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Dao Sul 2008 Monte da Cal Reserva Red (Alentejano)

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Price $20

A properly rich wine that benefits from its wood aging to give a polished, minty feel to the plush black plum fruits. Solid tannins are easily enveloped by fruit, while retaining a firm structure. Keep for 2-3 years. — R.V. (12/22/2011)

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Dao Sul 2005 Monte da Cal Reserva Red (Alentejano)

Price $25

Herbal, almost medicinal aromas set a complex scene for this densely structured wine. The flavors throughout, while rich, are also severe, a wrinkle on the otherwise ripe façade. That certainly suggests aging, and the dry tannins support this. In the meantime, it is a winter wine, its concentration needing rich meat dishes. — R.V. (4/1/2009)

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