The 2009 VALDAZAR is 41% Trincadeira da Bairrada, 21% Touriga Nacional, 20% Baga and the rest Tinta Barroca, aged in oak for 12 months. Smoothly textured, there are hints of olives and herbs on the finish of this elegant wine and nuances of roasted beef. Not very deep, it nonetheless feels lush in texture and drinks nicely. Drink now-2017. Campolargo is an interesting winery in Bairrada that presents a less traditional face with its various small production bottlings. Manuel Campolargo makes things that are a bit different than the usual fare—Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux blends, unusual monovarietals and the like. Modern Bairrada isn’t just about Baga—although they make one of those, too. The wines often provide some nice value, as evidenced by some of the offerings this issue, and the off-the-beaten-track wines often hit the mark.Importer: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, NY; tel. (914) 664-3155