V Puro Bairrada Aliás Elegáncia de Outrora 2018 Merlot an indigenous Catalan grape that

an indigenous Catalan grape that all but vanished in the 20th century as vineyards converted to French varieties

and red rocks

Elmer Tandy Lee (1919–2013) spent 36 years as Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace and changed bourbon twice — first in 1984

dry finish

it drinks with more grip and texture than its second-label positioning would suggest

V Puro Bairrada Aliás Elegáncia de Outrora 2018 Merlot an indigenous Catalan grape thatPORTUGAL : BAIRRADA Baga MED BODIED, STRAWBERRY, RED CHERRY, BLACKBERRY, MINERAL, HERBAL, SPICE, OAK 100% Baga grapes from very old vines (80 120 years old) selected from the coolest parts of the vineyard make for a much fresher style of the varietal, proving its versatility and potential for elegance & purity. Pale ruby in color, with delicate fruit, fine tannins, fresh acidity, and nice depth; definitely has potential for aging but can easily be