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    Waterdog Reserva Red - A Reliable Blend

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: September 29, 2022 Last Updated: October 13, 2022

    Waterdog Reserva Red - A Reliable Blend

    A solid Portuguese red blend at a great Costco price, the Waterdog Reserva Red from José Maria da Fonseca. A blend of 70% Castelao and 30% Touriga Nacional from Península de Setúbal in southern Portugal. The wine is aged 6 months in new oak and has around 8-9 g/L of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Castelao, Costco, Portugal, Red Blends

    Porta 6 Red - Goes Down Easy

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 16, 2021 Last Updated: February 3, 2023

    Porta 6 Red - Goes Down Easy

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aragones, Box Wine, Castelao, Portugal, Red Blends, Touriga Nacional, Trader Joe's

    Cabeca de Toiro Reserva – Charge!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 3, 2020 Last Updated: May 25, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Castelao, Costco, Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends

    Dona Ermelinda Reserva - Big and Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2016 Last Updated: May 27, 2021

    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...]

    Filed Under: Castelao, Highly Recommended, Portugal, Red Blends

    Casaleiro Reserva - Another $6.99 Costco Find

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 11, 2015 Last Updated: February 24, 2021

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    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...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Castelao, Costco, Portugal, Touriga Nacional, Trincadeira

    The Best Box Wines - Esporao Alandra Red

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 27, 2014 Last Updated: May 18, 2021

    2013-Esporao-Alandra-Tinto-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...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, Castelao, Highly Recommended, Moreto, Portugal, Trincadeira

    Loios Vinho Tinto from J Portugal Ramos - Fruit, Fruit and More Fruit

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 10, 2012 Last Updated: December 15, 2016

    2010-J-Portugal-Ramos-Loios-Vinho-Tinto

    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...]

    Filed Under: Aragones, Castelao, Portugal, Trincadeira

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