From Sonoma to Mendoza to the Douro Valley, DMV offers your go-to favorites and award winners. Browse our featured selections for your restaurant, retail shop, or wine night.
Region: Jumilla, Spain
Producer: Bodegas Ego
91 points Decanter. #1 Best Value of 2017 Washington Post. Made from organic monastrell (mourvedre) grapes, it features dark cherry and dried fig flavors with hints of black olive, tea and tobacco.
Region: Libson, Portugal
Producer: Casa Santos Lima
92 points Wine Enthusiast. One of the top wines from this producer, this blend of at least 10 grape varieties comes from its estate. The wood aging has added sophistication to this already concentrated wine. With black fruits to the fore and firm tannins, it will age well.
Region: Libson, Portugal
Producer: Casa Santos Lima
90 points Wine Spectator. #60 Top 100 of 2017. Plum and boysenberry notes weave together with dried herb and smoky mineral accents in this sleek red. Savory spice details chime in on the finish. Offers moderate, grippy tannins. Drink now through 2020.
Region: Méditerranée, France
Producer: Seaside Cellars
This Seaside Sparkling French Rosé comes from vineyards close to the Mediterranean Sea. It’s excellent as an aperitif or with summer salads, grilled fish or chicken. Serve chilled.
Region: Veneto, Italy
Producer: Masottina
96 points Decanter. Heady floral scents of wisteria, jasmine and hawthorn lead the way. The bright, frothy palate doles out crisp green apple, Bartlett pear and a hint of lime alongside a foaming mousse.
Region: Douro, Portugal
Producer: Adega Vila Real
90 points Wine Enthusiast. #59 Top 100 “Best Buys”. New wood and vanilla show strongly over the red-berry fruits. This wine has attractive tannins and acidity, balanced to give a fruity while structured character. Produced by the cooperative of Vila Real.
Region: Lisbon, Portugal
Producer: DFJ Vinhos
90 points Wine Enthusiast. #5 Top 100 “Best Buys”. This dark, structured wine, with its balanced blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Tinta Roiz, is firm with tannins and dense berry fruits. Full in the mouth, it is a concentrated wine that brings out a strongly chalky texture.
Region: Libson, Portugal
Producer: Casa Santos Lima
A lively rosé with very aromatic notes of ripe red fruits and flowers. In the palate, juicy strawberries and pink mulberry flavours with plenty of fine tannins take over at the finish, along with flavors of liquorice.
Region: Rheinhessen, Germany
Producer: Tussock Jumper Wines
This Riesling is a delicious medium sweet wine with aromas of lemon and melon. The wine is refreshing as an aperitif on its own or partners perfect with grilled fish or chicken.