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Aveleda Solos De Granitos Alvarinho 2020, Minho V.R., Portugal: From the Minho Vinhno Regional, Aveleda Solos De Granitos 2020 is a vegan-friendly Alvarinho and is a dry, vibrant white wine with bright orchard fruit, white peach, nectarine and minerally flavours plushy and vibrant on the palate with a lemon zesty finish. The Minho, Vinho Verde region sits on granite bedrock giving a zesty mineral edge on wines from there. Drink: 2023-2028. 17514 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. December 2, 2023 Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Casal de Ventozela Loureiro 2022, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal: Casal de Ventozela 2022 Loureiro is excellent value at $17. From the Vinho Verde wine region, the wine is fragrant with while florals, nutty and bright apple notes with a lemon zesty tangy zip on the finish. A portion of the wine (30%) was fermented in oak barrel with the balance in stainless-steel tank. Very moreish, especially at this price, enjoy it with all seafood dishes. Drink: 2024-21025. 445098 12% D 750 mL  $15.95 Score: 89/100. December 14, 2024 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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