Name: Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal Manchuela 2022
Brand: T.Edward Wine, LTD.
SKU: W21023
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Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen Bobal Manchuela 2022

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This vintage has yet to be reviewed, however, the Wine Advocate has scored it in the nineties every year since 2015!
2015 (90pts), 2016 (91pts), 2017 (92pts), 2018 (91 pts), 2019 (92pts), 2020 (92pts), and 2021 (93pts)

Review is on the 2021 vintage: 93 points Wine Advocate
Juan António Ponce told me 2021 is one of those vintages when you realize in wine you never know everything... He thinks the 2021 Clos Lojen is the most complete vintage ever for this wine, with unusual freshness (despite "normal" parameters like a pH of 3.7 and five grams of acidity) and 12% alcohol. It's intense and has varietal Bobal typicity with good weight. It fermented in 4,500-liter oak vats with 100% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 4,500-, 10,000- and 15,000-liter French oak vats for six months. This is sharp and austere, with lower alcohol and is more mineral than fruit-driven. Incredible value. 12 %abv

SKU

W21023

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Bobal

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Ponce Manchuela Rojo 2021

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Bodegas Ponce Manchuela Rojo 2021

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97 points Wine Advocate
The 2021 Ponce has a moderate 12.5% alcohol, lower than the 2022 that I also tasted next to it, which references a cooler year in which he decided to age the wine in 600-liter oak barrels, which allowed him to include smaller lots into the final blend. It feels very young and lively, a wine that is going to age nicely in bottle. It has an expressive nose combining floral, berry and herbal notes...
Drinking Window: 2024-2034

SKU

PJ01564

COUNTRY

Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2021

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Protos Tinto Fino Ribera del Duero 2022

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Winemaker Notes:
"Cherry colour with garnet rim, bright and intense. Red fruit expression, powerful, elegant, dry stone, coca bean, creamy oak, hints of spices. Powerful, flavourful, fruity, good acidity, smoky aftertaste, toasty, long finish."

In 1927, a group of 15 vine-growers banded together to create the Cooperativa Ribera del Duero (which translates as "Bank of the Duero River"). They were the first to make a wine called "Ribera del Duero", and as regional pioneers, eventually gave their name to the DO when it was created in 1982. Generations later, this cooperative is producing some of the most highly acclaimed wines in Spain under the name "Protos", meaning "First" in Greek.

In 2008, Protos reached another milestone with the completion of its state-of-the-art winery by renowned British architect Richard Rogers. A modern architectural gem, the winery is built into the mountain just beneath Penafiel Castle, at once complementing and contrasting the ancient landmark.

LOCATION OF VINEYARD
Protos has two wineries in the heart of the Ribera del Duero: Penafiel (near Valladolid) and Anguix (near Burgos). Their third winery, La Seca, is where they make Verdejo in the neighboring Rueda DO near Valladolid. Protos owns 100 hectares of vineyards around its wineries and has partnerships with several local growers who supply additional grapes.

WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
Protos has the unique distinction of offering wines from two DOs, producing fresh, aromatic Verdejos from Rueda in addition to varietal Tempranillos from Ribera del Duero. Harvesting is entirely manual, and production is gathered in 20-kilogram boxes (just over 44 pounds) to aid in ensuring only completely healthy, whole grapes reach the fermentation tanks. Protos has also implemented an extensive R&D program to test the effects of different types of barrels on its wines.

In both DOs, Protos leverages its generations of winemaking experience, cutting-edge technology, and philosophy of "Quality above all" to produce exceptional wines.

Jose Serrano Carlos Guzman graduated from the L´Ecole Nationale Superieure Agronomique in Montpellier, France, with a degree in viticulture. Following graduation, he served as winemaker and technical director at several estates, including Bodega Cooperative de Morales de Toro (DO Toro), Bodegas Marques de Riscal (DO Rueda), and finally Bodegas Roqueta (DO Pla de Bages). He became Winemaker Director at Bodegas Protos in 1999.

SKU

W00964

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Ribera del Duero

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Tinto Fino

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva 2010

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Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva 2010

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90 pts Wine Advocate
All tertiary and balsamic aromas, the nose of the 2010 Monte Real Gran Reserva exploded in a mixture of cigar ash, incense, cold bonfire, used leather and forest floor. The palate was round and polished with some dusty tannins that should welcome some food.

100% Tempranillo from Cenicero. Classical vinification with destalked, crushed grapes, using new fermentation technologies and long maceration periods. Aged for 18 months in American oak barrels with the appropriate rackings and natural stabilization. Aged in the bottle for at least 6 months before release.

SKU

W10941

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2010

VOLUME

.750L

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yes

Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja 2004

Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva 2004

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Bodegas Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva Rioja 2004

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W21747

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Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2004

VOLUME

.750L

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yes

Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Reserva Monte Real 2019

Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Reserva Monte Real 2017

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92 points James Suckling
Quite an understated and traditional bottling of Rioja, showing red and black berries, hints of dried mushroom, peppercorns, dark earth and tobacco on the nose. Chewy and juicy on the medium-bodied palate, showing a fresh array of berries and plums. Drinkable now, but better from 2025.

SKU

W20481

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2019

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Unica Reserva Rioja 2019

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Second Place finisher in our 2023 Wine of the Year blind-tasting!

Second place goes to Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Unica Reserva Rioja 2019! This is a stellar Reserva Rioja from the latest outstanding vintage of the region 2019. Tasting this blind it was apparent that it was Rioja as it demonstrated those classic Rioja notes of dill, savory Tempranillo fruit, and a touch of sweet wood influence. What captivated us about the wine was how seductive the fruit was, ripe without being sweet. We would categorize this as a youthful modern Rioja with enough classic notes to do Rioja proud. This wine is going to make a lot of new friends as it is absolutely irresistible now, but yes it will age a decade easily.

Organic. The Eguren family are the pioneers in the production of parcel specific single cru wines from Rioja in the Burgundy model. Sierra Cantabria Reserva Única is the family’s introduction to their single vineyard range, which is sourced from a spectacular vineyard on the banks of the Ebro River in Labastida. The entire vineyard is vinified as a Reserva, and throughout the aging process, Marcos Eguren carries out a severe barrel selection with only the finest being used for Unica. The wine is produced every vintage, but in varying quantities (1,500-4,000 cases) depending on the quality of the year. Unica represents a premier cru style Rioja single vineyard with fantastic structure, a seamless texture, and a pure red fruit character. Tempranillo (97 %) and Graciano (3 %) from vines older than 30 years.

Second place goes to Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Unica Reserva Rioja 2019! This is a stellar Reserva Rioja from the latest outstanding vintage of the region 2019. Tasting this blind it was apparent that it was Rioja as it demonstrated those classic Rioja notes of dill, savory Tempranillo fruit, and a touch of sweet wood influence. What captivated us about the wine was how seductive the fruit was, ripe without being sweet. We would categorize this as a youthful modern Rioja with enough classic notes to do Rioja proud. This wine is going to make a lot of new friends as it is absolutely irresistible now, but yes it will age a decade easily.

SKU

PJ00566

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2019

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Valdelosfrailes Cigales Rosado 2023

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Bodegas Valdelosfrailes Cigales Rosado 2023

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PJ01136

COUNTRY

Spain

TYPE

Rose

VINTAGE

2023

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Vatan Toro 2020

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Bodegas Vatan Toro 2020

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94 points Vinous
The 2020 Vatan comes from exceptionally old vines in the Quemaos vineyard situated in the Villaester de Abajo area. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels, it displays a dark purple color. The balsamic nose reveals plums, sour cherries and subtle blackberries over a cedar layer. Rich, creamy and juicy on the palate, the supple tannins and mild intensity leads to a nuanced, enduring finish. This is a vibrant interpretation of a successful year in Toro. Drinking Window: 2025-2040

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W10474

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Toro

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2020

VARIETAL

Tina da Toro

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.750L

Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro 2021

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Bodegas Vatan Triton Tinta de Toro 2021

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93 points Decanter
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.

SKU

W21219

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Toro

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2021

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Vernum Ulterior Parcela No. 4 Mazuelo 2018

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Bodegas Vernum Ulterior Parcela No. 4 Mazuelo 2018

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W21296

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Spain

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Other Spain

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Red

VINTAGE

2018

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Volver Single Vineyard Tempranillo La Mancha 2021

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Bodegas Volver Single Vineyard Tempranillo La Mancha 2021

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This has aromas of black fruit, blueberries, dried oysters, grilled herbs and mushrooms. Its full-bodied with firm, fine tannins. Savory and structured with excellent energy. Drink or hold.

SKU

W10925

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2021

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz Ribera del Duero 2020

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Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz Ribera del Duero 2020

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93 points James Suckling
Fine oak spices and cocoa powder to the ripe cherries, cassis, black cherries and warm stones. Full-bodied and polished on the palate with tightly wound tannins that seep through the compact fruit. Good balance between tight structure and fruit density. From organically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but better from 2024.

92 points Wine Spectator
Long and creamy, this elegant red is structured by supple tannins and juicy acidity, a fine frame for the appealing range of baked black cherry, fig cake, mocha and sage. Fresh, spiced finish. Drink now through 2028.

SKU

PJ01426

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Ribera del Duero

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2020

VARIETAL

Tinto Fino

VOLUME

.750L

Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz Roble Ribera del Duero 2022

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Bodegas Y Vinedos Valderiz Roble Ribera del Duero 2022

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Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels to bring out the tinta del país, this Valdehermoso is full of character, with intense aromas of well-ripened wild fruits and underlayers of spice and a certain smokiness. It is well-rounded on the mouth, with much of its body coming from smoothly presented tannins. It is very fruity with a hint of wood, and has a pleasant, lingering finish.

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PJ01425

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Ribera del Duero

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Tinto Fino

VOLUME

.750L

Bohigas Brut Reserva Cava NV

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Bohigas Brut Reserva Cava NV

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(50% Xarel·lo, 30% Macabeo, 20% Parellada)."My favorite of the two sparkling Cavas is the non-vintage Brut Reserva Cava. Made from a classic blend (for this area) of Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada planted in limestone and clay soils, the wine spends 24 months on its lees before disgorgement. It is an excellent value for consumers looking for alternatives to French Champagne. Lemon/lime, crushed rock and white currant notes are present in this crisp, elegant, refreshing, zesty, dry sparkler. Hints of wheat thins and brioche add complexity.

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W04757

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Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Sparkling

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.750L

Burgans Rias Baixas Albarino 2023

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Burgans Rias Baixas Albarino 2023

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Winery Notes:
"Light yellow. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes ripe melon, nectarine and mango, with hints of lemon pith and ginger adding urgency and lift. Smooth and broad on the palate, offering juicy tropical and pit fruit flavors plus a suggestion of honeysuckle. Becomes more vibrant with air, picking up a mineral quality that carries through a very long, seamless finish, with the nectarine and floral notes echoing."

SKU

W08081

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Galicia

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2023

VARIETAL

Albarino

VOLUME

.750L

Callejuela Manzanilla Fina NV 375mL

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Callejuela Manzanilla Fina NV 375mL

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PJ00823

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Spain

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Sherry

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.375L

Campo Viejo Cava Rose NV

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TASTING NOTES:

AROMA AND PALATE
Pleasant, powerful nose of ripe red berries.

Round mouth-feel, with a lingering aftertaste. Balanced, fruity and full of flavor.

ENJOY WITH
The excellent, original taste of this cava means you can enjoy it as an aperitif or with international dishes such as risottos, pasta, cheeses, sausages, white meat and fish as well as with spicier meals and with dishes in a sauce.

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W18923

COUNTRY

Spain

TYPE

Sparkling

VOLUME

.750L

Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva 2016

Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva 2016

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Winemaker Notes:
Ruby red with a gold-tinged rim. Deep, vibrant color. A Complex nose. It retains the ripe red-berry fruit aromas of blackberries, blueberries, and block plums extraordinarily well. Gradually it opens up to reveal smoky, toasted wood nuances, with spices and hints of minerals and tobacco. A Smooth mouth-feel, with sweet, polished tannins. A long, elegant, perfumed finish with final hints of coffee with chocolate.

SKU

W09946

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2016

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Red 2017

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Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva Red 2017

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"Ruby red colour with a golden rim. Bright and deep. Complex aromas. There is a great balance between the fruit (cherries, black plums, ripe blackberries) and the clean nuances of the wood (clove, pepper, vanilla and coconut). The nose is further enriched by the aromas that develop during bottle ageing. Smooth and balanced on the palate with a full, elegant feel and a long, lingering finish." Winemaker notes

Aged for 18 months in American and French-oak casks (50%). Rounded off for 18 months in the bottle cellar.

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W-00000800

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2017

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

Campo Viejo Rioja Tempranillo Red 2021

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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.

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W-00000387

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Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2021

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

Casa Castillo Jumilla Monastrell 2021

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Casa Castillo Jumilla Monastrell 2021

92+ WA

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Review is on the previous vintage.
92+ points Wine Advocate
The 2020 Monastrell is pure Monastrell in this exceptional vintage for the grape (in previous years it had up to 20% Garnacha, but there was little Garnacha in 2020). The grapes come from sandy vineyards on the valley floor, and they fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and a shortish maceration. The wine matured in 500-liter oak barrels and 5,000-liter oak vats for nine months. In 2020, there were more grapes from old vines that were used before for the Vino de Finca, which was discontinued. This wine is very aromatic, elegant, expressive and reaching a level I have not seen before in this wine. It's refreshing, light, balanced, nuanced, with velvety tannins and very clean, really transcending its price point. Balanced is the word, and it's also available and affordable and sets the tone for the 2020s.

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W21177

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Spain

REGION

Jumilla

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Red

VINTAGE

2021

VARIETAL

Monastrell

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.750L

Castell de Santueri Negre 2017

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Castell de Santueri Negre 2017

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W21294

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Spain

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Mallorca

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Red

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2017

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.750L

Castillo de Fuente Valencia Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

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Bouquet has notes of cherry with hints of violet. Red fruits, with a gentle spicy note. Balanced, velvety palate leads to a soft tannic finish. A great change of pace from California Cabernet Sauvignons.

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PJ01067

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Spain

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Other Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Cellars dei Can Suriol Azimut Brisat Orange Wine 2022

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Cellars dei Can Suriol Azimut Brisat Orange Wine 2022

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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

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W20852

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Spain

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Other Spain

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2022

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.750L

Celler 9+ Tarragona 1r Blanc 2023

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Celler 9+ Tarragona 1r Blanc 2023

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85% Cartoixà (aka Xarel•lo), 15% Macabeu
Making of: the grapes are destemmed and pressed. After settling (debourbage) for 24 hours, the clear must is racked into and stainless steel tanks, where it ferments naturally for 18-20 days at low temperatures (around 14-15ºC). The wine spends 9 months in tanks with weekly lees-stirring (batonnage) to obtain a lush, smooth texture. No fining or filtration, no sulfur added.

Personality: a mixture of yellow peach, apricots and tropical fruits like pineapple, lychee and papaya. Generous, well-structured palate with zesty citrus freshness. A wine to enjoy every day, on its own or with light dishes like salads, fish, or vegetables.

The Celler 9+ vineyards are located only a few kilometers from the Mediterranean coast and benefit from its warm and mild climate – there’s enough rainfall, and the constant breeze called Marinada cools off and dries the grapes, helping them to stay healthy and ripen evenly.

The farm focuses on indigenous grapes and maximum sustainability. As Celler 9+’s winemaker asserts, "Our philosophy is that the future will be environmentally friendly and sustainable … or there won’t be one at all."

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PJ01391

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Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2023

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.750L

Cesar Marquez Perez La Salvacion Godello 2022

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Cesar Marquez Perez La Salvacion Godello 2022

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94 points Wine Advocate
The 2022 La Salvación is quite tight, serious and a little closed. It's riper and rounder than the 2021, with 13.5% alcohol but keeping the freshness and acidity, with pH of 3.09 and 7.35 grams of acidity. It's juicy and tender, with a chalky sensation in the finish. This is round and very approachable. 7,936 bottles were filled in August 2023, after the wine spent 12 months in 500-liter French oak barrels.

A star is rising in Bierzo! César Marquez Pérez hails from a family with deep roots in the Bierzo wine region. Historical deeds in the town of Valtuille de Abajo date the ancestral origin of the family in this region to 1752. Cesar’s focus is mainly on micro-vinifications of old-vine Godello and Mencía from parajes (small plots). These parajes yield widely differing characteristics depending on their soil composition (mixtures of sand, clay, decomposed granite and stone) and the orientation and slope of the vineyards. Ultimately, Cesar envisions making single-parcel vinifications and is laying the foundation to map this region in a manner parallel to the Cru appellations of the world.

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PJ00380

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Spain

REGION

Galicia

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Godello

VOLUME

.750L

Cesar Marquez Perez Pico Ferreira Mencia 2022

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Cesar Marquez Perez Pico Ferreira Mencia 2022

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95 points Wine Advocate
The 2022 Pico Ferreira was sourced from northeast-facing ancient vines in the village of Corullón on shallow slate soils that deliver small bunches. Each of the three plots fermented separately with their own yeasts with 25% full clusters and 45 days of maceration, and the wine matured in a combination of 500- and 600-liter oak barrels for one year. It's open, expressive and juicy, young and fruit-driven but with complexity and depth, keeping the alcohol to a moderate 13.3% alcohol balanced by a pH of 3.67 and 4.99 grams of acidity. It's harmonious, elegant and serious, with has depth and complexity. 1,908 bottles were filled in January 2024.

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PJ01165

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Spain

REGION

Galicia

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Mencia

VOLUME

.750L

Clos Mogador Priorat 2020

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Clos Mogador Priorat 2020

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97 points Wine Advocate
The 2020 Clos Mogador comes from a very challenging vintage in Priorat, a year with lots of rain and some fungus problems that are very unusual in the zone, which is usually very healthy. They bought a further four hectares so they could keep the volume despite the difficulties with mildew. The wine is more tannic and a little astringent despite now having any time in barrels anymore; starting this year, it matured exclusively in 2,000-liter oak foudre, and the impact of the wood is milder. A very good result, it's powerful but has good balance. The vintage is more tannic, and the quality of the tannins is not the same as those from 2019, as they couldn't wait for better tannins because of the risk of losing acidity and freshness. 26,000 bottles produced. 2024 - 2032

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W21748

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Spain

REGION

Priorat

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2020

VOLUME

.750L

Costador Terroirs Mediterranis Metamorphika Macabeu Brisat 2022

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Costador Terroirs Mediterranis Metamorphika Macabeu Brisat 2022

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From vines around 70-80 years old planted to four hectares of clay, stony and calcareous soils, the grapes are hand-harvested at the end of September with intense sorting. Maceration lasts a minimum of 12 weeks wiht 50% whole-cluster and the rest de-stemmed. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in clay amphorae (300-3500L), using indigenous yeasts, between 4-6 weeks without temperature control. The wine rests on lees for three months with stirring once a day in the beginning and then once a week. Aged for four months in clay amphora. Unfined and unfiltered.

Costador Terroirs works only using organic and biodynamic practices, on a singular mountain where there are very old vineyard (someone of them certified). The vineyards are very old, the major part between 60 to 110 year, spanning different “terroirs” (slate, clay and limestone) at altitudes between 400 to 800 meters. With the high contrast of temperatures, the grapes can mature for long periods allowing the preservation of freshness and acidity. The temperatures are always controlled throughout the entire process, from the moment we pick up the grape to fermentation and aging. The estate strives to preserve the authentic flavor and taste of the varietals, only using wild and autochthonous yeasts for fermentation. The major part of the fermentation s don amphora or stainless steel tanks, along wit used French and acacia oak barrels. Aging is done in amphorae and used oak as well. The estate allows a genuine wine to develop from it's place of origin. The estate works with autochthonous Catalan varieties of grape: Reds - Grenache, Carignan, Sumoll Negre, and Trepat. Whites - Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Sumoll lanc, Parellada and Grenache Blanc. The estate's strictly holds to organic and biodynamic practices from vineyard to aging.

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PJ01379

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Cristalino Cava Brut Rose Sparkling Wine NV

82 WS

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A firm, dry rosé, offering cherry compote flavor and moderate concentration, backed by an aftertaste of rhubarb. - WS82

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W-00000168

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Sparkling

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.750L

Cristalino Cava Brut Sparkling Wine NV

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Eric Asimov of The New York Times:
This cava, the bubbly of Spain, is straightforward and uncomplicated. It’s dry and fresh, with yeasty, apple flavors and a lacy texture. In case anybody confuses it with a far more exalted sparkling wine, the label will set you straight: Jaume Serra Cristalino is not affiliated with, sponsored by, approved by, endorsed by, or in any way connected to Louis Roederer’s Cristal Champagne or Louis Roederer.

Subtle, leesy aromas of apple, spices, flowers and nuts. Dry, racy and perfumed, with intense ginger and apple flavors complicated by nutty and floral nuances. Finishes quite dry and restrained. Unusually subtle, fresh, clean Cava. - IWC

SKU

W-00000169

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Other Spain

TYPE

Sparkling

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Cune Crianza Rioja 2020

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CVNE Cune Crianza Rioja 2020

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91 points James Suckling
A fruity and plummy nose with lots of cherries, strawberries and some spices. Ripe, crunchy and fruit-expressive on the medium-bodied palate rounded by firm and nicely chewy tannins. Not complex, but has good length in the finish.

SKU

W19726

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2020

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 Gift Pack

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CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 Gift Pack

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Limited Edition Gift Pack includes two bottles of Gran Reserva Rioja 2015 and a decanter.

93 pts Vinous
Glistening ruby. Expansive red and blue fruit, pipe tobacco, potpourri and baking spice aromas, with vanilla and smoky mineral notes slowly emerging. Sappy and gently chewy on the palate, offering spice-accented black raspberry, bitter cherry and rose pastille flavors that turn sweeter on the back half. Shows sharp focus and repeating florality on the long, subtly tannic finish, which leaves behind notes of candied blue fruits and cola.

85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo o 36 months of age in American & French oak o Hand selected grapes from "Rioja Alta" subzone o 36 additional months of age in bottle

SKU

W20425

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2015

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

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CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

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95 points James Suckling
I like the medium-velvety tannins with firmness, brightness and freshness. Full-bodied, racy and energetic. Elegance with structure. 85% tempranillo, 10% graciano and 5% mazuelo. Needs four to five years in the bottle, but already impressive to taste.

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W21355

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2016

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2017

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CVNE Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2017

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94 points Wine Spectaor
A fresh, graceful red, with dense, sculpted tannins creating good tension while finding fine integration with a lovely range of ripe black plum and black cherry, cured tobacco, balsamico and minerally iron and tar notes. Firm and racy on the lasting, spiced finish. Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Best from 2025 through 2035. 4,166 cases made, 500 cases imported

SKU

PJ01609

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2017

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Cune Organic Rioja 2020

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CVNE Cune Organic Rioja 2020

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Organic

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Organic

91 pts Wine Advocate
The certified organic red 2020 Cune Organic is aromatic, expressive and fruit-driven but with depth and complexity. They liked the Garnacha in 2020, which represents no less than 60% of the blend, complemented by 30% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano. The wine is fresh and has a profile similar to the young and juicy Crianza, with good ripeness and a solid palate. It matured in second use 300-liter oak barrels for six months. Urrutia mentioned cheerful and barbecue when talking about this wine. Very good at that.

SKU

W19918

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2020

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Cune Reserva Rioja 2018

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CVNE Cune Reserva Rioja 2018

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Review is on the previous vintage.
92 points Vinous
Deep ruby. Smoke-accented cherry cola, blackberry and floral scents show very good clarity and spicy lift. Broad and chewy in texture, offering ripe dark berry, cherry preserve and licorice flavors and hints of spicecake, vanilla and candied flowers. Closes on an appealingly sweet note, with even tannins and strong, smoky tenacity.

SKU

W21525

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2018

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 1995

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"Good full red. Deeply pitched aromas of smoke, minerals, leather and truffle. Supple and silky but nicely penetrating, with ripe, intense flavors of cherry, minerals and oak perfectly framed by harmonious acids. Subtle, textured Rioja finishing with good grip and thrust." 90pts Vinous

"This red shows depth and complexity, maturing but still fresh. It's generous on the palate, with plum, raisin, cedar and chocolate notes. A true expression of Rioja character. Drink now through 2010. 5,000 cases made." 90pts WS

85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, 5% Mazuelo. Aging in French and American oak cask 36 months and aging in bottle 48 months before going to market. This wine is produced from grapes harvested in vineyards that are over 20 years old. They are bush pruned, with low yields, and hand harvested. Only the healthiest and ripest grapes are selected, and following destalking, the grapes are cold macerated prior to a cold temperature fermentation. Following a long maceration to achieve optimum colour and structure, the wine goes through a malolactic fermentation, to refine the wine, and to leave it with the necessary acidity.

Imperial is one of the renowned references in the entire history of Spanish winemaking. It is a true classic in Rioja and was first bottled in the 1920’s. Its name was originally adopted after a special bottling for the English market in a bottle called ‘Pinta Imperial’ or ‘Imperial Pint’ (an Imperial pint, half a litre approximately). The grapes to make Imperial have always come from our own 28 hectares of vineyards in Villalba (Rioja Alta), and selected vineyards in the nearby communes of Briones and Montalvo, where our vines average age is kept over 20 years to secure quality.

Rioja Alta is the westernmost part of Rioja's three subregions. Its climate is noticeably influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. The soil in Rioja Alta is rich in iron salts, limestone and clay, along with nutrients deposited in the region by the tributaries of the Ebro River. Rioja Alta is known for producing full-bodied wines with a medium alcohol content and a high acidity level that are suitable for being aged in casks, forming the basis of most red Rioja.

CVNE (Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana) is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asua brothers, Eusebio and Raimundo, the company has been an integral part of the Rioja region’s ascendance in the world of fine wine. With their combination of traditional roots and innovative vision, CVNE has been one of Rioja’s most reliable sources for high quality wine. The company is still run by descendants of the Real de Asua brothers, now represented by the fifth generation with current CEO Victor Urrutia Ybarra. Since its founding, CVNE’s goal has been to increase the scope of production while maintaining the level of quality on which their reputation was built. Forty years after the original bodega was created, CVNE expanded into the Alavesa region. Today, CVNE is comprised of three separate bodegas: Cune, Vina Real, and Contino. Each of the three estates produces a distinct style of wine from a distinct terroir, and each of their flagship bottlings occupies a well-deserved place in the pantheon of great Spanish wine.

SKU

W00126

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

1995

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

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yes

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

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CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

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95 points Wine Advocate
The classical 2016 Imperial Gran Reserva was produced with a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo from grapes that were picked between October 10 and 25 with good ripeness, delivering a wine with 14.5% alcohol after fermenting in small oak vats followed by malolactic in concrete and two years in barrel and three in bottle. I was quite surprised, because the wine was quite closed and needed energetic swirling and time in the glass to reveal its true colors. It has more stuffing and finesse than the reserva. 2016 was a very good vintage, with freshness and balance to develop nicely in bottle. The tannins are very fine, and the wine is tasty and long.

SKU

W21656

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2016

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Monopole Viura Blanco Rioja 2023

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CVNE Monopole Viura Blanco Rioja 2023

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This white is fresh and bright, but also dense, with a firm backbone of crisp acidity that carries pear, McIntosh apple and verbena flavors. The juicy, floral finish brings you back for another sip. Drink now through 2020.

SKU

W20991

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Vina Real Crianza Rioja 2019

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CVNE Vina Real Crianza Rioja 2019

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91 points Wine Advocate
The fruit-driven, ripe and heady 2019 Vina Real Crianza was produced with 90% Tempranillo and the rest between Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo and Graciano from a vineyard in the Sonsierra zone (call it Rioja Alavesa if you like). It has 13.75% alcohol and a pH of 3.6 and is polished and easy to understand and like. It has plenty of tannins; it calls for food. The oak is soft and integrated.

93 points James Suckling
High-toned, floral aromas with orange peel and crushed blackberries. Medium-bodied with tight, chewy tannins that are polished and intense. Serious length and focus. Very drinkable now, but even better in 2024

SKU

W19904

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2019

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva Rioja 1978

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"1978 was a very short vintage for Rioja with "only" 78 million liters of wine produced (compared with 135 million in 1981 or 128 million in 1973). That year Egypt and Israel signed the Camp David Accords, Vietnam invaded Cambodia and in Italy the terrorist group Red Brigades kidnapped and killed ex-Prime Minister Aldo Moro. The Vatican saw Pope John Paul I succeeding Pope Paul IV and Pope John Paul II succeeding Pope John Paul I shortly after. ?????Grease????? opened in cinemas and cult TV series ?????Mazinger Z????? aired in Spain, surely the first (and probably the last!) super robot manga series that I watched on TV. The vintage was officially declared "Muy Buena" (very good), while at CVNE they were a little more conservative about the quality of their wines and considered it simply "Buena." The 1978 Vi??a Real Gran Reserva was bottled unusually late, in February 1987. That might explain why I found the wine exceptionally dry, with smoky notes." WA

I think context is very important in wine, and when I drink old bottles I always think how the world was when they harvested the grapes: what happened that year, how people lived and how they made the wine. It's sometimes mind boggling to drink some very old wines, a real privilege which, I often say, is as close as you can get to time travel. So I've given some context to all these wines. I'm told nobody reads the tasting notes and people only look at the scores, let's see if we get some reaction on these. Even though the tasting was excellent, I expected even more; we had too many corked wines and some vintages had shown better on other occasions. But such is the case with old wines, there are no great vintages anymore, only great bottles. Highlights of the tasting were 1959, 1947 and 1938. On top of those, there was one outstanding and perfect wine that day, and, as I might not find better excuse to publish a note on it than now, I've included it here. It's an historical wine, a one-off, semi-sweet white produced at the end of the Spanish Civil War, a wine impossible to replicate, fruit of impossible circumstances, a wine I've had the luck to drink and share with many people on a number of occasions and which never fails to impress everyone.

SKU

W-00003342

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

1978

VARIETAL

Tempranillo

VOLUME

.750L

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yes

CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

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CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva Rioja 2016

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95 points Wine Advocate
The extremely affordable 2016 Viña Real Gran Reserva Especial recovers the "Especial" mention from the old Reserva Especial vintages from a very good year. It's open and expressive, with notes of berries, fresh blood and iron, orange peel and sweet spices with the oak still present and in need of some more time in bottle. The palate is medium-bodied and feels lean and serious, with abundant chalky tannins. This should be a classical vintage of this wine in the making.

95 points James Suckling
Attractive nose of dark cherries, dill, thyme, coconut and chocolate. Some salted caramel, too. It's medium-to full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and vibrant acidity. So balanced and fresh with a long, refined finish.

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W21742

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2016

VOLUME

.750L

CVNE Vina Real Reserva Rioja 2016

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CVNE Vina Real Reserva Rioja 2016

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93 points Wine Advocate
The textbook Rioja Alavesa red 2016 Viña Real Reserva was produced with 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano, Garnacha and Mazuelo, mostly from their own grapes. It fermented in stainless steel vats and matured in new and second use barriques for 22 months. This is a more delicate version of the Reserva with added freshness and a touch of red fruit. It has contained ripeness, elegance and balance with very tasty flavors and abundant fine-grained tannins.

92 points Vinous
Deep, shimmering ruby. Expressive, spice-accented red berry and cherry preserve and floral aromas are complemented by suggestions of smoky minerals, vanilla and cured tobacco. Sweet and energetic on the palate, offering juicy black raspberry and cherry flavors that flesh out slowly with air. In a lively style, displaying sharp clarity, discreet tannins and an echo of candied rose on the long, penetrating finish.

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PJ00196

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rioja

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2016

VOLUME

.750L

Descendientes Palacios Petalos Mencia Bierzo 2022

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Descendientes Palacios Petalos Mencia Bierzo 2022

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Organic / Biodynamic

92-93 points Wine Advocate
The sample of the 2022 Pétalos has a fresh twist of watermelon, which is quite remarkable, as the summer torrid and very dry and they expected much riper wines. Some 25% of the grapes used here are from owned vineyards in the village of Corullón and 80% purchased grapes. They used more white grapes this year, more than any other year, to give the wines freshness. The result is much better than expected; there's not much acidity, but using so many different plots allows more room to play with the blend, which is something they can only do here and in Corullón. It's perfumed and quite harmonious, balanced and fresher than expected. They expect to fill some 290,000 bottles. This is the 20th anniversary of Pétalos and the 25th anniversary of the winery

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PJ00882

COUNTRY

Spain

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2022

VOLUME

.750L

Descendientes Palacios Villa de Corullon Bierzo 2021 (.375ml)

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Descendientes Palacios Villa de Corullon Bierzo 2021 (.375ml)

97 WA

Organic

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Organic / Biodynamic

97 pts Wine Advocate
The vino de villa village red 2021 Corullón is extremely floral and elegant, clean, precise, fresh and very complete and harmonious, with a super elegant mouthfeel and a very long finish. 19,716 bottles and some smaller and larger formats produced. It was bottled in January 2022. This is super balanced and is aging slowly, with potential to age much more.

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PJ01329

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Galicia

TYPE

Red

VINTAGE

2021

VARIETAL

Mencia

VOLUME

.375L

Do Ferreiro Rias Baixas Albarino 2022

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Do Ferreiro Rias Baixas Albarino 2022

93 WA

Organic

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Organic

93 points Wine Advocate
The young and tender 2022 Albariño is the blend of the grapes from 165 plots in the Salnés, fermented with a pied de cuve from the old vines, fermented in stainless steel and matured with lees. It has a balsamic nose with notes of grass and bay leaf, a round palate with pungent flavors and good acidity. It's clean and varietal, reflecting a warmer year.

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PJ01095

COUNTRY

Spain

REGION

Rias Baixas

TYPE

White

VINTAGE

2022

VARIETAL

Albarino

VOLUME

.750L

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