$24.98
WINE ADVOCATE 91 POINTS-Dark cherry colored. Strong characteristics of earth, mineral, ripe fruit, toast, chocolate, and coffee. Concentrated on the Read More...
palate with a pure and lengthy finish.
The first wine was launched to the market in 1993 and today Jose Mª Vicente manages the "Propiedad Vitícola Casa Castillo".
The Syrah grapes for the 2009 Valtosca are sourced from the "Valtosca" vineyard, which translates to "Valley of Stone". Pairs well with grilled pork chops or goat cheese cured in pork fat.
$39.99
70% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
The Bodegas El Nido project is the result of the collaboration of the Gil Family, Chris Ringland (one of the best Australian enologists Read More...
The Bodegas El Nido project is the result of the collaboration of the Gil Family, Chris Ringland (one of the best Australian enologists Read More...
and author of Clio and El Nido) and others. The winery is located in the Valle de La Aragona, inside the Murcia district of Jumilla. The vineyards are 64 acres of old Monastrell vines, oriented northeast and all vaso or gobelet trained, and 45 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon planted 25 years ago on smooth hills looking north. For the last three to four years the “Clío” was the most in-demand Spanish wine at Hi-Time. It combines the lush, velvety tannins of Jumilla’s famed Monastrell (aka Mourvedre) with the pedigree of some rare old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon. Many of you know the wine-- we’re just reminding you it’s here. As far as a track record goes, Clío has scored in the mid-90s and up (94-97 points from Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate) in six vintages since 2003-- we believe the 2010 edition is right up there with those vaunted, earlier vintages.
The 2010 Clío starts with a dark cherry red color. The nose is quite intense with dark cassis and comfit fruit mixed with sensations of toasted coffee and licorice; very elegant nose, good finesse. The palate is massive, chewy and filled with a panoply of dark fruits, leather, glorious spice and a touch of flambéed toffee. Very big but also very balanced, beautiful wine.
The 2010 Clío starts with a dark cherry red color. The nose is quite intense with dark cassis and comfit fruit mixed with sensations of toasted coffee and licorice; very elegant nose, good finesse. The palate is massive, chewy and filled with a panoply of dark fruits, leather, glorious spice and a touch of flambéed toffee. Very big but also very balanced, beautiful wine.
$7.99
Tarima Hill is grown and produced in the D.O. Alicante in Eastern Spain, and is a relatively new project of Rafael Cañizares and Jorge Ordoñez. Alicante has a Read More...
long history of grape growing and wine production, which was probably introduced by the ancient Romans. The 'Golden Age of Alicante' wines was during the 16th and 17th centuries, when they were imported to northern Europe by English, Swedish and Flemish merchants. While this 'Golden Age' may have been long ago, the wines produced from this area are still fantastic and can be some of the best-priced, 'top value' wines we see and taste.
The grape used in this wine is 100% Monastrell with the age of the vines ranging from 25-35 years old. The soil is very chalky and are at an elevation of some 2,100 feet above sea level. The winery owns (80 hectares) 192 acres of vineyards, some of which are certified organic.
ROBERT PARKER 91 POINTS - "The 2011 Tarima made from non-organic Monastrell is sensational. From an area dominated by cooperatives, this full-bodied blockbuster boasts plenty of blue and black fruit notes, impressive purity and an enticing texture as well as length. It is hard to believe that wines such as this can be found for under $10 a bottle."
