Sometimes, a wine value hits you from far afield. In this case, the value has landed from far away in the Estremadura region south of Lisbon, Portugal. My tasting notes read: "Real terroir! $10 retail???" For $10 this is an outrageously satisfying bottle of wine, full of intense cherry fruit flavors, hoisin sauce, minerals, and a hint of a sauvage, leathery quality. Given its hearty character, it is delicious, gulpable stuff, without sacrificing complexity or balance. On alternate sips, the wine brought to mind both the golden era of rustic Southern French values, as well as the satisfying acidic bite of Brunello. Produced from Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Trincadeira grapes grown in clay and limestone soil with an Atlantic tempered climate. I'd say that this is delicious for well north of $9.99, but for $10 it's a Portuguese steal. (Joe Manekin, K&L Portuguese wine buyer)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2010 Bodegas Volver "Tarima Hill" Monastrell Alicante $13.99
2011 Borsao "Tinto Selección" Garnacha Campo de Borja $7.99
2010 Castillo de Monseran Garnacha Cariñena $7.99
2007 Viña Eguía Reserva Rioja (Elsewhere $20) $14.99
2012 Zudugarai "Amats" Getariako Txakolina $12.99
