Lezíria Tinto and Branco – Tejo, Portugal

When it comes to wine, Portugal is a land steeped in tradition. This long and narrow country is quite small; however, its great diversity of both climate and landscape provides a wealth of terroir perfect for its many traditional grape varieties.

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Château Rochecolombe Rhône Valley, France

Château Rochecolombe 2018 Côtes du Rhône is a blend of 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah, all sourced from old vine parcels. Their 2018, once again, sports terrific richness and balance with complex notes of plum, cherry, tobacco leaf, and espresso, featuring a lovely beam of garrigue leading to an opulent, yet fresh and lifted palate.

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2018 Rural Pinot Noir Eagle Peak AVA, Mendocino, California

We fell in love with this tasty West Coast Pinot Noir at first sip. The medium garnet color leads to a palate brimming with juicy cherry, raspberry, and strawberry. Subtle hints of violet, tea, and forest floor let you know this is classic Pinot Noir! There’s a nice dollop of richness in the middle palate that balances the silky tannins, and an ample beam of freshness and acidity keeps the lengthy finish super-clean. If you’re a Burgundy fan, there’s a lot to like about this one. If you’re already a fan of West-Coast Pinot Noir, this one’s a no-brainer!

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2017 Evaluna Cabernet del Garda DOC Lake Garda, Veneto, Italy

The real excitement starts when you get this in your glass. A quick swirl opens up layers of blueberry and dark cherry on the nose and leads to an insanely plush palate of dark red and blue fruit — we’re talking velvety smooth! I’m thoroughly charmed by the Amarone and Ripasso-like nuance of this wine — especially remarkable from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc!

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