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Donal Cummins

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Casa Santos Lima Bons Ventos 2014, Portugal: Sweet black and purple plums on the nose and palate. Full-bodied and smooth. The vines are planted in limestone and clay soils and are influenced by the Atlantic Ocean in moderating the climate. The wine undergoes a long maceration, traditional fermentation and is aged in oak barriques. This wine is a Spanish red wine blend of Castelao, Camarte, Tinta Muda and Touriga Nacional grapes. Pair with barbecued meats. Drink: 2015-2019. 462051 13% D 750 mL  $11.80 Score: 88/100. November 9, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Vila Regia Regional Blended Red 2014, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2013-2015. 464388 14% XD 750 mL  $11.50. March 5, 2014 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review

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