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IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($36 list; 100% tempranillo) Inky ruby. Extremely ripe nose offers powerful scents of roasted cherry and plum, along with dark chocolate and smoky herbs. The port-like qualities carry onto the palate, which offers sweet, deeply concentrated dark fruit compote, espresso and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with a wallop of ripe plum and impressive length. A bit extreme for my taste, but delivers undeniably impressive impact and richness. (Sep/Oct 2008)"
Importer notes: "The Allende Rioja, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee, was barrel fermented in a mix of new and used French oak, remained in barrel for 13 months, and was bottled unfiltered. The wine is inky purple-colored and has a superb nose of pain grille, mineral, violets, cranberry, and blueberry. The youthful palate reveals layers of fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance. The wine merits another 3-4 years of bottle age and should drink well through 2020."
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RR 93
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93 points Rhone Report: "Showing slightly more dark fruit, as well as additional density and depth, the 2010 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja, also a blend of 100% Garnacha, has copious blackberry liqueur, spice-box, cedar, chocolate, and licorice qualities to go with a full-bodied, seamless, supple mouth feel. Building in richness and depth over the evening, yet showing gorgeous purity as well as an overall elegant profile, it is hard to resist and I found myself pouring more than a few glasses. Already delicious and approachable, it should drink nicely for upwards of a decade. (Mar 2013)"
This wine is spectacular, and represents the perfect foil for grilled steak. Rich, full bodied and muscular, Alto Moncayo has riveting intensity and palate staining extract; this Spanish red is inky/purple, full-bodied, and rich. This pedal-to-the-metal offering should age handsomely for a decade. 600 cases produced.
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PG 92
RR 90
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92 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: fruit liqueur notes, floral, fragrant herbs, mineral, sweet spices, creamy oak. Palate: flavourful, fruity, spicy, balanced. (2013)"
90 points Rhone Report: "The 2010 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja Veraton is a blend of 100% Garnacha that offers up a polished, seamless, and silky profile that has a decidedly modern slant. Delivering a spice-laden array of red and black raspberry, creamy licorice, flowers, and a touch of white chocolate, it flows onto the palate with a light, clean texture, good acidity, and a poised, well focused finish. Lighter and more elegant than previous vintages, yet still playing in the same stylistic ballpark, it is an outstanding Garnacha that will evolve gracefully for 5-8 years. (Mar 2013)"
Producer notes: "Inky purple. A heady bouquet evokes ripe red berries, anise, mocha and pungent fresh flowers. Supple and sweet on entry, then more structured in the middle, offering deep, mineral-accented dried strawberry and cherry liqueur flavors. Takes a spicy turn on the long, sappy finish, which echoes the pure red berry qualities. 500 cases produced."
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IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright purple. Spicy redcurrant and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of Asian spices and minerals. Lively and precise on the palate, offering vibrant, spice-accented dark fruit flavors and a hint of rooty sassafras. The minerally finish features very good clarity and spicy length. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "[$20 list] Made from Mencía with trace amounts of Caiño and Arauxa (a clone related to Tempranillo) grown by Toni Mendez. Amizade, meaning 'friendship' in Galician, is Gerardo Mendez's house wine for his friends in America. Tasting Notes - Wild forest fruit in a glass with the palate delivering juicy fresh fruit flavors with striking mineral complexity."
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WA 92
WE 91
PG 91
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92 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Vinas de Gain is sourced from Tempranillo vines between 25 and 40 years of age and is matured in new, one- and two-year-old wood from several coopers. It has a very well-defined bouquet with crisp blackberry, cassis and licorice-scented fruit with fine minerality. The palate is medium-bodied with edgy tannins, crisp acidity and a lovely licorice, white pepper and citrus-fresh finish that is linear and nicely focused. Excellent. Drink 2014-2020. (Aug 2012)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$30 list] Tight and edgy but ultimately oaky and generous on the nose, with earth, vanilla, dried cheese and blackberry notes. Feels cushioned and complete, with depth of feel and flavor; tastes of deep berry, mild herbs and finally a toasty wave of coffee and chocolate takes over. Impressive for a 2008; drink now through 2014. (Apr 2012)"
91 points Peñín Guide: "(100% tempranillo). Colour: bright cherry. Nose: ripe fruit, sweet spices, creamy oak, mineral, scrubland. Palate: flavourful, fruity, toasty, round tannins. (2012)"
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WE 91
PG 91
IWC 90
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Emphatically toasty and charred on the nose, this offers chocolate and hickory aromas. It feels smooth, plush, layered and not at all simple, with baked black-fruit flavors that are draped over savory barbecue and spice accents. The toast is present but not overpowering on the finish. Alcohol 15%. (12/31/12)"
91 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha). Colour: bright cherry. Nose: sweet spices, creamy oak, expressive, powerful. Palate: flavourful, fruity, toasty, round tannins. (2013)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% garnacha, aged for ten months in French oak; 15% alcohol): Glass-staining purple. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, licorice and cola. Juicy, minerally and sweet, with very good depth of flavor and slow-building smokiness. Finishes quite long, with fine-grained tannins and lingering spiciness. (Sep 2012)"
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PG 90
IWC 89
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90 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: red berry notes, ripe fruit, mineral, spicy. Palate: powerful, flavourful, fruity, balanced. (2013)"
89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($9 list; fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak for four months): Inky ruby. Dark berry liqueur and mocha on the nose, with complicating notes of licorice and sassafras. Sappy blueberry and blackberry flavors show very good depth and pick up a spicy quality with air. Finishes with good breadth, supple tannins and lingering smokiness. (Sep 2012)"
Producer notes: "100% Garnacha. Ripe cherry with and intense nose of ripe red fruits (raspberry, currant), balsamic sensations and mineral aromas. This is a fruity wine, very fresh and easy to drink, that gives the pleasant sensation of saviring a fruity candy."
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WA 90
WS 90
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90+ points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$30 list] The more internationally styled 2007 Deobriga Seleccion Privada was sourced from a single vineyard and aged for 16 months in French oak. It gives up scents of wood smoke, tobacco, Asian spices, violets, and black cherry. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, it has plenty of spicy black fruit, a firm structure that should permit another 2-3 years of cellaring, and a lengthy, pure finish. Drink it from 2012 to 2022. (Jun 2010)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$30 list] Ripe expressive flavors of blackberry and currant are framed by toast and espresso notes in this dense, plush red, which verges on jammy, but firm tannins keep it in line, with acidity keeping it fresh through the finish. Drink now through 2017. 450 cases made. (10/31/10)"
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WA 90
IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$22 list] Bright red. Sexy, oak-spiced red berry and cherry aromas are complemented by sassafras and smoked meat. The palate offers sweet floral pastille and vanilla qualities, with pliant raspberry and mocha flavors showing a supple, seamless texture. Invitingly plush and open-knit Rioja with very good finishing clarity and lingering sweetness. While this will no doubt age I find it to be delicious right now. (Sep/Oct 2010)"
90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The purple-colored 2005 Vina Santurnia Reserva is denser, richer, and more concentrated. Supple, ripe, and structured on the palate, it will evolve for another 1-2 years and drink well through 2020. (Jun 2010)"
Tempranillo 80%, Mazuelo 10%, Graciano 5% and Garnacha 5%.
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IWC 92
PG 92
WA 90
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92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(96% tempranillo, 3% garnacha and 1% viura): Bright ruby. Seductively perfumed bouquet evokes black raspberry, cherry-cola, incense and Asian spices. Juicy, energetic red and dark berry flavors possess serious power but carry no excess fat and show no rough edges. Finishes spicy and very long, echoing the dark berry notes. This is already delicious. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
92 points Peñín Guide: "Colour: deep cherry. Nose: dry stone, mineral, ripe fruit, fruit expression, aromatic coffee. Palate: powerful, flavourful, dry, varietal, good structure, complex. (2011)"
90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The entry-level wine, the 2008 Predicador, is made up of 96% Tempranillo with the balance Garnacha and Viura aged for 16 months in second use French oak. Fragrant notes of smoke, spice box, incense, tobacco, and assorted red and black fruits inform the nose of this relatively forward, savory, well-proportioned, lengthy effort. It has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years and will provide optimum drinking from 2013 to 2020. (Jun 2011)"
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RP 92
IWC 91
WS 90
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92 points Robert Parker: "[$17 list] One of my favorite offerings from the Bodegas Borsao is the 6,000-case cuvee of the 2010 Tres Picos. Made from 100% Garnacha aged in equal parts stainless steel and French oak, this is the Bodegas Borsao’s interpretation of Chateauneuf du Pape. (But when’s the last time you saw a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape priced at $17 -- about 30 years ago?) Deep notes of roasted herbs, sweet black cherries and raspberries, peppers and spice soar from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-tinged wine. Full-bodied, rich, ripe, silky textured, pure and long, this unbelievable value should drink well for 3-4 years. (Oct 2012)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Glass-staining purple. Lively, faintly medicinal aromas of cherry, blueberry and licorice, plus hints of smoky herbs and flowers. Juicy and expansive, offering sweet, deeply pitched bitter cherry and dark berry flavors supported by a taut spine of acidity and fine-grained tannins. Finishes with powerful spicy thrust and suggestions of candied flowers and woodsmoke. This could pass for a northern Rhone wine, and a really good one at that. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
90 points and 'Smart Buys,' Wine Spectator: "This rich red is brimming with raspberry jam, chocolate, licorice and wild herb flavors. Firm tannins are well-integrated and buoyed by orange peel acidity. A lively modern style. Drink now through 2015. (4/30/12)"
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W&S 91
Spain
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91 points Wine & Spirits: "[$24 list] Half of the fruit for this juicy blend comes from young vines, half from old-vine Carinena and Garnacha. The fruit is delightfully red, prettier and more accessible than what has become typical in Priorat. There's refinement to the acidity that lends the wine its nerve. For roast partridge. (Oct 2009)"
4 stars, Highly Recommended, Decanter: "Fine, fragrant and sumptuous aroma of strawberry and Grenache. Well balanced with fine mature fruit, firm, brisk acidity and a slatey, grainy finish. Fine mature fruit and good length. Alcohol: 14%. Drink: 2011-2014. (Mar 2011)"
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WA 90
IWC 90
Spain
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90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2009 Hecula is 100% Monastrell grown in Jumilla and aged in French and American oak. Expressive aromas of underbrush, brier, mineral, lavender, and blueberry lead to a savory, ripe, nicely proportioned red with excellent volume and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 4-5 years. (Jun 2011)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Ruby-red. Intensely perfumed aromas of raspberry, cola and fresh flowers. Juicy and precise in the mouth, offering sweet red berry flavors and a touch of floral pastille. The floral note comes back on the long, penetrating finish, which features a spicy quality and zesty minerality. This is quite complex for the price. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
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IWC 90
PG 89
RP 88
Spain
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Dark ruby. Lively redcurrant and cherry on the nose, complicated by spice and floral elements. Juicy, vibrant cherry and floral pastille flavors show very good depth, with juicy acidity adding clarity and lift. Aeration brings up deeper blackberry and anise notes that carry through a spicy persistent finish. This has to be one of the best red wine values out there. (Sep 2012)"
89 points Peñín Guide: "(100% monastrell). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: fresh fruit, red berry notes, floral, grassy. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, round tannins. (2013)"
88 points Robert Parker: "[$9 list] The 2011 Monastrell Vinas Viejas (100% Monastrell -- or Mourvedre -- aged in stainless steel) comes from a vineyard planted at nearly 2,400-foot elevation with non-irrigated old bush/head pruned vines. More herbal and peppery than the less expensive Molino Loco, it is a well-made, deep, spicy, savory, earthy effort with more complexity and personality than its sibling. Consume this unreal value over the next 2-3 years. It reminds me of a well-made French Cotes du Rhone. (Jun 2012)"
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PG 91
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91 points Peñín Guide: "(mencia). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: expressive, red berry notes, floral, varietal, balsamic herbs. Palate: fruity, good acidity, round tannins. (2012)"
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PG 92
WS 91
IWC 91
Spain
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92 points Peñín Guide: "(100% tinto fino) Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: complex, elegant, cocoa bean, ripe fruit. Palate: good acidity, elegant, flavourful, full, rich creamy, toasty, mineral. (2011)"
91 points Wine Spectator: "This plush, modern red delivers sweet flavors of blackberry and fig compote with spicy accents of vanilla, cinnamon and sandalwood. Round and juicy, with fine tannins and lively acidity. Drink now through 2017. (6/15/10)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby color. Sexy, highly perfumed bouquet of raspberry, cherry-cola, potpourri and oak spices. Round, fleshy and seamless, offering vivid red berry flavors, no obvious tannins and slow-building spiciness. Very fresh wine with impressive finishing precision and sweet persistence. This is drinking well right now. (Sep/Oct 2009)"
90 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2007 Cepa 21 raises the bar slightly. Also 100% Tinto Fino, it exhibits a bouquet of toasty oak, pencil lead, spice box, and black fruits. On the palate it displays an elegant personality with ample succulent fruit, good depth, and a smooth texture. It will benefit from 1-2 years of cellaring and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2019. (Apr 2010)"
16/20 points Alex Hunt (The World of Fine Wine): "(14% ABV) Dense, brooding, compact nose. Still closed, hinting at brambly fruit and cream. Fairly massive on the palate but shaped by well-balanced acidity. Just a touch of overextraction evident on the finish. (Issue #33; 2011)"
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RR 94
IWC 92
WA 90
Spain
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94 points Rhone Report: "[$50 list] A mini Clos Erasmus (as it should be since it’s a straight declassification from the grand vin), the 2010 Laurel is comprised of 75% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon that spent 16 months in a combination of larger wooden vat and smaller, 2-4 year old barrels. A serious, age-worthy wine in its own right, this incredible wine has classy, pure aromas of black cherry, spice-box, balsamic, and lead pencil along with a full-bodied, deep, concentration, yet gorgeously fresh palate. Seemingly more elegant and structured than previous vintages, this knockout effort finishes with chalky minerality and blockbuster length. Give bottles another 2-3 years, and enjoy over the following decade. (Mar 2013)"
92 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(75% garnacha, 20% syrah and 5% cabernet sauvignon, aged for 16 months in large and small used French oak casks): Saturated ruby. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, blueberry, incense and star anise, with a floral overtone. Sweet, palate-staining black and blue fruit flavors are silky and polished, becoming weightier and spicier with air. Sweet, gently tannic focused, finishing with floral and mineral nuances. Give this wine a little air of you plan on drinking it any time soon. (Sep 2012)"
90 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Laurel is a blend of 75% Garnacha, 20% Syrah and 5% Cabernet aged half in troconic, wooden Taransaud vats plus 2- to 4-year-old barrels and it is essentially the second wine of Clos Erasmus. The 2010 has a very ripe, glossy bouquet with macerated dark cherries, soy and violets. The palate is full-bodied with succulent tannins married with good acidity, and pure dark fruits laced with balsamic, orange rind and a touch of rosemary, with fine delineation on the sensual finish. Drink 2014-2022. (Apr 2012)"
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IWC 90
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% mencia): Full ruby. Pungent, high-pitched aromas of cherry skin, black raspberry, licorice and cracked pepper, with a bright mineral topnote. Spicy and incisive, with good deep dark berry and bitter cherry flavors. Dusty tannins add grip to a long, spice- and floral-accented finish. This wine drinks very well now but I suspect that it will age nicely on its balance. (Sep 2012)"
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IWC 90
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Direct from the winery! (Dec 2011) We had the opportunity to taste this wine in May 2011 at a library tasting of Cune wines ranging from the 1973 vintage to present. We were amazed at the freshness and vigor of these wines.
CVNE (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) is one of the most renowned and historic bodegas in all of Spain. Founded in 1879 by the Real de Asúa 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 Asúa brothers, now represented by the fifth generation with current CEO Victor Urrutia Ybarra. Cune is the winery where the company began in 1879. It still sits on its original site, Barrio de la Estación, in Haro, Rioja Alta, directly next to the train station. They produce white, rosé, crianza, and reserva wines, sourced almost entirely from Alta fruit.
The Finest Wines of Rioja: "Imperial is one of the icons of Rioja and one of the strongest and most prestigious brands in Spain. It is produced as Reserva and, in exceptional years, Gran Reserva, though the latter will most probably disappear in the future, leaving only one Imperial... Current vintages age for at least 36 months in oak barrels... Imperial is archetypal Haro: serious, austere, subtle, refined, fresh, and balanced. It ages magnificently and, along with Viña Real, remains our favorite of the CVNE wines, even though the company now has more expensive wines in its portfolio... 1995 is remarkable among more recent wines. (2011)"
90 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "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. (Jul/Aug 2003)"
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PG 94
WS 91
IWC 91
Spain
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94 points Peñín Guide: "(mencía). Colour: deep cherry. Nose: fresh fruit, balsamic herbs, scrubland, creamy oak. Palate: spicy, ripe fruit, fine bitter notes, good acidity. (2013)"
91 points and 'Top 100 Wine of 2012 (#57),' Wine Spectator: "This plush red delivers black cherry, licorice, mineral and smoke flavors. Harmonious and focused, supported by well-integrated tannins and firm acidity. Not a showy wine, but has complexity and depth. Drink now through 2018. Smart Buys. (12/31/12)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(all mencia, as is the case for all of these wines, which are aged briefly in new French oak and then in older barrels before bottling): Dark ruby. Ripe red- and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by anise, cola and sexy oak spices. Soft dark berry preserve flavors gain minerality and firmness with air. Zesty cherry skin and mineral notes carry through a long, gently tannic finish. (Sep 2012)"
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IWC 90
PG 90
Spain
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Red
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$16 list] Dark purple. Intense, spice-accented aromas and flavors of cherry compote and cassis, with cola nuance building with air. Sappy, penetrating and extremely young, but promising, with strong finishing cut and silky tannins. (Sep 2012)"
90 points Peñín Guide: "(100% tinto fino). Colour: bright cherry. Nose: ripe fruit, sweet spices, creamy oak, varietal. Palate: flavourful, fruity, toasty, round tannins. (2013)"
Producer notes: "Cherry-red colour with violete rim, and good depth. The nose is extraordinairily aromatic and intense, protagonised by ripe black fruits, mulberry and blueberry, mixed with dairy aromas like strawberry yoghurt. The subtle hint of oak manifests as cacoa with touches of vanilla. On the palete it show well-structured tannins and balanced acidity. With a long and warm finish."
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PG 93
W&S 92
IWC 91
Spain
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93 points Peñín Guide: "(100% tinto fino). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, spicy, creamy oak, toasty, characterful. Palate: powerful, flavourful, toasty, round tannins. (2013)"
92 points Wine & Spirits: "With the 2009 vintage, Emilio Moro seems to be moving away from a style that stresses power and instead giving more attention to the elegance possible in Ribera reds. This is generously ripe and red, focused on juiciness rather than extraction, deliciously Ribera del Duero in its abundant fruit and spice, but never tiring. (Jun 2013)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Glass-staining ruby. Seductive aromas of blackberry and blueberry preserves, cherry-cola and rose, with a sexy incense note and a touch of allspice. Stains the palate with dark berry compote and spicecake flavors, with zesty minerality adding cut. Blends depth and vivacity smoothly, finishing with impressive clarity, a kiss of vanillin oak and lingering sweetness. (Sep 2012)"
Producer notes: "A deep, cherry red colour. Intense aromas of mature, ripe black fruits, integrated with well-balanced toasty touches. Powerful on the palette, it is full, meaty and rich with thick black-fruit tannins Vanilla, balsamic and spicy touches from fine quality oak. The finish is long and full."
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WE 91
IWC 90
PG 90
Spain
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Red
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91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$38 list] This aged wine hits most of the right keys. It’s sexy and racy on the bouquet, with tobacco, orange peel, rooty cherry and tree bark aromas. It’s a bit sharp and lean in the mouth at this point, with flavors of tomato, raisin, dry berry, cocoa and spice. Gets more acidic as it sits. Drink or hold. Alcohol 13.5%. (Feb 2012)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($38 list; 90% tempranillo, with mazuelo and graciano): Dark red. Pungent, oak-spiced aromas of dried red fruits, vanilla and rose, with a cedary overtone. Smooth and sweet, with vibrant redcurrant and cherry-vanilla flavors given depth by notes of licorice and bitter chocolate. Closes with gentle tannic grip and very good length, leaving smoke and cherry compote notes behind. (Sep 2012)"
90 points Peñín Guide: "(85% tempranillo, 10% graciano, 5% mazuelo). Colour: pale ruby, brick rim edge. Nose: elegant, spicy, fine reductive notes, wet leather, fruit liqueur notes. Palate: spicy, fine tannins, elegant, long. (2012)"
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IWC 91
WE 91
Spain
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91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Deep, bright violet. Blackberry, cherry-vanilla and licorice on the oak-spiced nose. Deep, sweet and pliant, but with very good juicy character and spicy lift to its dark fruit preserve and licorice flavors. Finishes velvety and long, with fine-grained tannins, a repeating notes of licorice and impressive clarity. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$36 list] Dense, fruity and rock-solid as Ribera goes, this has aromas of cassis and blackberry that are full and lusty. The palate is thick and saturated, with rich black-fruit flavors, finishing long and potent. Drink now-2017. (Feb 2013)"
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WA 91
WE 90
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List $46.00
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91 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "Finca Millara’s 2007 Mencia is the estate’s debut vintage. It spent 12 months in new French oak and is deep purple in color. The nose gives up an iron-like minerality, brooding black raspberries, smoke, and floral notes. Sweet, supple, and concentrated on the palate, this lengthy effort has enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years and will offer a drinking window extending through 2019. (Apr 2010)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "(abv: 13.5%) Floral and classy, with field herbs and pretty berry aromas. Fresh, juicy and forward in the mouth, with black fruit flavors led by dark plum. Finishes with complexity, tobacco and vanilla flavors. A stout, competent Mencía from a region worth paying attention to. (Oct 2011)"
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