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Da Dina Aguiar Red Reserva 2011, Portugal, Portugal  511328 14% XD 750 mL  $27.35. January 1, 2019 Full Review
Pintas Character Red 2017, Douro D.O.C., Portugal: From the Douro wine region, Pintas Character 2017, had a lot of character with a blend of more than 30 different grapes that lead with the local red wine grapes of Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Touriga Nacional. Produced by Wine & Soul, this is a dry, medium-bodied red with layers of dark cherry, plum, black currant, citrus zest, licorice and baking spice flavours on the palate. Tannins are dusty. Drink or hold. Decant one hour prior to pouring with goat ragu or grilled game sausages. Drink: 2021-2030. 292599 14.50% XD 750 mL  $49.95 Score: 93/100. June 12, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Best Beef Wine Full Review
Pegos Claros Grande Escolha Vinhas Velhas Castelão 2016, Palmela, Setúbal D.O.C., Portugal: Pegos Claros Grande Escolha 2016 Vinhas Velhas is a Castelão red wine aged for 12 months in new and previous-use French oak barrels. The Castelão grapes for this vintage were sourced from the winery's oldest vines of 100-plus years of age. Dry, bright and rich with ripe strawberry, red berry, spicy, toasty oak and vanilla flavours on the palate. Tannins are rich. Drink or hold, the wine is still quite youthful and is a good cellaring candidate for 10 years or more. Pairs well with smoked and cured meats, soft and cured cheeses. Drink: 2021-2034. 14958 14% XD 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 91/100. September 3, 2021 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review

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