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Previous vintage named 'Wine of the Week' by the Los Angeles Times: "Looking for something different in terms of red wine? Try this lovely 100% Mencia aged in French oak from the tiny, highly regarded Algueira winery in Galicia. It tastes of blueberries and blackberries, cool forest and earth. Rich and intense, the Adega Algueira 'Algueira' is reminiscent of a northern Rhône and has the acidity to hold its own against big, bold flavors. (3/31/12)"
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Importer notes: "Dark purple color with a nose of cherries and grenadine. Aged in stainless steel tanks, this full-bodied red is loaded with crisp mineral notes mingled with ripe tannins. Super food friendly, this is an addictive wine."
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IWC 91
PG 89
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91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$23 list] Pale gold. High-pitched aromas and flavors of orange, green apple and fresh fig, with a gingery topnote. Lithe and precise, with excellent finishing clarity and lingering floral notes. This suave, seamless wine would work with light as well as with richer foods, or all by itself. (Sep 2012)"
89 points Peñín Guide: "(100% godello). Colour: bright straw. Nose: fresh, fresh fruit, white flowers, fragrant herbs. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, balanced. (2013)"
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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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WS 90
WE 90
PG 90
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90 points Wine Spectator: "[$23/375ml list] This amber dessert wine is rich and viscous on the palate, with date, fig, honey and clove notes. Intense and sweet, without being sugary. Drink now through 2020. 500 cases imported (8/31/10)"
90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$23/375ml list] Light brown and slightly translucent in color. Aromas lean toward raisin and prune, but there's orange zest and molasses on the bouquet as well. Bores straight ahead on the palate, with sweet flavors of burnt brown sugar, caramel and prune. Satisfying and balanced even if it's not overly complex. abv: 17%. (Apr 2012)"
90 points Peñín Guide: "(100% pedro ximenez) Colour: dark mahogany. Nose: complex, dried fruit, pattiserie, toasty, saline. Palate: sweet, rich, unctuous, powerful, fruity. (2011)"
Producer notes: "This sweet young wine is obtained through drying the Pedro Ximénez grapes on mats in the sun. Brilliant clear amber color. Clean, light and superbly stylish, it is a pure raisin wine that combines a full aroma with a pleasant fruitiness. Rich in dried fruit nuances and toasty hints of skins, with fresh overtones, rosemary honey. Unctuous palate. Alcohol 17%. Sugar 415 g/l. Food Pairing:
Nice partner for blue cheese, pastry and sweetmeats. It can also be served as a dessert itself or with ice or soda as a cooling delicious drink."
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RP 96
WE 94
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96 points Robert Parker: "The impressive 1927 Pedro Ximenez Solera, from a Solera begun nearly 80 years ago, boasts a dark amber color as well as an extraordinary nose of creme brulee, liquefied nuts, marmalade, and maple syrup. Huge and viscous, yet neither cloyingly sweet nor heavy, it is a profound effort priced unbelievably low. It is meant to be drunk alone at the end of a meal. (Jun 2005)"
94 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2012,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$25/375ml] A rank well above most PX sweeties, with lush but fresh aromas of raisin and spice that are distinctly not syrupy or heavy. Feels thick, but there's enough acidity to cut through the wine's weight. Flavors of caramel and chocolate are ideal, and the finish is smooth, not heavy, and has bounce in its step. A beautiful PX any way you cut it. Editors' Choice. abv: 16%. (Apr 2012)"
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Producer notes: "This light and crisp wine is bottled with residual carbon to give it its signature natural spritz. Candied red fruits combine with a lime infused edge makes this a wildly intriguing rosé. 50% Hondarribi Beltza and 50% Hondarribi Zuri."
Not yet reviewed; 2011 vintage rated 91 points by International Wine Cellar: "(made from a blend of 50% hondarribi beltza and 50% hondarribi zurri, from vines that are reportedly over 150 years old): Very pale pink. Ethereal, mineral-accented aromas of citrus fruits, strawberry and white flowers. Dry and tightly focused, with energetic orange peel and red berry flavors that show very good clarity. Clean and tangy on the precise finish, which leaves white pepper and mineral notes behind."
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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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IWC 88
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($22 list; 90% tempranillo and 10% graciano) Bright ruby. Smoky, vibrant nose offers red fruits, spices, tobacco and minerals, all lifted by a whiff of dried flowers. Rich and sweet, with the vanilla and cracked pepper notes complementing broad cherry and berry flavors. A bit oaky, but shows good finishing cling and sappy persistence. (Sep 2009)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "[$22 list] This lean red offers cherry, plum, menthol and tobacco flavors. A bit austere, with firm tannins on the finish, but shows freshness and focus. Best from 2010 through 2016. 1,250 cases made. (10/15/09)"
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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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W&S 90
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90 points Wine & Spirits: "This is made by Todd Blomberg, from an estate founded by Santos in 1979. Blomberg replanted this ancient vineyard site in 2000, the vines now certified organic by Galicia’s Craega. The 2011 ripened to crisp litchi and pear flavors, tense with jasmine scents and hints of peppermint. It’s fruity and refreshing, a wine to chill for mariscos. (Oct 2012)"
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IWC 89
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89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Vivid ruby. Intense red and dark berry aromas are given depth by a hint of licorice. Sappy and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering juicy black raspberry and cherry flavors and a touch of white pepper. Finishes with good lift, cut and persistence, leaving an intense dark berry note behind. This wine isn't shy about the fruit. (Sep 2012)"
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RP 92
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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
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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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Wine Spectator on the 2003 vintage: "This chewy red offers black cherry, dried cherry, mountain herb and mineral flavors, unvarnished by oak."
Red Grenache, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grenache and Carignan from old vines (more than 25 years), Cabernet Sauvignon from young vines (from 5 to 12 years), from the districts of Bellmunt del Priorat, la Vilella Alta, Gratallops, Torroja, La Vilella Baixa and El Molar.
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IWC 90
W&S 89
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Light yellow. Pungent herb, nectarine and mineral aromas show very good clarity and energy. Linear citrus and pit fruit flavors are tightly wound and well focused, with a hint of white pepper adding back-end bite. Clean and energetic on the dry, persistent finish, which strongly repeats the citrus and mineral notes. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
89 points Wine & Spirits: "[$22 list] With Nosis's characteristic style, this is a lively and refreshing, citrusy and lightly herbal white with a creamy texture. It's full of rich lime and almond flavors to enjoy as an aperitif. (Oct 2011)"
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IWC 90
RP 89
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Pale gold. Powerful scents of pineapple, mango and white flowers, with a chalky overtone. Supple and round in the mouth, offering juicy tropical fruit flavors and a bracing note of lemon zest. The floral note comes back on the long, broad finish. (Sep 2012)"
89 points Robert Parker: "...reveals loads of tropical fruit, white peach, honeysuckle and apricot notes along with medium body and a fresh, lively style. The crisp acid and abundant fruit make this a hedonistic, crowd-pleasing, dry white to drink over the next 1-2 years. (Jun 2012)"
Burgans is made at the famous Bodega Martín Códax by Luciano Almoedo, perhaps the biggest advocate of the Albariño varietal in Spain. Luciano was extremely influential in obtaining worldwide recognition for not only the varietal, but also Rías Baixas. Today, the Bodega has grown considerably and is known as one of the most progressive in the zone. The use of wood is definitively eschewed at the Bodega in order to preserve the natural lift and minerality of the grapes. As such, the wines are fermented and aged in stainless steel with light lees stirring. The wine is blended by Eric Solomon, working in concert with the property, and is bottled in the spring after harvest.
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IWC 89
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89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($13 list; 85% garnacha del pais and garnacha peluda and 15% syrah, aged in a combination of new and older French and American barriques) Ruby-red. Deep, youthfully bound-up aromas of blackberry, cassis, licorice and woodsmoke. Chewy dark fruit flavors show very good depth, complemented by notes of tarragon and candied violet. Slow to reveal itself, but the fruit is plenty deep; the finish closes with impressive thrust and dusty tannins. Needs a little time to unfold. (Nov/Dec 2010)"
Peñín Guide: "Colour: ruby red. Nose: macerated fruit, mineral, dried herbs. Palate: full, fresh, flavourful. (2010)"
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IWC 88
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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "An opening salvo of honey and white fruits is solid as can be. The palate rolls out dry, angular citrus, pineapple and apple flavors in front of a finish that’s naturally fresh and nutty. A bubbly with no muss, fuss or confusion. Best if you like ‘em dry. (12/15/08)"
88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($16 list) Light greenish-yellow. Musky lemon and pear on the nose, with subtle floral and mineral qualities. Juicy and a touch grapey, offering deep yellow plum and pear flavors, with a bitter lemon pith note on the back. A chewy wine that packs a lot of flavor and finishes with dry, mineral-driven citrus and floral character. (Oct 2008)"
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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
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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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