origin: Portugal

Artesania Portugal Alvarinho Alvarinho 2022

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Artesania Portugal Alvarinho
Varietal: Alvarinho
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: Juicy and fresh. This white wine shows notes of peach, apricot and white blossoms that practically jump out of the glass. The long, lingering finish is brought to life by rich citrus flavors like orange and lemon. A creamier mouthfeel than expected, this would pair well with any seafood dish.
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Vinhos Sogrape White Blend Nobilis

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Vinhos Sogrape
Fanciful Name: Nobilis
Varietal: White Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $10.99

Tasting Notes: Pale yellow gold color with aromas of citrus, orange and grapefruit rinds. This is a “better for you” take on vinho verde with a lower 9% alcohol and only 84 calories. The palate is light and almost effervescent with a light lime zest finish.
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Quinta de Ventozelo Touriga Franca

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Quinta de Ventozelo
Varietal: Touriga Franca
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: A wonderful example of a wine produced from a variety that deserves much more attention and respect. Deep and brilliant ruby/garnet in the glass, the entrancing nose of elegant black fruit and spice is attractive and alluring. In the mouth, the wine is supple with an underlying power, showcasing its potential for aging. At this price point, it's a superb value.
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Herdade do Rocim Red Blend Rocim Clay Aged Tinto

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Rocim Clay Aged Tinto
Varietal: Red Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejo
Retail Price: $63.99

Tasting Notes: A very-modern wine, produced using ancient techniques. After crushing, the wine is aged for over a year in clay containers, which contributes to the wine's smooth texture, along with weight on the palate, allowing the red fruits prevalent on the nose to echo on the palate. Lovely now, worthy of some aging.
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Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2016

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Quinta do Crasto
Varietal: Touriga Nacional
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $79.00

Tasting Notes: Exceptionally dense bright purple in the glass, the nose is dominated by dark berry fruit, with a subtle floral hint. Lush and weighty on the palate, with rich fruit and tannins, the finish lingers and lingers. Delicious now, it's also a great candidate for aging.
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Pedra Cancela Touriga Nacional Rosé 2022

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Pedra Cancela
Varietal: Touriga Nacional
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Dão
Retail Price: $12.00

Tasting Notes: Produced entirely from touriga nacional, one of Portugal's iconic grape varieties, this supple and graceful rosé provides plenty of fresh berry and bright red fruit. The superb finish just confirms that this is a GREAT BARGAIN.
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Herdade do Rocim Mariana Rosé 2022

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Mariana Rosé
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Retail Price: $17.00

Tasting Notes: A blend of touriga nacional and aragonez provide a solid core of fruit and structure. Bright pink to the eye, the nose and palate exhibit plenty of bright red fruit, with floral notes. Exceptionally versatile, and an excellent value.
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Herdade do Rocim Mariana Blanc de Blancs Bruto Espumante

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Mariana Blanc de Blancs Bruto Espumante
Varietal: Sparkling
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Regional Alentejano
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: Clean, bright, elegant. All apt descriptors for this superb sparkling wine. The nose is dominated by tree fruit notes, with subtle floral hints. The focus on the palate keeps things lively, with balancing acidity and a longer finish, balancing the fruit and subtle toastiness.
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Herdade do Rocim Rosé Blend Mariana Rosé 2020

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Mariana Rosé
Varietal: Rosé Blend
Vintage: 2020
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinjo Regional Alentejano
Retail Price: $14.99

Tasting Notes: From central southern Portugal, this blend of touriga nacional and aragonez (tempranillo) combines lovely fruit with good acidity, making this a great food wine, which can also be enjoyed on its own. A brilliant salmon pink, with lots and lots of clean, berry fruit on the nose and palate. A great value!
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Seastone Vinho Verde NV

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Seastone
Fanciful Name: Vinho Verde
Varietal: White Blend
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Vinho Verde
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: A floral nose with lime aromas blended nicely. Crisp, zesty texture and wound-up energy give structure to the citrus and tropical notes that permeate until the finish.
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Herdade do Rocim Alicante Bouschet 2019

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Herdade do Rocim
Varietal: Alicante Bouschet
Vintage: 2019
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentejano
Retail Price: $22.50

Tasting Notes: Alicante Bouschet may have been born in the southeastern France, but it has truly found its home in Portugal. Herdade do Rocim produces an excellent version, with plenty of deep color in the glass, and lightly spiced black fruit on the nose, which is echoed in the palate. Lots of structure, with integrated tannins, the wine is delicious now, and shows great potential for further development.
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Herdade do Rocim Terracotta Clay Aged Tinto 2017

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Herdade do Rocim
Fanciful Name: Terracotta Clay Aged Tinto
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2017
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Alentjo
Retail Price: $50.00

Tasting Notes: A blend of Portuguese and international red grape varieties, the wine is fermented in traditional large stone lagars. After fermentation, the wine is aged in large clay amphorae, eliminating any introduction of oak tannins. The wine is rich, yet supple, with good quantities of black fruit, and traces of spice. The excellent weight and texture are balanced by the brightness of the fruit, as well as the lengthy finish. Outstanding.
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