1. Gota Prunus Private Selection Dai Branco
Portuguese reds are all the rage because they're easy drinking and always a hit with mixed company. Prunus red is a charming, small production Touriga Nacional, Jaen (Mencia), and Tinto Roriz. Spends 6 months in mostly American new oak. Medium bodied, a nice soft tannic grip, and a deep berry/cherry note that extends into a lengthy finish. Serve room temperature or slightly cooler for maximum enjoyment!
- Producer: Gota
- Region: Vinho Verde, Portugal
- Varieties: Jaen (Mencia), Tinto Roriz (Tempranillo), Alfrocheiro Preto, Touriga Nacional
- Alcohol: 11.5%
2. Mateus Nicolau de Almeida "O Tinto Perfeito" Clarete
O Tinto Perfeito means the Perfect Red Wine! It's so easy to drink and food friendly. A classic field blend Clarete from the Duoro, made of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and about 15% Malvasia Fina. Red-fruited, spicy, earthy and complex, with beautiful aromatics and acidity brought on by the Malvasia. Chill or also OK to enjoy slightly cooler than room temp! Pop and share!
- Producer: Mateus Nicolau de Almeida
- Region: Douro, Portugal
- Varieties: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Barroca, Tempranillo, Malvasia Fina
- Alcohol: 13.5%
3. Broc Cellars "La Boutanche" Red Blend 1L
For Chris Brockway, the owner and winemaker behind Broc Cellars, the quintessential California table wine is unequivocally Zinfandel, celebrated for its freshness and vibrancy when harvested early. In recent years, Zinfandel's image has been marred by an overly robust and extracted style, but La Boutanche seeks to restore its classic, timeless appeal that's simply delicious. The process involves destemming the grapes, natural fermentation in open stainless steel fermenters, and aging in neutral French oak barrels for nine months, resulting in an acid-forward, palatable wine. Crafted in a liter bottle, it's intended for shared enjoyment at the dining table.
- Producer: Broc Cellars
- Region: Berkeley, CA
- Varieties: 100% Zinfandel
- Alcohol: 13%
4. Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir
- Producer: Ponzi Vineyards
- Region: Willamette Valley, Oregon
- Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
- Alcohol: 13.3%