Category Archives: Douro

The Portugal Show

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The long promised examination of Portuguese wines, a wine country we talk about all the time because if its great wines at amazing values.

The Portugal themed Pick of the Week: Aveleda Vinho Verde. Find it at some private liquor stores around Victoria for approximately $14:99. Try it with white fish.

As a bonus, we discussed a few of our other favs from this part of the world: Periquita Red, the Casal Garcia Rosé, Dão, Paxis Red Blend, Pedras do Monte, and Ramos Pinto. Watch for all those names when you start exploring Portugal.

 

 

The problem with California Wines. Plus, Tempranillo and Blue Grouse

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0:00 – 24:50: This show’s mission is to find great wine for affordable prices, usually under $20. But the California section of the liquor store is proving to be a challenge for co-host Ryan. The under $20 range is filled with big brands from huge producers that — while safe and consistent — aren’t knocking our socks off. The Dork tries to help.

24:50 – 36:27: A listener question about the Radio Boca Garnacha in the 3-litre box (recommended in the wedding episode) gets us into the Radio Boca Tempranillo. And THAT gets us into the tempranillo varietal in general, and the Rioja and La Mancha wine regions of Spain. We specifically mention this Spanish blend from La Mancha, found at private stores: “Cal Y Canto” Tempranillo-Merlot-Syrah

36:27 – 40:33: The Dork is blown away by two white blends from Vancouver Island’s Blue Grouse winery in the Cowichan Valley. Under their “Quill” label, look for the “White” and “Off-Dry White” blends.

40:33 – 47:46: PICK OF THE WEEK! It’s the 90-point Porca de Murca red blend from the Douro region of Portugal. We found it for $13.99.