While known for Port, Portugal makes great dry reds. This week we taste 2 interesting reds from Portugal and a white from just next door in Spain. Read more..
Portugal is know for it's port, but also makes great dry wines along the Duoro river and in the Dão. Yet few recognize the names of Portugal’s major red wine varietals such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga France, and Castelão.
In this tasting we are going to look at the Iberian Peninsula beginning with a Basque country refreshing and slightly effervescent white wine, Txakol. We then head south to the Duoro and Dão regions of Portugal to see what flavors their native grapes offer. Here are the wines:
Here are the wines:
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Txakoli Gaintza Getariako Txakolina | Symington Quinta da Fonte Souto | Quinta da Pellada Quinta de Saes Tinto |
If you haven't tried one, here is how it works. We live stream the event on our Facebook Live page Friday at 7pm. You don't have to buy the wines to join, anyone can watch for free - but it is more fun to buy the tasting kit and taste along. If you would like to check one out, watch one of the replays of a past event.
Normally $90+ we are offering this tasting pack for a special deal. Order online and you can pickup, have it delivered, or we will ship it to you!
On Friday, join us on our Facebook page at 7PM Friday, and we will have a chat. If you miss it, you can watch the replay!
While known for Port, Portugal makes great dry reds. This week we taste 2 interesting reds from Port..
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