This blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, and Jaen from the Dão region of Portugal is ample but edgy. There is softness in the underbelly but
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Wine Review: Quinta De Fafide Reserva Tinto Douro 2016
In wine and dating, first impressions can be misleading. My first impression of this Portuguese blend was that it showed good aromatic intensity and depth.
Budget Wine Review: Casa Santos Lima Confidencial Tinto Reserva Vinho Regional Lisboa, Portugal 2014
This is the second bottling from Casa Santos Lima that I’ve reviewed this year. The first was the Touriga Nacional-dominated Colossal Reserva. Both are outstanding
Budget Wine: Sogrape Silk and Spice Red Blend Portugal 2016
Might a wine called Silk and Spice be designed for a market segment looking for something lush and a bit sweet? Don’t be fooled by
Budget Wine Review: Casa Santos Lima “Colossal” Reserva Lisboa 2015
This blend of Touriga Nacional, Syrah, Tinta Roriz, and Alicante Bouschet lives up to its name. Unusually concentrated for an inexpensive wine, it’s dense, but
Budget Wine Review: Mural Reserva Red Wine Douro 2011
The land best known for its Port makes red wine as rugged as the slopes on which their vineyards sit. They typically deliver big flavors
