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Panarroz Jumilla 2007 Jumilla 750ml (165407)
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An amazing bargain from Spain, this blend of mourvèdre, grenache, and syrah bursts with plum, blackberry, and licorice-infused fruit. There is a bit of pepper as well, and the wine is silky, soft, and opulent. Serve it at a barbecue.
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El Coto Crianza 2005 Rioja 750ml (165796)
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The nose is all berry fruit with a smooth brightness of red fruit and light oak, that carries onto a refreshing finish.
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Casas del Mar Cava Brut Blanc de Blanc NV 750ml (186044)
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A traditional blend of Xarello, Parellada and Macabeo, with the Xarello vines being over 75 years old, making this Cava taste very much like a true Champagne, but for a mere fraction of the price.
A delightful Spanish Cava. Delicate bubble with apple/apricot flavors and a hint of toast.
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Altovinum Evodia Old Vine Garnacha Calatayud 2008 Spain 750ml (165642)
| WA: NR |
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Evodia; the Greek word for "aroma" -- with that being said, it's a perfect name for this wine! Very fresh, straightforward scents of raspberry and blackberry, plus a hint of cracked pepper. Juicy and tannin-free, with spicy red and dark berry flavors and gentle mineral lift. Easy to drink and a superb value, with good finishing bite.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (WA): NR
"The vineyards for this new project are between 850 and 1000 meters of elevation and the Garnacha vines are up to 100 years of age, planted on pure slate. Purple-colored, this 100% Garnacha offers a lovely perfume of spice box, mineral, and wild cherry. This leads to an intensely fruity wine with loads of flavor, a smooth texture, and a pure, fruit-filled finish."
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Valdelapinta Verdejo 2009 Rueda 750ml (163510)
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Bright pale gold in color, this 100% stainless steel fermented Verdejo, bursts with white peach, melon, flowers and light minerals. Crisp citrus flavors, and clean extracted fruit make this a juicy, well textured wine because of extended lees contact. The finish is vibrant, yet long, round and smooth.
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Montebuena Tempranillo 2009 Rioja 750ml (165658)
| WA: 90 |
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Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (WA): 90
"The 2009 Montebuena is 100% Tempranillo. Dark ruby-colored, it offers an appealing perfume of spice box, leather, tobacco, and blackberry. On the palate it is packed with ripe fruit, has outstanding concentration, and impeccable balance. It is a great bargain that offers a sneak preview of the great 2009 vintage in Rioja and northern Spain in general. It should drink well for 6-8 years"
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DO Emporta 3 Fincas Tinto Crianza 2006 Perelada 750ml (163147)
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2006 Castillo Perelada 3 Fincas Crianza has a bright yet fairly intense red cherry-ruby color with slight garnet reflects on the rime. The nose exposes aromas of mature red fruits, liquorice, mineral and light toasted notes from the oak. The palate is quite fleshy, juicy and balance yet substantial without being heavy due to a great acidity. Present yet fairly integrated young tannins frame and carry, along with the acidity, the ripe red fruit toward the mouthwatering, earthy finish. The tannins are fine and chewy yet a bit young, and could settle down with a bit more time on the bottle. It is a wine that combines a very good mouthful and pleasurable fresh red fruit flavors with a twist of earthiness and slightly oaky, toasted notes.
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Codorniu Brut Pinot Noir NV Cava Spain 750ml (185190)
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Pale pink color, refreshingly crisp and elegant with plenty of fresh raspberries and black currants.
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Burgans Albarino 2008 Rias Baixas 750ml (163470)
| WA: 90 |
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Burgans is made at the famous Bodega Martin Codax by Luciano Almoedo, perhaps the biggest advocate of the Albarino varietal in Spain. Luciano was extremely influential in obtaining worldwide recognition for not only the varietal, but also Rias-Baixas, where he was the founder and first leader of the AOC. Today, the Bodega has grown considerably and is known as one of the most progressive in the zone. The use of wood is definitively eschewed at the Bodega in order to preserve the natural lift and minerality of the grapes. As such, the wines are fermented and aged in stainless steel with light lees stirring. The wine is blended by Eric Solomon, working in concert with the property, and is bottled in the spring after harvest.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (WA): 90
“…sprightly nose of mineral, spring flowers, and lemon peel. Ripe, balanced and concentrated…in terms of bang for the buck, it has no challenger.”
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Don Roman Tinto 2007 Rioja 750ml (163112)
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Aged three months in American oak and a minimum of nine months in bottle. Brilliant violet, black cherry, vanilla and spice coupled with sweet purity of fruit. A modern Rioja, supple and elgant.
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