Quinta da Muradella 'Candea' Monterrei Tinto 2020 750ml 2015 An intense upfront taste quickly

An intense upfront taste quickly warms into a sweet corn and butter cookie with a little lemon peel and a slightly herbal finish

Pahlmeyer 2021 Merlot 750 mL

Closer to the coast and sheltered by trees

Presents a pretty solid core of black cherry and cassis notes (for the vintage)

Quinta da Muradella 'Candea' Monterrei Tinto 2020 750ml 2015 An intense upfront taste quicklyCandea, meaning simplicity or purity, is the newest entry level offering from Jose Luis Mateo. Initially conceived as a declassified set of blends as a use for extra fruit, Candea is an ongoing project unto itself for Jose Luis. The goal behind these wines is to offer a clear picture of the special terroir of Monterrei as only Jose Luis can but at a price point that is approachable for a wide array of wine lovers, from the casual every day drinker to