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$79.99
WINE ADVOCATE 95-98 POINTS -
Inky dark, reddish black in color, this wine looks rich; it
almost glowed, an Aegean sheen enveloping the surface
area. Read More...
The nose is a tangible blend of rich, earthy spice,
dark red and black berries and plums and subtle briary/
bramble notes. The palate combines both sweet and
high-toned fruits (from black raspberries to pomegranate,
cranberry to black currant/cassis) with earthy tangents
and herbal flecks: slatey minerality, black licorice, incense
and black tea. Weaving within and throughout the palate
is a wondrous layer of tannins, at once highlighting the
brightness, balancing the sweet, blending the two. If
this is already stunning in its youth (and it is), time and
patience will lead only to Elysian Fields, where wines
like this one are served. The last touches of sweet spice
and vanilla bean, heartened by deep, dark berry flavors,
slowly, joyfully echoed in the moderately long finish.
$26.98
Alejandro Fernandez, well-known as the owner/winemaker for Pesquera, has scored a home run with this delicious Tempranillo. It began when he discovered an abandoned hillside on the Read More...
banks of the River Duero in themid-1980s that seemed to bring together the ideal conditions to become one of the best vineyards of the region. Ithad a gentle south-facing slope that ended in the river and different soils composed of gravel, clay and gypsum thatpromised to produce the nuances needed to create complex wines from Tempranillo. The results of his discoveryspeak from the bottle and more than a few critics have heard the call.
$64.95
This is the first release of Conde de Hervias. Many of the vines are pre-phylloxera planted on sandy soil (hence their survival) in the town of Torremontalvo. The wine was aged Read More...
in French and American oak for 16 months. The reticent nose offers up cedar, mineral, spice box, incense, and black cherry. Elegant on the palate, structured, and nicely concentrated, the flavors offer considerable complexity, no doubt from the old vines, with the promise of more to come for those who give it another 6-8 years of cellaring. This fine effort will be at its best from now to 2020. Only 300 six packs produced.
$24.98
WINE ADVOCATE 91 POINTS - The 2004 Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, and 5% Graciano aged for 26 months in Read More...
French and American oak. Made in a traditional style, it is already beginning to show aromatic complexity from its extended aging. Cedar, leather, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and blackberry lead to a rich, elegant, plush wine in the style of the superb 2004 vintage. Flavorful, stylish, and lengthy, it will continue to blossom with several more years of cellaring and drink well through 2024.
$44.98
In 1973, Contino was founded and became the first of the 'new wave' of single vineyard Rioja estates. Today, winemaker Jesús Madrazo makes some of Rioja's finest wines, polished Read More...
and comparably modern, but with sense of balance and restraint that gives them amazing elegance and great longevity. Simply put, this is modern Rioja executed perfectly.
The nose of sea salt, loamy earth and cedar box leads to a palate of soft flavors and uplifting tannins; dried cherry with touches of dark florals violets). This is very refined wine but with the right tannic balance. Contino's Rioja also boasts a healthy 10% dollop of Graciano, which enhances the wine's color, freshness and ageability.
The nose of sea salt, loamy earth and cedar box leads to a palate of soft flavors and uplifting tannins; dried cherry with touches of dark florals violets). This is very refined wine but with the right tannic balance. Contino's Rioja also boasts a healthy 10% dollop of Graciano, which enhances the wine's color, freshness and ageability.
$38.98
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS-Intense and concentrated, with a broad array of dark chocolate, maple, smoke and baked peach. Enjoy it on a cool autumn night. Read More...
Wine Medium-Sweet (5%/6% Rs)
$34.98
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS-Viscous and on the sweet side, but still fresh and lively, with orange peel, glazed apricot and maple flavors. Very lively finish Read More...
of bourbon and spice.
Driest Madeira (1%-3% Residual Sugar)
$21.98
WINE ENTHUSIAST 90 POINTS-Luscious, medium-rich Madeira with great concentration of flavor and a complex bouquet. Best served with drier salty cheeses Read More...
such as Aged Gouda or creamy desserts.Bual grape (medium-sweet) 5% to 6% rs. Excellent with cheeses & light desserts.
BODEGAS ARAGONESAS 2011 COTO DE HAYAS CENTENARIA
GARNACHA CAMPO DE BORJA
Item: #381799
GARNACHA CAMPO DE BORJA
Item: #381799
Bottle Size:750ml WS:91
$11.98
This is one of those wines that most people, upon tasting, would overshoot the price point by quite a bit. It's really fantastic. 100% Grenache from 100-year-old vines, the complexity Read More...
and quality of this wine go way above and beyond the entry fee. The nose is a gorgeous melding of earth, minerality, root beer and sassafras notes, red plum and sweet cherry fruit and a good measure of smoky charcuterie. The lush, viscous palate is balanced by appropriate tannins. The fruit is forward and ripe as black cherries and ripe plum take the spotlight with a supporting cast of light spice and minerality lending their voices to the chorus.
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "This fleshy red delivers a rich core of blackberry and blueberry compote, accented by toasty vanilla, sweet licorice and cinnamon spice. Well-integrated tannins give this backbone. A bold, modern style. Drink now through 2017. 2,000 cases imported."
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "This fleshy red delivers a rich core of blackberry and blueberry compote, accented by toasty vanilla, sweet licorice and cinnamon spice. Well-integrated tannins give this backbone. A bold, modern style. Drink now through 2017. 2,000 cases imported."
$44.95
85% Tempranillo with Mazuelo and Graciano. Intense ruby color with equally intense red and black fruit aromatics with spicy and sweet Bourbon nuances. Full and meaty palate Read More...
with incredible depth and a long, velvety and complex finish.
$41.95
TANZER 91 POINTS- A blend of tempranillo and graciano, aged for 24 months in French and American oak): Ruby-red. Cherry, black raspberry and vanilla on Read More...
the nose, with suave tobacco and cedar nuances adding complexity. Sweet and open-knit red fruit flavors gain weight and depth with air, picking up licorice and cocoa powder qualities and a touch of floral pastilles. Silky tannin come on late and add shape to a long, spicy finish. I've no doubt that this is a good cellar candidate but it drinks very well right now.
$9.99
ROBERT PARKER - "Another good buy, the 2009 Rioja Cvne Crianza (80% Tempranillo and the rest other authorized varietals) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, Read More...
loads of fruit (black currants and cherries), licorice and forest floor notes, a supple texture, medium body, and considerable flavor authority as well as character. Drink it over the next 2-3 years."
$29.99
At least 90% Tempranillo with Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo. This wine is aged in a combination of American & French oak for at least 2 years before continuing to age in bottle for Read More...
at least 1 year. Ripe red fruits, warm spices and elegant toasty oak. Good acidity and tannin. Already balanced but will only improve with age.
$12.98
ROBERT PARKER 91 POINTS -
"Another sensational value is the 2009 Rioja Vina Real Crianza. Made from 90% Tempranillo blended with other authorized varietals, Read More...
this effort comes from vineyards in the foothills of Sierra Cantabria. Exceptionally ripe with a dark ruby/purple color, excellent texture, and outstanding concentration, length and equilibrium, this is one of the finest value-priced Riojas in the marketplace. Enjoy it over the next 4-5 years."
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