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March 2023 - Spain and Portugal

March 2023 - Spain and Portugal
This month's Wine feature is Spanish and Portuguese Wines

Spain and Portugal Reviews

Encostas Do Lima 2021 Rosé Vinho Verde DOC
94 points
$12
Best Buy
A nice crisp Rosé and a wonderful food pairing for any Mediterranean seafood and tomato cuisine.
94 points $12 Best Buy
Encostas Do Lima 2021 Lima Schist Loureiro
93 points
$12
Best Buy
Wonderful fruit with balanced acidity and just a touch of savory herb will make this a lovely aperitif.
93 points $12 Best Buy
Kirkland Signature 2016 Gran Reserva Ribera Del Duero
93 points
$13
Best Buy
A silky, fruit-driven Ribera del Duero that is drinking deliciously now with the structure to evolve in the cellar.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Quinta da Aveleda NV Praia White Blend Vinho Verde DOC
93 points
$13
Best Buy
Good balance of fruit and acidity with a light body; a very crushable picnic wine.
93 points $13 Best Buy
Rubus 2021 Red Blend Vino de Castilla
93 points
$16
Best Buy
An inviting and generous Spanish red that will cover many bases with aplomb; brooding dark fruit is backed with savory chocolate and oak flavors.
93 points $16 Best Buy
Pradorey 2018 Finca La Mina Reserva Estate Single Vineyard Ribera Del Duero
90 points
$30
Bold black fruits with savory notes and balanced oak, this can be drank now with a quick decant and will also develop with a couple years in the cellar.
Green & Social 2020  Tempranillo
89 points
$13
Best Buy
A textbook example of Tempranillo carrying dark fruit flavors balanced with savory herbs and spice; nailed it.
89 points $13 Best Buy
Palacio Del Burgo 2017 Reserva Rioja
89 points
$20
A solid Rioja BTG for any evening at home or a great pairing at a steak house.
Caballito De Mar 2021  Verdejo
88 points
$12
Best Buy
A well crafted and classic Verdejo that leaves you craving tapas.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Venancio Da Costa Lima 2020 Pioneiro Red Blend Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal
88 points
$12
Best Buy
Rich black fruits with good structure, this will pair well with short rib or braised lamb shank.
88 points $12 Best Buy
Pradorey 2021 Blanco Castilla Y Leon
88 points
$23
Layer upon layer of fruity and floral tones make this a wonderful option for people that enjoy highly perfumed wines.
Barons Creek Vineyards 2021 Campeon Red Blend Spain
88 points
$40
An even and enjoyable Spanish red blend to enjoy now with a meaty meal or tuck away for a couple of years to tame the tannins.
Barons Creek Vineyards 2020 Campeon Red Blend Spain
87 points
$40
A juicy, grippy Primitivo-like red that will play nicely on BBQ night.
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