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Bela Ribera del Duero 2021
Bela Ribera del Duero 2021
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91 points Wine Spectator
An elegant red, with fine tannins enmeshed with flavors of pureed raspberry and black plum reduction, soft fig, thyme and lavender accents, while a minerally underpinning echoes on the finish. Drink now through 2028.
92 points Wine Advocate
The bread-and-butter wine here is the 2021 Bela, produced with Tempranillo from the village of Villalba de Duero (mentioned on the label), from sandy and clay rich soils on limestone mother rock that delivers powerful but not overripe wines with a short-ish élevage to achieve a fine-boned and fresh wine. The grapes were picked between October 1st and 25th, mostly Tempranillo but some 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot too, and it matured in French oak barrels for nine months. it's ripe without excess, with very integrated oak and a velvety palate with silky tannins. It reminds me of the historical wines from the early 1990s, Valribeño and so on, with some rusticity but very honest and characterful. With time in the glass, it develops a precise note of licorice intermixed with berry fruit and some spices and herbs.
PJ00681
Spain
Ribera del Duero
Red
2021
Tempranillo
.750L
Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina 2022
Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina 2022
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Tangy and incisive nose full of chalk and lime citrus. Fresh and bright on the palate with a subtle, smart sweetness that balances the high, bright acidity.
Next to rose, there is no other wine that can turn down the summer heat like Txakoli. It’s not just a pleasure we indulge in when it’s hot outside; it’s essential. If given the choice between our air conditioner and Txakoli, we’d take the Txakoli! - PJ
W20010
Spain
Other Spain
White
2022
Hondambi Zuria
.750L
Freixenet Cordon Negro Cava Brut Sparkling Wine NV
Tajinaste Tinto Tradicional 2021
Tajinaste Tinto Tradicional 2021
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It is vinified in stainless steel. 20% carbonic maceration. 30% goes into American oak for 2-3 months before release.
Augustin explains that you find good acidity from the Listan Negro that grows at around 600m, and good body from the vines that grow around 200m. Vinifying by parcel has allowed him to really get to know the character of each of his vineyards.
PJ00058
Spain
Red
2021
.750L
Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro 2021
Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro 2021
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Intense nose of plum, blackberry and blueberry jam. Very balanced with transparent, well-defined flavours. Tannins in great harmony with the fruit, acidity and wood (which is very subttly worked in). Flavours of plum, red cherry, cranberry, supported by elegant structure. A zesty pull on the finish allows the fruit to linger.
Triton Tinta de Toro is a youthful expression of the oldest clone of Tempranillo in Spain - indigenous to the only Spanish D.O. that resisted phylloxera. During the Middle Ages, Toro was Spain's most famous red winemaking region, and was mentioned in literature by Alfonso IX (King of Leon, 12th c.), Juan Ruiz the Archpriest of Hita, Quevedo, Luis de Gongora, and Miguel de Cervantes. These wines also accompanied Spanish explorers to the new world. D.O. Toro was resuscitated in 1997 by Bodega Numanthia-Termes, founded by Jorge Ordonez and the Eguren family.
W21219
Spain
Toro
Red
2021
.750L
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Pago Florentino Tempranillo 2020
Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro Pago Florentino Tempranillo 2020
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W19219
Spain
Other Spain
Red
2020
Tempranillo
.750L
Los Bermejos Rosado Canary Island 2023
Los Bermejos Rosado Canary Island 2023
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Los Bermejos is on the easternmost island of Lanzarote, only 125km from the African coast where conditions are extreme. A volcanic explosion that lasted from 1730-1736 covered the entire island in lava and ash 3-5 meters deep. Consequently, each vine must be planted in a hole or hoyo that breaks through that infertile volcanic crust of petrified lava to the organic matter that can nourish it. The wind, which acts as a natural fungicide, is so ferocious that each hoyo is surrounded by rock walls for protection. The flora on Lanzarote – including the vines – cannot grow very high; there are not enough nutrients in the soil to support sprawling greenery. Yields are minuscule (16 hL/ha) and each berry is concentrated with flavor. All vineyard work is done meticulously by hand. Some of the wines are certified organic, depending on the vintage. Ignacio supplements his crop with purchased fruit from growers who share his vision of sustainable viticulture; with such low yields the winery would have to own most of the land on the island in order to produce financially sustainable quantities of wine from exclusively proprietary grapes.
PJ00060
Spain
Canary Islands
Rose
2023
Listan Negro
.750L
La Bicicleta Voldadora Rioja Tinto 2022
La Bicicleta Voldadora Rioja Tinto 2022
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"The Flying Bicycle" is Germán Blanco's new project in Rioja Baja. With the help of an old friend and fellow oenologist, Javier Collio, Germán sources fruit from certified organic vineyards in the Navarra part of the appellation. The vineyards are dry-farmed and have an average age of thirty-five years old, grown in a mix of clay and limestone. The wine is made in a cellar in San Adrian, following the Milú philosophy: "happy wines made from happy grapes" is how he defines it. The grapes are de-stemmed and fermented in cold temperature from native yeasts. A slight maceration before the end of fermentation helps to make a delicate and fresh wine; no oak is used, and the wine stays in concrete tanks from five to six months
W20888
Spain
Rioja
Red
2022
.750L
Azimut Brut Nature Rose Cava NV
Azimut Brut Nature Rose Cava NV
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Owned by the Suriol family, Cellers de Can Suriol del Castell is known for making wines and vintage Cava with personality in the organic winemaking tradition. They make wines under the Suriol brand which are all estate bottled fruit and then they make the Azimut line from purchased grapes from their neighbors, all of whom work organically. The Can Suriol vineyards and winery are situated in Alt Penedes, Province of Barcelona, Catalunya. This region is justifiably famous for producing fine wines and cava. The cultivation of the Can Suriol vineyards is done by 100% organic methods as certified by the CCPAE (until 2007 NOP certification). - Jenny & Francois
W20032
Spain
Other Spain
Sparkling
.750L
Dominio del Aguila Picaro Ribera del Duero Clarete 2020
Dominio del Aguila Picaro Ribera del Duero Clarete 2020
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95 points Wine Advocate
Jorge Monzon considers 2020 to be an almost prefect vintage, cool and fresh, reminiscent of the great 2016. The pink 2020 Picaro del Aguila Clarete was produced with 35% Tempranillo, 35% Albillo Mayor and the rest other local grape varieties (Garnacha, Bobal, Brunal, Monastrell, Tempranillo Gris, other Albillos, Garnacha Blanca, Pirules, Jaen, Moscatel, Malvasias...) found in the old vineyards. This is very different from your average rose, more like a serious light red or powerful white that slowly fermented during 11 months and matured in barrel for 18 months. The orange-ish/pink wine is still young and lively, with some notes of toasted sesame seeds and a faint flinty reduction a little a la Coche-Dury, reminiscent of some vintages of their superb white. This was bottled without being racked, and perhaps that's why it has this nice reduction and could be the finest vintage to date. It has a strong chalky aftertaste from the limestone-rich soils, which makes it a terroir white, but it's also very marked by the style (which they updated from the traditional wines in Aranda in the old times) of a unique wine. It's balanced and mellow but not a shy wine, with 14% alcohol and a pH of 3.26. I've tasted 15+-year-old bottles of wines of this style, and they were still lively, so this one should not be shorter lived. Unique. Given my experience with past vintages, I'd wait a little before pulling the cork here. 8,358 bottles and 151 magnums produced. It was bottled in February 2022.
"Their flagship "clarete" is produced with a blend of white and red grapes (35% Tempranillo, 35% Albillo and the rest of mixed varieties). They recovered this ancestral style of wine in the zone of Aranda de Duero, produced with grapes from very old organically farmed vineyards where there are a lot of varieties mixed in the field (Garnacha, Bobal, Bruñal, Monastrell, Tempranillo Gris, other Albillos, Garnacha Blanca, Pirulés, Jaén, Moscatel, Malvasías...), and they all fermented together with Tempranillo and the white Albillo to create what they describe as "a wine that is not a rosé and has aromas of white and the spirit of a red." The clusters are pressed directly and the must settles in concrete in their ancient caves, then it ferments slowly (over eight to nine months) in oak barrels, where the wine matured for a total of 17 months. This is a wine that ages magnificently in bottle, and together with the rosé from López de Heredia (that technically is also a "clarete"), these are the two most characterful and best pink wines produced in Spain today." - Wine Advocate
W21185
Spain
Ribera del Duero
Clarete
2020
.750L
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Red 2021
Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Red 2021
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Cherry, leafy and vanilla notes mingle in this juicy red. Light tannins and lively acidity impart a gentle balance. Not muscular but harmonious. Drink now through 2023. 50,000 cases imported.
W-00000387
Spain
Rioja
Red
2021
Tempranillo
.750L
Llopart Brut Reserva Corpinnat Rose 2020
Llopart Brut Reserva Corpinnat Rose 2020
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The Llopart family were granted their family estate in 1385, making them one of the oldest growers in Penedès. They founded their company for the production of sparkling wines in 1887, making them the second oldest house for sparkling wine in Spain, and the oldest family-owned sparkling wine house in the country. They own 500 Ha of land, 95 of which are planted to organically certified vineyards. In 2017, Llopart became one of the six founding members of CORPINNAT, an new recognized classification for premium organically farmed sparkling wines from heart of Penedès. Llopart were pioneers in the production of Rosé sparkling wines and were one of the first producers to make rosé sparkling from exclusively red varieties.
W19996
Spain
Other Spain
Sparkling
2020
.750L
Loxarel Saniger Penedes Brut Reserva 2021
Loxarel Saniger Penedes Brut Reserva 2021
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A previous vintage was featured in The New York Times article: 20 Wines Under $20: For When the Weather Is Sultry by Eric Asimov
"Several efforts are underway to differentiate conscientiously produced cava from the run-of-the-mill stuff that dominates the category. The Clàssic Penedès appellation is one of them. Those producers under this classification must make their own wines, instead of buying them. If they grow grapes, they must farm organically, and the wines must be aged at least 15 months after the initial fermentation. Loxarel farms biodynamically, and makes this wine with the three classic cava grapes, parellada, macabeu and xarello (of which Loxarel is an anagram). For a $15 wine, this bottle has great delicacy and finesse."
W20165
Spain
Other Spain
Sparkling
2021
Blend
.750L
Zestos Old Vines Garnacha 2020
Zestos Old Vines Garnacha 2020
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PJ00799
Spain
Red
2020
Garnacha
.750L
Gramona Gessami Penedes Blanco 2022
Gramona Gessami Penedes Blanco 2022
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A blend of the native Muscat and the non-native but heat-tolerant Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc. Well over half of the cuvée is Sauvignon Blanc, which provides both the body and acidity. Depending on the vintage, either one or both Muscat varieties are used in addition to a small proportion of Gewürztraminer to boost the aromatics. An alltitude of 200-400 meters. Hand harvested, fermented in tank for 3 months.
Bring on white wine season, I’m ready! I need a break from these cool weather full-bodied reds. If you are in agreement, then look no further than Gramona Gessami Penedes Blanco 2021. It’s like Spring in a bottle! Gessami is an organically grown blend of Muscat, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc, all very aromatic varietals. There is a lovely bouquet of white flowers and orange rind, an interesting combo to say the least. What stands out to me is the texture and fullness of the wine achieved without oak-aging. This is undoubtedly due to the Gewurztraminer. This white is much rounder than a lean New Zealand or French Sauvignon Blanc for instance, but much more refreshing than a full-bodied Chardonnay. Those of you looking for something different to drink this Spring should definitely give this a shot.
Gessami is crafted by Gramona, one of the most prestigious Cava producers. Gramona has a storied history in Penedes, Spain going back to the 1920s! Each generation has brought something new to the estate with Xavier expanding the scientific understanding of lees aging and the inherent properties of Xarel.lo while Jaume has pursued the conversion of all their vineyards – owned and leased – to organic farming as well as converting the family’s vineyards to biodynamic farming as well.
W20866
Spain
Penedes
White
2022
.750L
Adega Algueira Mencia Ribeira Sacra 2021
Adega Algueira Mencia Ribeira Sacra 2021
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Deep red. Spice-accented red berries and cherry on the nose, along with a subtle floral nuance that builds with air. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering lively raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that fan out through the back half. Finishes silky and long, with lingering spiciness and discreet tannins that add gentle grip.
W19556
Spain
Galicia
Red
2021
Mencia
.750L
Gregory Perez Mengoba Mencia de Espanillo Tinto 2015
Gregory Perez Mengoba Mencia de Espanillo Tinto 2015
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93 points Wine Advocate
The 2015 Menca de Espanillo is, as in the previous vintage, a blend with some 15% Garnacha Tintorera (and a pinch of white Godello), sourced from ancient vineyards planted on slate soils at 700 meters altitude in the village of Espanillo. It fermented with part of full clusters in a 5,000-liter oak vat and transferred to a 2,500-liter foudre for malolactic fermentation and 11 months levage. It's a serious Bierzo, a little closed at first, slowly developing some earthy aromas and notes of ripe fruit following the character of the year but still within the elegant and balanced style that is its hallmark
PJ00725
Spain
Red
2015
Mencia
.750L
Can Blau Montsant 2020
Can Blau Montsant 2020
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40% Cariñena, 40% Syrah, and 20% Garnacha - 12 months in French oak barrels.
W21306
Spain
Montsant
Red
2020
.750L
Pigar La Cuvee de Susana Bobal 2021
Pigar La Cuvee de Susana Bobal 2021
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An organically farmed and naturally made Bobal. A very fresh and vibrant red with tingly acidity. Dark purple and blue fruit on full display with a gentle touch of tannins. A slight chill makes this crusher even more crushable! 12.5% abv
Hand harvested, whole clusters, short maceration in stainless steel. Also, that adorable label was created by Susana!
The Piqueras and Garcia families joined forces together in 1952 abbreviating their names to create Bodegas Pigar. Located in Campo de Arcis, a small town in Requena, province of Valencia, where they grew grapes and for many generations sold them off to Cava producers and the like. More than two generations after their families were merely growers, Juan and Susana Lopez moved out of the city back to their farm and are now making microvinifications from their own 8 ha. Everything is farmed without the use of pesticides or chemicals of any kind.
La Cuvee de Susana is from the last parcels they recuperated in the early 2000s. Sixty plus year old Bobal vines on six terraces. Whole clusters fermentation and short maceration for only five days. Stainless fermentation for three months on the lees and bottled in January after the harvest.
PJ00789
Spain
Other Spain
Red
2021
.750L
Bodegas Protos Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016
Bodegas Protos Reserva Ribera del Duero 2016
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This red has focus and depth, in an austere style that remains balanced and fresh. Black cherry fruit lurks beneath espresso, licorice and black pepper flavors, supported by firm, well-integrated tannins and juicy acidity.
W04244
Spain
Ribera del Duero
Red
2016
Tempranillo
.750L
Juan Gil 18 Meses Blue Label Jumilla 2020
Juan Gil 18 Meses Blue Label Jumilla 2020
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92+ points Wine Advocate
I also tasted the 2019 Juan Gil (blue label), the wine formerly known as 18 Months, the time it spends in barrel. They use 100% new oak that is a mixture of French and American. The wine is ripe, oaky and heady (15.5% alcohol), but I felt a change in the oak, which seemed more integrated. When I asked Miguel Gil, he told me they had changed the toast, using less toasted barrels, from medium+ to medium, and that shows in the wine. They still believe this wine should have new oak to give it aging potential. They have also introduced optical sorting of the grapes and eliminate the raisins (by shape) and the unripe grains (by color), and that adds precision and cleanliness. 30,000 bottles were produced. It was bottled in June 2021.
W19177
Spain
Jumilla
Red
2020
Blend
.750L
Segura Viudas Heredad Cava Brut Reserva Sparkling Macabeo/Parellada Blend NV
Segura Viudas Heredad Cava Brut Reserva Sparkling Macabeo/Parellada Blend NV
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Segura Viudas hand crafts distinctive, artisan methode champenoise sparkling wines according to Cava traditions begun over 100 years ago. Steeped in rich Spanish heritage and situated on an estate that dates to the 11th century, Segura Viudas draws on this legacy, blending it with modern winemaking to create sophisticated yet approachable Cavas. The Segura Viudas wines come from the renowned Penedes region of Spain just outside of Barcelona. Reserva Heredad is the estate’s crown jewel?our tete de cuvee?a Cava blended from just Macabeo and Parellada that enjoys aging on the lees for 30 months or longer and riddling by hand.
The opening aromas are from aging on the lees, lightly smokey, with touches of biscuit or bread, which are followed by hints of honey, fruit and flower petals. The palate is excellent, fruity and full of flavor, with dried fruits delivering a delightful sense of abundance.
This Cava defines elegant refreshment, even in it’s presentation. It is a perfect companion for creamy pastas, such as alfredo. It marries perfectly with meat dishes, such as pork and chicken.
W-00004884
Spain
Other Spain
Sparkling
.750L
Gregory Perez Brezo Blanco 2021
Gregory Perez Brezo Blanco 2021
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90% Godello, 10% Dona Blanca. A young and expressive white that is fruit-driven with refreshing acidity. The wine displays notes of pippin apples, citrus fruit, and pear, with a stony character, and slightly dry finish. The refreshing acidity is mouth-watering. A savory note compliments the finish?. This is a tremendous value and perhaps too serious at this price point.
PJ00722
Spain
White
2021
Godello
.750L
Vina Zorzal Navarra Garnacha Blanca 2022
Vina Zorzal Navarra Garnacha Blanca 2022
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Review is on the previous vintage.
93 points Wine Advocate
The varietal white 2021 Garnacha Blanca, from one of their favorite vintages, was picked early to produce the fresh profile they like, with 12.9% alcohol, a pH of 3.15 and 6.55 grams of acidity. They used grapes from the village of Fitero to ferment the must in stainless with indigenous yeasts. The wine matured mostly in concrete, a 2,000-liter Stockinger foudre and five new 500-liter French oak barrels. It's fresh, floral and elegant, with purity and balance, a spicy touch from the wood. It has a very tasty finish and even a salty twist, super fresh with lots of finesse. It has volume and freshness, the vibrancy from an early harvest and the contained ripeness and alcohol. This is the style they wanted for this wine and took the time to find it; it's more Burgundian than Mediterranean, to me. It should age nicely in bottle. And a bargain. 19,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2022
PJ00287
Spain
Navarra
White
2022
Garnacha Blanca
.750L