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March 2021 - Spain and Portugal

March 2021 - Spain and Portugal
This month's Wine feature is Spanish and Portuguese Wines

Spain and Portugal Reviews

Opta 2018 Branco White Blend Dao
93 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A bright and balanced Portuguese white, it sings of crisp breezes and wild flower fields.
93 points $12.99 Best Buy
Fernandez Gomez 2017 Selección Familia Rioja DOC
93 points
$19.99
Best Buy
An inviting and balanced Rioja with a lipsmacking, lengthy finish.
Awards: 2021 Best Value Rioja
93 points $19.99 Best Buy
Portal del Priorat 2018 Negre de Negres Priorat
93 points
$38.99
A Priorat that balances savory and black fruit notes, superbly balanced in every way
Awards: 2021 Best Spanish Red
93 points $38.99
Bodegas Borsao 2016 Berola Campo de Borja
92 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A yummy, palate-pleasing Spanish red that nails each note.
92 points $12.99 Best Buy
Portal del Priorat 2017 Gotes Priorat
92 points
$24.99
A very clearable Priorat, enjoyable now or in 3-6 years
92 points $24.99
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro 2018 Tinto Arzuaga Crianza Ribera Del Duero
92 points
$32
An indulgent Ribera del Duero with a kaleidoscope of harmonizing flavors.
Portal del Priorat 2017 Luno Montsant
91 points
$18.99
A plush red, with bright red fruit flavors ready for food pairings.
91 points $18.99
Opta 2017  Dao
90 points
$12.99
Best Buy
An earthy, table-tuned Portuguese Red with style.
90 points $12.99 Best Buy
Bodegas Borsao 2016 Cabriola Campo de Borja
90 points
$16.99
Best Buy
A bright and juicy Spanish red that craves food.
90 points $16.99 Best Buy
Porto Meneres NV 20 Years Old Douro
90 points
$49.99
A tasty, caramelly 20 Year Tawny Porto that will finish the meal in style.
90 points $49.99
Portal del Priorat 2016 Somni Priorat
90 points
$68.99
A rich, yet nuanced red with floral, savory, and fruit notes.
90 points $68.99
Caiu A Noite 2020  Loureiro
89 points
$10
Best Buy
A joyous Vinho Verde with great citrusy pop and a mineral-driven finish.
89 points $10 Best Buy
Casa Ferreirinha 2018 Esteva Douro
89 points
$12
Best Buy
A bold Portuguese Red boasting balanced and shapeshifting flavors.
89 points $12 Best Buy
Dorina Lindemann 2017 Jovem Touriga Nacional
89 points
$14.99
Best Buy
A rich, juicy red with sophisticated floral nuances
89 points $14.99 Best Buy
Dorina Lindemann 2017 Reserva Tinto Alentejo
89 points
$16.99
A bold, yet nuanced red with rich savory characters
89 points $16.99
VARA 2019  Viura
89 points
$17
A delicious, dry-yet-fruity Spanish White with vibrant citrus and floral notes.
Dorina Lindemann 2015 Sel. 16 Touriga Nacional
89 points
$24.99
A rich and balanced red that can stand on its own
89 points $24.99
Porto Meneres NV 10 Years Old Douro
89 points
$34.99
A satisfying 10-Year Tawny Port with delicate spice and the rich caramelly notes you crave.
89 points $34.99
Altimo 2019 Red Blend Dao
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A chewy and plummy everyday red that will pair with most any beef or pork dish.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Cais Da Ribeira 2018 Reserva Douro
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A rich, fruity, oaky Red to sip all on its own or pair with shared plates and great company.
88 points $13 Best Buy
Palacio Del Burgo 2018 Tinto Rioja
88 points
$13
Best Buy
A light, oaky, savory Rioja that will be a charmer at the table.
88 points $13 Best Buy
VARA 2019  Tempranillo
88 points
$18
A solid everyday Tempranillo with pure Spanish flavors.
Fernandez Gomez 2018 Selección Familia Rioja DOC
88 points
$19.99
A rich, yet crisp, modern style white Rioja.
88 points $19.99
Cais Da Ribeira 2019  Douro
87 points
$9
Best Buy
A well-structured, balanced and slatey Portuguese Red that won't let you down.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Vidigal 2017 Reserva Vinho Regional Lisboa
87 points
$12.99
Best Buy
A bright and crisp red that is bursting with dark fruit flavors
87 points $12.99 Best Buy
Toza 2017 Crianza Monastrell
87 points
$18
An interesting spicy quaffer for everyday indulging.
Dorina Lindemann 2015 Sel. 9 Tinta Barroca
87 points
$24.99
A tangy red with bright red fruits and sweet vanilla notes
87 points $24.99
Porto Meneres 2013 LBV Douro
86 points
$19.99
A solid LBV Port that will be versatile in cocktails and with desserts.
86 points $19.99
Off The Hook NV  Merlot
85 points
$9
A lean and crowd-friendly Merlot.
Mateus 2020 Dry Rosé Portugal
85 points
$12
A subtle and quaffable rose for hot days.
Opta 2015  Touriga Nacional
85 points
$12.99
A chewy, old-world red that will pair well at the rustic table.
85 points $12.99
Vidigal 2019  Vinho Verde DOC
85 points
$12.99
A lean and refreshing Vinho Verde for casual daytime indulging.
85 points $12.99
VARA 2019  Grenache
85 points
$18
A bright, juicy and fruity quaffer in a crowdpleasing style.
Off The Hook NV  Cabernet Sauvignon
84 points
$9
A simple red quaffer for weeknight pairing and casual sips.
Off The Hook NV  Chardonnay
84 points
$9
A simple, soft quaffer.
Porto Meneres NV Porto Fine Ruby Douro
84 points
$15.99
A light-on-its-feet port for Porto tonicos and more.
84 points $15.99
VAYCAY NV Red Sangria Spain
84 points
$18.99
A light and not-too-sweet Sangria to serve with a good chill.
84 points $18.99
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