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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."
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We’ve had a great run lately of Spanish wines with high scores, irresistibly deep flavors, and “are you kidding me” price tags. As Robert Parker mentions in his review of the new 2010 Read More...
Tarima Hill, this wine tastes like it “should cost $30 to $50.” Tarima Hill is made from the oldest vines on the estate from a single hill-top planted in 1935. We’ve really enjoyed selling the “little brother” Tarima bottling for the couple last years and we’re excited to see this top-tier bottling truly deliver something bigger and even more delicious than the Tarima we already love. Look for wave after wave of blueberry and blackberry fruit balancing a thread of fiery earth and incense notes. With this great score the Tarima Hill will sell out quickly and be gone for months.
ROBERT PARKER 93 POINTS - "The opaque purple-colored 2010 Tarima Hill exhibits notes of chocolate fudge, pen ink, graphite, blueberries and blackberries. This full-bodied, 100% Monastrell should drink well for a decade or more. These amazing efforts taste more like they should cost $30 to $50 as opposed to the mid-teens."
ROBERT PARKER 93 POINTS - "The opaque purple-colored 2010 Tarima Hill exhibits notes of chocolate fudge, pen ink, graphite, blueberries and blackberries. This full-bodied, 100% Monastrell should drink well for a decade or more. These amazing efforts taste more like they should cost $30 to $50 as opposed to the mid-teens."
