More Reviews Current Selection Spain and Portugal All Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Grenache Merlot Other Portuguese White Other Spanish Red Other Spanish White Port 10 Year Tawny Port 20 Year Tawny Port Late Bottled Vintage Port Ruby/Vintage Character Portuguese Red Portuguese Rose Portuguese White Red Rioja Red Sangria Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Best Buys New Products 2023 2022 2021 2020 Reviews for 2021 December, 2021 New Release November, 2021 New Release December, 2021 Chicago Indie Spirits Awards November, 2021 2021 Winter Beer Review October, 2021 New Release New Release Cider Open Call Beer - Fall Session September, 2021 New Release Wine World Value Wine Conscious Wines Stellar Cellar October, 2021 Conscious Spirits August, 2021 New Jersey Wine Competition Sake World Beer Championships - Late Summer Session September, 2021 Last Call: Spirits July, 2021 New Jersey Wine Competition New Release New Release Mead All Sweet Wine August, 2021 North American Whiskey June, 2021 New Jersey Wine Competition New Release July, 2021 Brandy June, 2021 South Africa New Zealand Australia All US Rhone Varietals World Beer Championships - Summer Session July, 2021 World Whiskey May, 2021 New Release June, 2021 Liqueurs May, 2021 New Release Cider Flavored Wine US Red Blends, Zinfandel, Italian & Spanish Varietals All Sparkling June, 2021 Rum April, 2021 New Release World Mead Challenge Cider All Rosé Midwest Wine Challenge US Summer Whites World Beer Championships - Spring Session May, 2021 Agave March, 2021 New Release Spain and Portugal Italy France US Pinot Noir/Grigio/Gris US Chardonnay April, 2021 Gin February, 2021 2021 New York Wine Classic - 3rd Deadline March, 2021 Vodka Cocktails February, 2021 New Release South America US Red & White Bordeaux Varietals World Beer Championships - Winter Session March, 2021 Vodka January, 2021 2021 New York Wine Classic - 2nd Deadline New Release February, 2021 Mixers & Large Format RTDs January, 2021 Cans: Wine Cans: Beer Cans: Spirits
March 2021 - Spain and Portugal This month's Wine feature is Spanish and Portuguese Wines Spain and Portugal Reviews All $12.99 Best Buy Opta 2018 Branco White Blend Dao A bright and balanced Portuguese white, it sings of crisp breezes and wild flower fields. $12.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19.99 Best Buy Fernandez Gomez 2017 Selección Familia Rioja DOC An inviting and balanced Rioja with a lipsmacking, lengthy finish. Awards: 2021 Best Value Rioja $19.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $38.99 Portal del Priorat 2018 Negre de Negres Priorat A Priorat that balances savory and black fruit notes, superbly balanced in every way Awards: 2021 Best Spanish Red $38.99 » Read Full Review $12.99 Best Buy Bodegas Borsao 2016 Berola Campo de Borja A yummy, palate-pleasing Spanish red that nails each note. $12.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24.99 Portal del Priorat 2017 Gotes Priorat A very clearable Priorat, enjoyable now or in 3-6 years $24.99 » Read Full Review $32 Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro 2018 Tinto Arzuaga Crianza Ribera Del Duero An indulgent Ribera del Duero with a kaleidoscope of harmonizing flavors. $32 » Read Full Review $18.99 Portal del Priorat 2017 Luno Montsant A plush red, with bright red fruit flavors ready for food pairings. $18.99 » Read Full Review $12.99 Best Buy Opta 2017 Dao An earthy, table-tuned Portuguese Red with style. $12.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16.99 Best Buy Bodegas Borsao 2016 Cabriola Campo de Borja A bright and juicy Spanish red that craves food. $16.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $49.99 Porto Meneres NV 20 Years Old Douro A tasty, caramelly 20 Year Tawny Porto that will finish the meal in style. $49.99 » Read Full Review $68.99 Portal del Priorat 2016 Somni Priorat A rich, yet nuanced red with floral, savory, and fruit notes. $68.99 » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Caiu A Noite 2020 Loureiro A joyous Vinho Verde with great citrusy pop and a mineral-driven finish. $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Casa Ferreirinha 2018 Esteva Douro A bold Portuguese Red boasting balanced and shapeshifting flavors. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $14.99 Best Buy Dorina Lindemann 2017 Jovem Touriga Nacional A rich, juicy red with sophisticated floral nuances $14.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16.99 Dorina Lindemann 2017 Reserva Tinto Alentejo A bold, yet nuanced red with rich savory characters $16.99 » Read Full Review $17 VARA 2019 Viura A delicious, dry-yet-fruity Spanish White with vibrant citrus and floral notes. $17 » Read Full Review $24.99 Dorina Lindemann 2015 Sel. 16 Touriga Nacional A rich and balanced red that can stand on its own $24.99 » Read Full Review $34.99 Porto Meneres NV 10 Years Old Douro A satisfying 10-Year Tawny Port with delicate spice and the rich caramelly notes you crave. $34.99 » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Altimo 2019 Red Blend Dao A chewy and plummy everyday red that will pair with most any beef or pork dish. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Cais Da Ribeira 2018 Reserva Douro A rich, fruity, oaky Red to sip all on its own or pair with shared plates and great company. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $13 Best Buy Palacio Del Burgo 2018 Tinto Rioja A light, oaky, savory Rioja that will be a charmer at the table. $13 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 VARA 2019 Tempranillo A solid everyday Tempranillo with pure Spanish flavors. $18 » Read Full Review $19.99 Fernandez Gomez 2018 Selección Familia Rioja DOC A rich, yet crisp, modern style white Rioja. $19.99 » Read Full Review $9 Best Buy Cais Da Ribeira 2019 Douro A well-structured, balanced and slatey Portuguese Red that won't let you down. $9 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12.99 Best Buy Vidigal 2017 Reserva Vinho Regional Lisboa A bright and crisp red that is bursting with dark fruit flavors $12.99 Best Buy » Read Full Review $18 Toza 2017 Crianza Monastrell An interesting spicy quaffer for everyday indulging. $18 » Read Full Review $24.99 Dorina Lindemann 2015 Sel. 9 Tinta Barroca A tangy red with bright red fruits and sweet vanilla notes $24.99 » Read Full Review $19.99 Porto Meneres 2013 LBV Douro A solid LBV Port that will be versatile in cocktails and with desserts. $19.99 » Read Full Review $9 Off The Hook NV Merlot A lean and crowd-friendly Merlot. $9 » Read Full Review $12 Mateus 2020 Dry Rosé Portugal A subtle and quaffable rose for hot days. $12 » Read Full Review $12.99 Opta 2015 Touriga Nacional A chewy, old-world red that will pair well at the rustic table. $12.99 » Read Full Review $12.99 Vidigal 2019 Vinho Verde DOC A lean and refreshing Vinho Verde for casual daytime indulging. $12.99 » Read Full Review $18 VARA 2019 Grenache A bright, juicy and fruity quaffer in a crowdpleasing style. $18 » Read Full Review $9 Off The Hook NV Cabernet Sauvignon A simple red quaffer for weeknight pairing and casual sips. $9 » Read Full Review $9 Off The Hook NV Chardonnay A simple, soft quaffer. $9 » Read Full Review $15.99 Porto Meneres NV Porto Fine Ruby Douro A light-on-its-feet port for Porto tonicos and more. $15.99 » Read Full Review $18.99 VAYCAY NV Red Sangria Spain A light and not-too-sweet Sangria to serve with a good chill. $18.99 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2021-04-08-Spain-and-Portugal.aspx