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July 2022 - Spain & Portugal This month's Wine feature is Spanish & Portuguese Wines Spain & Portugal Reviews All $64.99 Sandeman 20 Year Old Tawny Porto Douro 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 $64.99 » Read Full Review $24 Vilano 2019 Crianza Ribera Del Duero An incredibly well-balanced and integrated interplay of fruit and oak shines through in this delicious Tempranillo. Awards: 2022 Best Tempranillo $24 » Read Full Review $45 Legón 2019 Premium Ribera Del Duero 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 $45 » Read Full Review $54 Vilano 2019 Ribera Del Duero A smooth wine with big fruit, structure, and oak likely to improve with years of bottle conditioning. Awards: 2022 Top 2 Ribera del Duero $54 » Read Full Review $85 Freixo 2017 Family Collection Estate Red Blend Alentejo 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 $85 » Read Full Review $16 Best Buy Villa Roya 2018 Generación De Pasión Grenache A great blend of fruit and savory aromas and flavors; ideal to pair with an entree or cheese course. Awards: 2022 Best Grenache $16 Best Buy » Read Full Review $19 Best Buy Vilano 2020 Black Ribera Del Duero Vibrant and fruity with the body and heft that it demands to be in your glass while grilling some steaks. $19 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24.99 Sandeman NV Founder's Reserve Ruby Porto Douro An excellent after dinner Port to pair with a mild Maduro cigar, flourless chocolate cake, or blue cheese. Awards: 2022 Best Ruby Port $24.99 » Read Full Review $32 Vilano 2018 Reserva Ribera Del Duero A cellar worthy red wine that will continue to develop well into the next decade. $32 » Read Full Review $45 Terra Incógnita 2019 Ribera Del Duero A rich, bold wine that will hold up to a roast or has enough decadent fruit to pair with a savory dessert course. $45 » Read Full Review $49 Freixo 2018 Reserva Red Blend Alentejo A perfect blend of Old World nuance and New World fruit and oak. $49 » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Esteva Douro A crowd pleasing table red that will pair well with steak and bbq. $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $24 Legón 2019 Crianza Ribera Del Duero A big red for the warmer months to sip on the patio while leisurely eating a steak sandwich. $24 » Read Full Review $29 Freixo 2019 Terroir Estate White Blend Alentejo A fun and delicious alternative for fans of white Bordeaux or an adventuresome Chardonnay drinker. $29 » Read Full Review $29 Freixo 2018 Terroir Estate Red Blend Alentejo A broad shouldered red that demands a food pairing and would be a great option to try for a new world Cabernet drinker. $29 » Read Full Review $34 Legón 2018 Reserva Ribera Del Duero A traditional Spanish Tempranillo with new world versatility, try this with some Korean BBQ. $34 » Read Full Review $36 Freixo 2019 Reserva White Blend Alentejo A round and refreshing tropical white wine with waves of rich fruit riding an undercurrent of spice and minerality. Awards: 2022 Best Portuguese White $36 » Read Full Review $10 Best Buy Midnight Hour NV Cava DO Classic Cava with bright apple and citrus notes followed with creamy texture for added complexity. $10 Best Buy » Read Full Review $12 Best Buy Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Planalto Reserva Douro A round and herbal white wine that will be nice with smoked seafood and poultry dishes. $12 Best Buy » Read Full Review $16 Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Papa Figos Vinho Tinto Douro 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. $16 » Read Full Review $49 La Baraja 2019 Ribera Del Duero A nice food wine for a rich meal, and a bottle that will only improve with cellar time. $49 » Read Full Review $125 Freixo 2016 Art Herdade Do Freixo Red Blend Alentejo A big red that remains nibble and versatile for a number of food pairing possibilities. $125 » Read Full Review $16 Casa Ferreirinha 2019 Papa Figos Vinho Branco Douro A soft and sedate white sipper. $16 » Read Full Review Shortcut: https://www.tastings.com/Calendar-Wine/Review-2022-08-08-Spain-and-Portugal.aspx