Revisiting the latest vintage of this slightly sweet Portuguese red blend for just $5.99, the Porta 6 from Trader Joe's. 50% Aragones, 40% Castelao and 10% Touriga Nacional from Lisboa, Portugal. The wine has 9 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]
Cabeca de Toiro Reserva – Charge!
Get yourself to Costco for this $10 Highly Recommended pick, the Cabeca de Toiro ("Head of the Bull") Reserva Tejo DOC from Portugal. A red blend of 34% Syrah, 33% Castelao and 33% Touriga Nacional from the Sao Joao Batista Estate in Brogueiro, Torres Novas, Tejo, … [Read more...]
Dona Ermelinda Reserva - Big and Tasty
The Dona Ermelinda Reserva, a great example of the extreme value to be found in Portuguese red blends. 70% Castelao, 10% Touriga Nacional, 10% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Fernando Po, Palmela, Portugal. The wine was aged for 12 months in French oak half barrels, … [Read more...]
Casaleiro Reserva - Another $6.99 Costco Find
BULK BUY! 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Castelao and 30% Trincadeira from Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal. SRP of $13 and available for just $6.99 at Costco. 75,000 cases produced. Imported by Vision Wine & Spirits. From the bottle: "Intense garnet color. Complex aroma … [Read more...]
The Best Box Wines - Esporao Alandra Red
A blend of Moreto, Castelao and Trincadeira from Alentejo, Portugal. Available for around $20. Sample submitted for review. From the winemaker: "Entry point wine with a fresh and fruity profile, obtained from blending a wide range of wines to guarantee a consistent … [Read more...]
Loios Vinho Tinto from J Portugal Ramos - Fruit, Fruit and More Fruit
35% Aragones, 35% Trincadeira and 30% Castelao from Alentejo, Portugal. SRP of $10 and available for as low as $8. Sample received courtesy Winebow for review purposes. From the winemaker: "Loios is a wine produced in the Alentejo region, located in the south of Portugal. … [Read more...]