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Sogrape Vila Regia Reserve 2006

Every once in a while in day to day tastings of new wines and new vintages at the LCBO I find something that far exceeds expectations.  Recently it was a Portuguese red from the large Sogrape firm, called Vila Regia 2006 Reserva, an amazing buy at $12.50. I have rated it 89 points. Like so many peers from the Douro Valley and elsewhere in Portugal it packs terrific complexity and depth for the money.  Sometimes Portugese reds can be too tannic and ragged but this one is nicely balanced.  What’s more it’s a classic mid-winter red that will sit easily with roasts, stews, pastas – you name it.  If you haven’t explored Portuguese reds for awhile spend some time with WineAlign search.  Under Wine, enter Red, Other Red or Touriga Nacional. Under Country: Portugal or click here.  Cheers!