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Reviews for 2022

July 2022 - Spain & Portugal

July 2022 - Spain & Portugal
This month's Wine feature is Spanish & Portuguese Wines

Spain & Portugal Reviews

Sandeman  20 Year Old Tawny Porto Douro
95 points
$64.99
A high quality and dangerous after dinner drink that would pair well with dessert and transition splendidly to an after dinner brown spirit.
Awards: 2022 Best Port 2022 Best Port 20 Year Tawny
95 points $64.99
Vilano 2019 Crianza Ribera Del Duero
94 points
$24
An incredibly well-balanced and integrated interplay of fruit and oak shines through in this delicious Tempranillo.
Awards: 2022 Best Tempranillo
Legón 2019 Premium Ribera Del Duero
94 points
$45
Savory aromas develop into a fruit forward and full-bodied red wine to pair with gamier meat courses.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Ribera del Duero
Vilano 2019  Ribera Del Duero
94 points
$54
A smooth wine with big fruit, structure, and oak likely to improve with years of bottle conditioning.
Awards: 2022 Top 2 Ribera del Duero
Freixo 2017 Family Collection Estate Red Blend Alentejo
94 points
$85
Black and red fruit compote with no sweetness; a great bbq wine or a charming pairing with a mole sauce.
Awards: 2022 Best Portuguese Red
Villa Roya 2018 Generación De Pasión Grenache
93 points
$16
Best Buy
A great blend of fruit and savory aromas and flavors; ideal to pair with an entree or cheese course.
Awards: 2022 Best Grenache
93 points $16 Best Buy
Vilano 2020 Black Ribera Del Duero
93 points
$19
Best Buy
Vibrant and fruity with the body and heft that it demands to be in your glass while grilling some steaks.
93 points $19 Best Buy
Sandeman NV Founders Reserve Ruby Porto Douro
93 points
$24.99
An excellent after dinner Port to pair with a mild Maduro cigar, flourless chocolate cake, or blue cheese.
Awards: 2022 Best Ruby Port
93 points $24.99
Vilano 2018 Reserva Ribera Del Duero
93 points
$32
A cellar worthy red wine that will continue to develop well into the next decade.
Terra Incógnita 2019  Ribera Del Duero
93 points
$45
A rich, bold wine that will hold up to a roast or has enough decadent fruit to pair with a savory dessert course.
Freixo 2018 Reserva Red Blend Alentejo
93 points
$49
A perfect blend of Old World nuance and New World fruit and oak.
Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Esteva Douro
92 points
$10
Best Buy
A crowd pleasing table red that will pair well with steak and bbq.
92 points $10 Best Buy
Legón 2019 Crianza Ribera Del Duero
92 points
$24
A big red for the warmer months to sip on the patio while leisurely eating a steak sandwich.
Freixo 2019 Terroir Estate White Blend Alentejo
92 points
$29
A fun and delicious alternative for fans of white Bordeaux or an adventuresome Chardonnay drinker.
Freixo 2018 Terroir Estate Red Blend Alentejo
92 points
$29
A broad shouldered red that demands a food pairing and would be a great option to try for a new world Cabernet drinker.
Legón 2018 Reserva Ribera Del Duero
92 points
$34
A traditional Spanish Tempranillo with new world versatility, try this with some Korean BBQ.
Freixo 2019 Reserva White Blend Alentejo
92 points
$36
A round and refreshing tropical white wine with waves of rich fruit riding an undercurrent of spice and minerality.
Awards: 2022 Best Portuguese White
Midnight Hour NV  Cava DO
89 points
$10
Best Buy
Classic Cava with bright apple and citrus notes followed with creamy texture for added complexity.
89 points $10 Best Buy
Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Planalto Reserva Douro
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A round and herbal white wine that will be nice with smoked seafood and poultry dishes.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Papa Figos Vinho Tinto Douro
88 points
$16
Absolutely dry but dark black fruits and cocoa nibs dance on the palate; give this a try if you enjoy a high octane California Syrah.
La Baraja 2019  Ribera Del Duero
87 points
$49
A nice food wine for a rich meal, and a bottle that will only improve with cellar time.
Freixo 2016 Art Herdade Do Freixo Red Blend Alentejo
87 points
$125
A big red that remains nibble and versatile for a number of food pairing possibilities.
Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Papa Figos Vinho Branco Douro
84 points
$16
A soft and sedate white sipper.
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