2013 DFJ Vinhos PAXIS Bulldog, Portugal, Lisboa, Wine Review

A blend of Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca. This is an easy drinking red from Portugal. It retails for around $10. Ruby in color. The nose is a bit dusty with candied cherries. On the palate, this is sweet, jammy and candied. This retails for around $10, so its fine, but this is a wine, for casual wine lovers. It's not meant to be cellared or contemplative.

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2013

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