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$89.95
WINE ADVOCATE 95 POINTS - "The 2001 Gran Reserva, from another superb vintage, is still youthful in appearance. Sandalwood, graphite, espresso, roasted herbs, violets, Read More...
and blackberry aromas lead to a mouth filling, spicy, plush offering that manages to combine elegance and power....drink this monumental effort through 2031."
The famous Ribera del Duero appellation in Spain’s Castilla y Leon region is the undisputed source of some of the world’s greatest red wines. Based on the noble Tempranillo grape, also familiar to us from Rioja, these full-bodied, suave, and complex wines have intrigued collectors and connoisseurs for generations, and the best among them can improve for decades in the cellar. And this one--with its astronomical score and renowned pedigree--is about as good as Ribera del Duero gets.
From the peerless estate of Bodegas y Viñedos Valudero, we are thrilled to be the exclusive retailer in California offering this great wine, which comes to us already complete with an incredible 10+ years of bottle age! From 100% Tempranillo, or Tinto Fino, as it’s called in Ribera del Duero, this majestic wine was recently awarded 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
The famous Ribera del Duero appellation in Spain’s Castilla y Leon region is the undisputed source of some of the world’s greatest red wines. Based on the noble Tempranillo grape, also familiar to us from Rioja, these full-bodied, suave, and complex wines have intrigued collectors and connoisseurs for generations, and the best among them can improve for decades in the cellar. And this one--with its astronomical score and renowned pedigree--is about as good as Ribera del Duero gets.
From the peerless estate of Bodegas y Viñedos Valudero, we are thrilled to be the exclusive retailer in California offering this great wine, which comes to us already complete with an incredible 10+ years of bottle age! From 100% Tempranillo, or Tinto Fino, as it’s called in Ribera del Duero, this majestic wine was recently awarded 95 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.
$13.98
ROBERT PARKER - "The 2008 Arbucala Esencia Joven is 100% Tinta de Toro (as are all the Toro wines) with a fragrant nose of tar, espresso, and blackberry. Ripe, Read More...
smooth textured, and lively on the palate, this lengthy effort will drink nicely over the next 4-5 years. It is an excellent value."
$350.00
WINE ADVOCATE 98 POINTS - "In the absence of a 2001 Unico, Vega Sicilia has re-released the 2000 Unico which I reviewed in Issue 189. The 2000 Unico Read More...
is deep crimson-colored with an ethereal perfume aided by its extended upbringing. Aromas of Asian spices, lavender, incense, truffle, and confiture of black fruits are compelling. Sweet, forward, rich, and hedonistic, it nevertheless has the balance and structure to continue evolving for another 5-10 years. In strong vintages Vega Sicilia drinks well at age 50 and I would expect the same of the 2000."
$18.95
STEPHEN TANZER'S 90 POINTS - Vivid red. A complex bouquet displays raspberry, dark cherry, Asian spices and dried rose. The spice and floral qualities Read More...
repeat on the palate, enhancing the sweet red berry preserve flavors. The finish strongly echoes the red fruit and floral notes and hangs on with impressive tenacity. .
$34.98
With a deep ruby color this 100%Tempranillo wine has a complex mixture of ripe dark fruit, and well integrated oak. Rich, multi-layered combination of darkfruit and oak tannins, with Read More...
a long satisfying finish. Enjoy with all grilled and roast meats, particularly lambs.
$14.99
ROBERT PARKER 90 POINTS - "
The purple-colored 2005 Vina Santurnia Reserva is denser, richer, and more concentrated. Supple, ripe, and structured Read More...
on the palate, it will evolve for another 1-2 years and drink well through 2020.
The 2005 Vina Santurnia Reserva is a traditionally styled Rioja that spent 2 years in American oak. Predominantly Tempranillo with a bit of Graciano and Mazuelo."
The 2005 Vina Santurnia Reserva is a traditionally styled Rioja that spent 2 years in American oak. Predominantly Tempranillo with a bit of Graciano and Mazuelo."
$17.99
ROBERT PARKER 93 POINTS - "The 2011 Vizcarra Roble, 100% Tempranillo from organic vineyards, was aged seven months in both French and American oak. Read More...
Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a sumptuous nose of blackberries, new saddle leather, licorice, camphor and crushed rocks. With a superb texture and full-bodied mouthfeel, and built like a skyscraper, this multidimensional Ribera del Duero is already drinking fabulously well. It should continue to do so for up to a decade."
$12.98
There is Tempranillo growing across most of Spain, from world famous regions like Rioja and Ribera del Deuro to the Penedes, Toro, and nearly all of La Mancha. The gnarled old vines Read More...
planted on such rocky and austere soils don’t produce much. Low yields are essential for concentrated, flavorful wines, but La Mancha’s recent history has mostly been about inexpensive, easy drinking wines. With these great raw materials in the vineyard, Importer Jorge Ordonez knew that La Mancha could do much better. Rather than finding an existing winery to import, Jorge found the right vineyards in the Northwest of La Mancha and hired his own winemaker.
WINERY NOTES- "This single vineyard-designated wine has plenty of red cherries, blueberries, mulberries and red raisins, depicting grapes pushed to full ripeness without going beyond the boundary into excessive over ripeness. The oak character is relatively elegant with toasty, coffee hints only, and the balanced wine shows some lingering length as well. Drink now or in the next five or so years."
WINERY NOTES- "This single vineyard-designated wine has plenty of red cherries, blueberries, mulberries and red raisins, depicting grapes pushed to full ripeness without going beyond the boundary into excessive over ripeness. The oak character is relatively elegant with toasty, coffee hints only, and the balanced wine shows some lingering length as well. Drink now or in the next five or so years."
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