Paula scored this wine: 91/100

This was my weekend wine pick – a new red wine blend available at the SAQ produced with typical Portuguese varietals: 60% Castelão, 20 % Alicante Bouschet and 20 % Aragonez. An intense full bodied wine with aromas and flavours or dark berries jam. Paired well with beef bourguignon. 14% alcohol. Available at the SAQ (SAQ code: 15115329) at $12.

Paula scored this wine: 88/100

This was my weekend wine pick – a lovely red wine blend from the famous Casa Ferreirinha in the Douro wine region in Portugal. Produced with typical grape varietals from that region: 40% Tinta Roriz, 35% Tinta Barroca, 15 % Touriga Franca and 10 %, Touriga Nacional. With a dark purple colour in the glass, it offers aromas and flavours of dark cherries and cassis and a find hint of spice. Paired well with grilled chorizo. 13% alcohol. Available at the SAQ (SAQ code: 13882541) at $13.65.

Paula scored this wine: 94/100

This was my weekend wine pick – an amazing red wine blend from Otazu Winery in Navarra, Spain. It is produced with 50% Cabernet sauvignon, 30 % Tempranillo and 20 % Merlot. Aromas and flavours of black fruit and sweet spices. Paired well with a steak & frites meal. 14% alcohol. Available at the SAQ (SAQ code: 11387298) at $19.90.

Paula scored this wine: 89/100

This was my weekend wine pick, the lovely mono varietal 100% Touriga Nacional from producer Michel Chapoutier produced in the Douro wine region in Portugal. Aromas and flavours of plum. Paired well with grilled meats. 14.5% alcohol. Available at the SAQ (SAQ code: 14267603) at $19.30.

Paula scored this wine: 89/100

This was my weekend wine pick, an awesome blend from the Dão wine region in Portugal with 35% Touriga Nacional, 20% Tinta Roriz, 35% Jaen and 10% Alfrocheiros. Aromas and flavours of cassis and plum. Paired well with roasted chicken. 13.3% alcohol.Available at the SAQ (SAQ code: 14988769) at $17.15