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October 2020 - Spain & Portugal

October 2020 - Spain & Portugal
This month's Wine feature is Spanish & Portuguese Wines

Spain & Portugal Reviews

Anayón 2015  Carignane
93 points
$38
A slightly funky, well-developed Carignane that will pair like a dream.
Monasterio de Las Viñas 2015 Reserva Red Blend Cariñena
91 points
$15
Best Buy
A rock solid old world red with great style, texture and appeal.
91 points $15 Best Buy
Radio Boka 2019 Rosé Vino de Castilla
90 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A slightly savory and highly pairable rose for tapas.
90 points $9.99 Best Buy
Celebrities 2018  Cabernet Sauvignon
90 points
$10.99
Best Buy
A lovely, well-integrated Cabernet with great balance and style.
90 points $10.99 Best Buy
Grand Ducay NV Cava Cariñena
90 points
$11.99
Best Buy
A fabulously balanced Cava with rich toasty notes, singing, citrusy acidity and mouthwatering minerality.
90 points $11.99 Best Buy
500 Manos NV Red Blend Cariñena
89 points
$19.99
A highly pleasing Spanish Red Blend that delivers intense, bold aromas.
89 points $19.99
Radio Boka 2019  Tempranillo
88 points
$9.99
Best Buy
A silky-smooth Tempranillo with kisses of sweetness.
88 points $9.99 Best Buy
Celebrities 2019  Garnacha
88 points
$10.99
Best Buy
A richly fruity Garnacha with firm, food-friendly tannins.
88 points $10.99 Best Buy
Celebrities 2018  Syrah
88 points
$10.99
Best Buy
A bold, chewy Syrah that will stand up to rich, beefy dishes.
88 points $10.99 Best Buy
Beso de Vino 2019 Syrah & Garnacha Cariñena
88 points
$11
Best Buy
A tasty, food friendly wine with a great sense of juiciness.
88 points $11 Best Buy
Grand Ducay NV Cava Rosado Garnacha
88 points
$11.99
Best Buy
A charming Rose Cava for celebrations.
88 points $11.99 Best Buy
Bodega Verde 2019 Garnacha Syrah Cariñena
88 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A juicy red that will cover a lot of bases.
88 points $14.99 Best Buy
El Gringo 2019  Tempranillo
88 points
$15.99
A fruit-forward and oaky Tempranillo that brings new world style to an old world grape.
88 points $15.99
Beso de Vino 2018  Tempranillo
87 points
$12.50
Best Buy
A savory, well-integrated wine with silky smooth tannins; pair with Spanish or Italian cuisines.
87 points $12.50 Best Buy
Celebrities 2016 Old Vine Garnacha
87 points
$14.99
Best Buy
An earthy, decidedly old world wine for rustic pairings.
87 points $14.99 Best Buy
Idrias 2018 Finca Las Planas Tempranillo
87 points
$17
A savory, herbal Tempranillo for creative pairings.
Beso de Vino 2019 Viñas Viejas Garnacha
86 points
$11
Best Buy
A fruit-forward Garnacha that will pair effortlessly.
86 points $11 Best Buy
Bodega Verde 2019  Macabeo
86 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A crisp, svelte Spanish white that will pair quite well with shellfish.
86 points $14.99 Best Buy
Mateus 2019 Dry Rosé Portugal
85 points
$12
A crisp, light and cheery Rose that refreshes.
Gazela NV  Vinho Verde
84 points
$7
A fruity, refreshing Vinho Verde with a cheery vibe.
Radio Boka 2019  Verdejo
84 points
$9.99
A smooth, dry yet fruity Spanish white that will play well as an aperitif and at the table.
84 points $9.99
Beso Del Sol NV Red Sangria Spain
84 points
$11
A zesty, crushable Sangria for simple party refreshers.
Beso Del Sol NV Rosé Sangria Spain
84 points
$11
A friendly, fruity, spicy Rose Sangria with fun floral accents.
Beso Del Sol NV White Sangria Spain
84 points
$11
A sweet, citrussy and spicy sangria with hints of peach candies.
Caballeria de Luna 2019 Spanish White Wine Penedes
84 points
$15.99
A soft, simple quaffer for anytime sipping.
84 points $15.99
Desvia 2019 Eco Tempranillo
84 points
$18.99
A jammy, crowd-pleasing red.
84 points $18.99
Monasterio de Las Viñas 2017 Old Vine Garnacha
84 points
$19
A simple Spanish red for the table.
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