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Bacalhoa J P Azeitao Branco 2017, Peninsula De Setubal Bottle
Bacalhoa J P Azeitao Branco 2017, Peninsula De Setubal
Portugal
$8.95

A light, lively, easy going white from Portugal. Crisp citrus fruit, a hint of bitterness and no resorting to cloying residual sugar. Don't expect huge complexity or a long, lingering finish but do expect a very enjoyable and refreshing wine that sells for a song. A no-brainer to have chilled for those hot summer days on the patio. Buy it by the arm full. Tasted April 2019.

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Quinta De Cabriz Colheita Selecionada 2015, Doc Dão Bottle
Quinta De Cabriz Colheita Selecionada 2015, Doc Dão
Dão, Portugal
$14.95

Super value here from the Dao. Red berry fruit, with hint of spice and a woodsy note. Not super complex or structured, just a delicious red to drink now or over the coming 2 years. Wood seems nicely dialed in. Tasted Feb 2019.

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Babu Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Tejo Bottle
Babu Reserva 2016, Vinho Regional Tejo
Tejo, Portugal
$13.95

A very pleasant, easy going Portuguese red. Despite short ageing in new oak, there is little interference from the wood in the fruity flavour profile. Nothing overly complex, this is nevertheless a charming red for near term enjoyment. Certainly ranks high on the QPR. Tasted Oct 2018.

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Cantina Di Negrar Corvina 2016 Bottle
Cantina Di Negrar Corvina 2016
Veneto, Italy
$8.15

Soft, simple red that is all about the red cherry fruit. Light, pleasant, with a bit of acidity on the relatively short finish. Chill this a bit and enjoy on the dock. Fine for the $10 price tag. Tasted July 2019.

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Castillo De La Mota 2017, Do Rueda Bottle
Castillo De La Mota 2017, Do Rueda
Rueda, Spain
$9.75

Crisp, fairly mute aromas and flavours. Some citrus and chalky flavours. Nothing to get excited about but nothing offensive either. Perfectly decent summer sipper for a fair price. Tasted June 2019.

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Carpineto Chianti Classico 2017, Docg Bottle
Carpineto Chianti Classico 2017, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
$19.95

Medium bodied, with cherry/red currant flavours dominating with just a hint of vanilla. Fresh and lively, and though not overly complex, this hits all the right notes for CC. Representative and satisfying. Tasted Aug 2020.

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Symington Altano 2016, Doc Douro Bottle
Symington Altano 2016, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal
$13.95

Fruity, forward, easy going are all terms that spring to mind. A bit of a meaty note along side the ripe, plummy fruit, but I often find that in Douro reds. Good value at $14. Tasted July 2019.

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Basciano Chianti Rufina 2016, Docg Bottle
Basciano Chianti Rufina 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy
$16.95

As John, David and Michael point out, this Chianti (from Rufina) is darker and riper than most. However, while flavours lean a bit more to the dark fruit spectrum, there is still enough Sangiovese character for Chianti lovers like myself. Good acidity and tannin on the finish along with a bit of oak, but nothing to detract. Fine value. Tasted July 2019.

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Torressella Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2016, Igt Bottle
Torressella Refosco Dal Peduncolo Rosso 2016, Igt
Veneto, Italy
$12.75
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Almeida Garrett Entre Serras 2015, Doc Beira Interior Bottle
Almeida Garrett Entre Serras 2015, Doc Beira Interior
Portugal
$12.95

A bit blunt and unpolished, but there is alot of flavour for the money. Nice punchy dark fruit, a decent (if slighly astrigent) finish, but I rather liked this. You could do alot worse for $13. Agree with David, buy a few and see how they age over the next couple of years. Tasted Aug 2019.

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