Archive for 'Spain' Category

Granrojo 2005 Garnacha - Grenache Red Wine

Mar 6th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Granrojo from Spain. The 2005 Rojo Garnacha has the color of blackberry with blue tones, almost opaque. Intense and pleasant aromas of licorice and wild red and black berries fill the nose, with mineral undertones. Well-rounded and balanced on the palate, it is elegant and fresh. Red fruit, minerals and a [...]

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Freixenet NV Carta Nevada Brut - Champagne & Sparkling

Feb 24th, 2010 by admin | 0

Non-Vintage by Freixenet from Spain. Its fullness of taste makes it as suitable as a dinner wine as it is for any other occasion.
 

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Segura Viudas 2004 Creu de Lavit - White Wine

Feb 16th, 2010 by admin | 0

White Wine by Segura Viudas from Spain. Creu de Lavit (CRU-deh-la-VEET) is made exclusively from Xarel-lo (sha-REL-o), a native Penedes varietal and one of the white grapes used in the production of cava. Xarel-lo yields an aromatic wine with good body and medium acidity. Creu de Lavit uses all hand-harvested, estate-grown grapes from 30-45 [...]

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Mano a Mano 2005 La Mancha - Tempranillo Red Wine

Feb 6th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Mano a Mano from Spain. Ripe, deep nose offers cherry liqueur, coffee and dark chocolate. Rich, weighty and thick, with impressive power to the cherry and blackberry flavors. The sweetness carries through the broad, long finish, which is deepened by roasted coffee and bitter chocolate. Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar [...]

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Conde de Valdemar 2003 Rioja Crianza - Tempranillo Red Wine

Feb 1st, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Conde de Valdemar from Rioja, Spain. 85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo from the vineyards of Las Canteras & San Quin?n (Alavesa) and La Gargantilla (Baja). Aged 14 months in French and American oak. This Crianza is ruby red in color with ripe fruit aromas of plum and [...]

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Marques de Grinon 2004 Caliza - Red Wine

Jan 30th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Marques de Grinon from Spain. With a blend of 65% Syrah and 35% Graciano, this wine is named after the Spanish word for limestone. The ideal combination of a mineral-rich topsoil one to three feet deep over a pure limestone topsoil such as found at the estate of Dominio de Valdepusa [...]

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Alto Moncayo 2005 Aquilon - Grenache Red Wine

Jan 9th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Alto Moncayo from Spain. Dark purple. The nose offers surreal, room-filling perfume of ripe raspberry, blackberry, incense, vanilla and dried flowers. Shockingly understated on the palate, with vibrant red berry, smoked meat and baking spice flavors, silky tannins and crisp mineral bite. There’s no excess fat or sweetness here. Finishes with [...]

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Montecillo 2001 Grand Reserva - Tempranillo Red Wine

Jan 9th, 2010 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Montecillo from Rioja, Spain. Color: A cherry-garnet color, deep, covered, clean and brilliant. Bouquet: Complex and elegant aromas of ripe fruit, dominated by scents typical of the Tempranillo grape, but with balsamic tones and touches of oak. Taste: Full-bodied, rich, spicy, intense, flavorful, concentrated, very [...]

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Hermanos del Villar 2005 Ipsum - White Wine

Dec 11th, 2009 by admin | 0

Standard shipping until noon 12/19, arriving by 12/22. White Wine by Hermanos del Villar from Spain. 60% Verdejo, 40% Viura. Bright and refreshing flavors of melon, peach and citrus. From old vines. Great value.
 

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Finca Luzon 2002 Altos de Luzon - Red Wine

Nov 24th, 2009 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Finca Luzon from Spain. This wine has a dark, inky, blood like color in the glass. Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, and subtle floral qualities linger on the nose. On the palate, this is a full bodied, dark, rich wine. Wild berries, chocolate, vanilla and licorice all blend together for a complex [...]

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