedWines.com Angels for as low as $8. Sample submitted for review. From the bottle: "Grapes: 40% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, Bulk Buy, Deals, Naked Wines, Portugal, Trincadeira

    Esporao 4 Quatro Castas - One-of-a-Kind

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 5, 2013 Last Updated: December 10, 2016

    2011-Esporao-Quatro-Castas

    25% Aragones, 25% Alicante Bouschet, 25% Petit Verdot and 25% Syrah from Alentejo, Portugal. SRP of $17 and available for as low as $14. Sample submitted for review. 60,000 liters produced. From the bottle: "In 2011, a mild summer with cool nights and a large diurnal … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Alicante Bouschet, Aragones, Petit Verdot, Portugal, Syrah

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