As Hugh and Al can attest, Portugal is a fabulous country to visit, not least because of the amazing abundance of high-quality low-cost red wines
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Encostas do Duoros, Douro Red ’19 **1/2 $
(Incredible value for an elegant full-flavored red, same grapes as Port)
Montaria Reserva Red, Alentejo ‘20 **1/2 $ GREAT VALUE
(From Alentejo, indigenous grapes, big rich wine, berry and chocolate flavor)
Caves Velhas Catedral Reserva Red, Dão ’21 ** $ VALUE
(Intense, spicy red with fie grained tannins, juicy fruit flavors)
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
