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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