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Herencia Altés Garnatxa Blanca is born in a Mediterranean climate yet affected by a marked continental influence bringing cold winters. A range of Garnatxa vines, some very old, others younger, Read More...
were used to achieve complexity and balance. Of key importance was picking the grapes before the natural acidity was lost. The wines spend a further 2 months on fine lees to gain texture and complexity. The resultant wine is a joy to taste: lush, lean and sexy, balanced and beautiful, athletic and gorgeous.
The nose is filled with fruit and florals: lychee, mixed stonefruits, fields of wildflowers, orange blossom. A streak of river water minerality courses throughout. The palate swells with lush viscosity that is cleaned up by acidity, uplifted and brightened. Tastes of white peach, nectarine, apricot and lychee merge with sea salt and nougat on the midpalate. Hints of hazelnut, orange pith and mandarin orange reverberate as the finish lasts and lasts. This is 100% Garnatxa Blanca (white Grenache) that is perfect for the Dog Days of summer: it's very tasty, quite refreshing and drinks way out of its niveau!
The nose is filled with fruit and florals: lychee, mixed stonefruits, fields of wildflowers, orange blossom. A streak of river water minerality courses throughout. The palate swells with lush viscosity that is cleaned up by acidity, uplifted and brightened. Tastes of white peach, nectarine, apricot and lychee merge with sea salt and nougat on the midpalate. Hints of hazelnut, orange pith and mandarin orange reverberate as the finish lasts and lasts. This is 100% Garnatxa Blanca (white Grenache) that is perfect for the Dog Days of summer: it's very tasty, quite refreshing and drinks way out of its niveau!
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ROBERT PARKER 91 POINTS -“Another incredible value and full-throttle wine made from 100% Grenache, Herencia Altes’s vineyards are situated high on the Read More...
hillside above the village of Batea, where grapes have been grown since the 15th century. This offering, from very old vines and aged completely in concrete, is a naked, unadulterated, unmanipulated effort with great minerality (from the chalky, limestone soils) and an intensity and richness (from the old vines) that are normally found in $50+ wines. As I told Eric Solomon, at these ridiculously low prices, consumers will never suspect the wines are at this level of quality. This outstanding 2011 offers loads of kirsch, raspberry, licorice, garrigue and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied and dense, it is best consumed over the next 2-3 years. A killer value, it is a custom cuvee made for Eric Solomon by proprietor Nuria Altes."
Famed importer Eric Solomon’s mantra has long been “place over process”. If there ever was a wine that embodied this slogan it this Garnatxa (i.e. Gernache) from Catalonia’s still obscure Terra Alta region. As its name implies, this is a highland region (elevation is approximately 1300 feet) that is tucked away in the extreme south of Catalonia. It borders Aragon and Valencia and possesses precious plots of old bush-trained Grenache vines. The soils are excellent for fine wine production with plenty of limestone and good drainage. Really, the region has all the right elements of climate, soil, and vine material to make world class wines that, in time, should rival those of nearby Priorat. What Terra Alta lacks are more producers like Nuria Altes with the vision and passion to fully maximize the vast potential of the area. For many generations Nuria Altes' family has cultivated vines around the Terra Alta village of Batea. The Altes Herencia project was conceived to fulfill her dream to put Terra Alta on the map and showcase her family’s viticultural herencia (heritage). For this Grenache she has succeeded in spectacular fashion in capturing the electric fruit purity and mineral essence of this special place without the use of oak or high tech winemaking tricks.
Famed importer Eric Solomon’s mantra has long been “place over process”. If there ever was a wine that embodied this slogan it this Garnatxa (i.e. Gernache) from Catalonia’s still obscure Terra Alta region. As its name implies, this is a highland region (elevation is approximately 1300 feet) that is tucked away in the extreme south of Catalonia. It borders Aragon and Valencia and possesses precious plots of old bush-trained Grenache vines. The soils are excellent for fine wine production with plenty of limestone and good drainage. Really, the region has all the right elements of climate, soil, and vine material to make world class wines that, in time, should rival those of nearby Priorat. What Terra Alta lacks are more producers like Nuria Altes with the vision and passion to fully maximize the vast potential of the area. For many generations Nuria Altes' family has cultivated vines around the Terra Alta village of Batea. The Altes Herencia project was conceived to fulfill her dream to put Terra Alta on the map and showcase her family’s viticultural herencia (heritage). For this Grenache she has succeeded in spectacular fashion in capturing the electric fruit purity and mineral essence of this special place without the use of oak or high tech winemaking tricks.
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Here's a juicy, fruit-forward wine…bright cherry and cassis flavors, all driven by tangy acidity. Modest finish. A blend of Garnacha, Carignan, Tempranillo, Garnacha Peluda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Read More...
and Syrah
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50% Carinena, 20% each of Merlot and Syrah, and 10% Petit Verdot) Deep ruby. Cherry and dark berries on the nose, with an intense floral quality adding an exotic touch. Firm, focused Read More...
and sweet in the mouth, offering slightly hard-edged cherry and bitter berry skin flavors. A dark chocolate note appears on the long, chewy finish. (International Wine Cellars)
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The 2011 Portal White is composed of 70% Garnacha Blanco, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and the balance Macabeu and Viognier fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Exhibits a beautiful nose Read More...
of minerals and fresh stone fruits. Vibrant and mouthwatering with amazing complexity and palate weight. Finish is balanced and long with crisp acidity to give this wine a freshness that keeps you coming back for more.
A staff and customers favorite for the last 3 years!
A staff and customers favorite for the last 3 years!
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