Herdade de Sao Miguel, Alentejano (Portugal) 2020

 With wines like this one Portugal is poised to supply the world with satisfying wines at good prices.  A blend of four red grapes, Alicante Bouschet (50%) Touriga Nacional (30%) Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, known for making power packed wines, it is — unsurprisingly — a bold wine.  But it’s not overdone.  Robust with lots of dark fruit, yes, but it is remarkably well-balanced and bright. An excellent winter-time wine.  The producer is Casa Relvas, but that’s relegated to small type on back label so everyone will know it by Herdade de Sao Miguel.