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RR 90
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90 points Rhone Report: "A delicious blend of Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Carignan, the 2011 Locations E-1 has a dense, piercing bouquet of palate staining black and blue fruits, violets, bramble, liquid mineral, and new leather that carries to a medium to full-bodied, round, supple, yet beautifully structured and fresh palate. Despite the upfront and easygoing appearance here, it firms up nicely on the finish with a kick of dry tannin (no doubt from the Tempranillo) that keeps everything lively and focused. It will be even better with another year or so in the cellar, and drink nicely for 4-5 years, possibly longer. This serious value is worth seeking out. (Dec 2012)"
Dave Phinney, the mastermind behind Orin Swift (The Prisoner) has once again created a one-of-a-kind wine. While standing on a curb waiting for a taxi at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, Dave noticed the ubiquitous country code stickers on the back of cars. The proverbial light bulb went on for a new idea. That idea was to make a wine combining the best grape varieties from great "locations" in Europe and apply the sticker as the label. What he has created is once again astounding. The first release from this project is a beautiful blend of Garnacha from Priorat, Tempranillo and Garnacha from Rioja, and Cariñena (Carignane) from Ribera del Duero. And since it's from Spain, the value is off the hook. It tastes like a $35 wine but costs less than $20!!
Tasting Notes: You can immediately smell the very pretty floral aromas of violets and purple flowers from the Priorat. Warm, ripe blackberry, boysenberry with a faint smoky, meaty quality. Very rich and complex at this level. Full of ripe, round fruit, displaying the classic hot, arid climate of Spain, like a blast of warm wind carrying savory fragrance and the smells of Spanish cuisine.
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PG 91
Spain
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91 points Peñín Guide: "(100% palomino). Colour: bright straw. Nose: powerfull, complex, white flowers, pungent. Palate: long, fine bitter notes, good acidity. (2013)"
****/Highly Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "Oyster/ecru/tarnished silver color; ideal clarity. Opening inhalations offer deep bread dough (rye), caraway seed, and black pepper notes that delight the senses immediately with their directness; further air contact sees the pepperiness diminish and the rye bread accelerate, also the seediness, meaning caraway and sesame. Entry is mineral dry and yeasty, but with more substance than many Finos; midpalate firm, salty dry, and peppery once again. Head and shoulders above most other Finos in terms of core substance. (Dec 2009)"
Wine Enthusiast: "More yellow than Lustau's manzanilla, Jarana is a lovely, proper fino with a nose of iodine, lemon blossom and popcorn. The palate is staunch and doesn't back down; the high-toned nut and citrus flavors seem classic and elevated. And the finish is intense and frames everything in walnut oil and toast. (Jun 2009)"
'Silver Medal,' Decanter: "(15% alcohol) Layered aromas of fresh apple and bread balanced on the tangy palate with a clean and refreshing finish. (Oct 2010)"
Producer notes: "Dry, but full wine coming from the Lustau bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera; elegant, but rich to taste. The richness is balanced by its crisp, flor character to give a lingering aftertaste. Awarded Silver Medal at IWC 2006. Drink as an apéritif or as a wine with food; particularly good with seafood. Serve chilled. Alcohol:15.5% by volume. Grape Variety: Palomino Fino."
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PG 94
RP 92
Spain
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Other
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96 points Peñín Guide: "(palomino). Colour: bright yellow. Nose: saline, flor yeasts, pungent, faded flowers. Palate: complex, flavourful, rich. (2013)"
94 points and 'Best Buy,' Robert Parker: "The non-vintage Light Manzanilla Papirusa Solera Reserva (with an average age of five years in this solera) possesses an extraordinary, penetrating nose of salty brined nuts intermixed with crisp fruit, terrific acidity and intense, powerful, authoritative flavors that are ethereal in their lightness. (Aug 2012)"
4 stars, 17.83/20 points Decanter: "Smoky flor, blanched almonds and bacon fat bouquet. Full-bodied and rich for a Manzanilla, with a mouthfilling salty breadth and delicious weight. Text-book style. Drink: From 2010. (Feb 2011)"
Producer notes: "A bone dry Manzanilla from the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, light and fresh, very tangy, clean and crisp with just a hint of saltiness. Awarded Silver Medal at IWC 2006. Drink as an apéritif. Serve chilled. Alcohol: 15.5% by volume. Grape Variety: Palomino Fino."
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RP 94
Spain
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94 points and 'Best Buy,' Robert Parker: "If you are looking for a dry sherry made in a slightly more oxidized style, the non-vintage Dry Oloroso Don Nuno Solera Reserva is your choice. Again, a nuttiness (in this case, walnuts) intermixed with a hint of Chinese black tea combine with salty, caramelized flavors make for a delicious glass of sherry. (Aug 2012)"
4 stars, 16.5/20 points Decanter: "Fragrant and youthful with nut, vanilla, orange, cocoa, coffee and chocolate notes. Brisk, focused and linear style with a classic austerity. Drink: From 2010. (Jan 2011)"
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W&S 93
WA 92
Spain
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93 points Wine & Spirits: "Despite the sweet and delicate face of the Emperatriz on the label, this is one of the richest and most concentrated Sherries in the Lustau portfolio. Aromas of caramelized plum and nuts dominate, a chalkier scent in the background. Generous and round, it feels almost oily and thick, the chalky element giving tension, cutting the sweetness and adding an intriguing complexity. Great Oloroso. (Jun 2006)"
92 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The non-vintage Oloroso de Jerez 'Emperatriz Eugenia' ratchets up the intensity. Because it is relatively dry, it is also a good match with savory foods. (Feb 2007)"
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RP 93
WS 90
Spain
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93 points and 'Best Buy,' Robert Parker: "The non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos Solera Reserva reveals a medium amber hue along with a nutty, honeyed, dry personality with great acid. (Aug 2012)"
90 points and 'Top 100 Wines of 2012 (#82),' Wine Spectator: "A more flattering style, with an off-dry edge to the walnut paste, hazelnut, date and clove-studded orange notes, which show nice focus and zip on the finish. Drink now. (2/29/12)"
4 stars, Highly Recommended, Decanter: "Pure old-Fino nose; rich, intense fruitcake with lots of spice. Incisive and evolved palate with delicate citrus and honey highlights and a nice finish. Complex mid-palate. Drink: From 2010. (Jan 2011)"
***/Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "Bronze/burnished orange color; unblemished purity. Initial inhalations encounter deep aromas of leather-bound books, butterscotch, and prunes; more time in the glass deepens the leathery aspect and adds a pleasing note of walnut. Entry is lean, clean, tart, and astringent; midpalate features the acidic dried fruit element that dominates the taste profile. Ends cleansing, very tart, and austere. (Dec 2009)"
Producer notes: "A textbook Amontillado of great maturity. Naturally dry and soft, its palate gives a hint of wood and smoky raisins. A powerful and distinctive nutty bouquet. A better Amontillado would be difficult to find. Awarded Silver Medal at IWC 2005. Drink as a warming apéritif. Serve slightly chilled. Alcohol: 18.5% by volume. Grape Variety: Palomino Fino."
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W&S 90
WE 88
Spain
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'100 Top Values of 2010' and 90 points Wine & Spirits: "[$10 list] The gentle sparkle of this wine carries scents of honeyed apple and red-apple skin. It's fragrant and clean, and lasts on fruit, a rich style with balance. For crab cakes. (Jun 2010)"
88 points and 'Best Buy,' Wine Enthusiast: "[$10 list] This is as crisp and dry as a whispy reed, with a mild grassy note on the nose. It feels fresh and focused, with lime, peach and apple flavors. Fruity, fresh and easy to like from start to finish, this is what a Best Buy should be. (Oct 2012)"
'Best Values,' Wine Spectator: "[$10 list] Fresh and balanced, with a creamy bead supporting apple puree, pastry cream, anise and preserved lemon notes. Drink now. (4/30/13)"
'Bronze Medal,' Decanter: "(11.5% alcohol) Notes of lemon and brioche on the nose elegantly matched on the palate with a crisp, juicy character. (Oct 2010)"
Segura Viudas is one of the top Spanish sparkling wine producers, notes for its high production standards and artisan Cavas. Seguar Viudas Brut Reserva, a méthode Champenoise Cuvée of Macabeo, Parellada, and Xarel-lo grapes grown in the renowned Penedès region of Spain, is clean and delicate, yet rich in flavor. Aged in the bottle for a minimum of three years, this fine cuvée is fairly crisp with an interesting floral note and mouth-pleasing sensation of creaminess.
Tasting note: The nose shows some yeast and dough aromas, along with lemon and red apple. The flavor is sweet Meyer lemon and red apple, and though it's not long in the finish, this is crisp and pleasing. This is an ideal Cava for parties and for very light appetizers.
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W&S 93
PG 93
WE 92
Spain
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Other
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93 points Wine & Spirits: "[$50 list] From its initial impression of concentrated viscosity, this wine floods the palate with flavors of coconut, chocolate and nuts. It's so sweet and potent, it might be best drizzled over ice cream. (Jun 2009)"
93 points Peñín Guide: "(pedro ximénez). Colour: dark mahogany. Nose: complex, fruit liqueur notes, dried fruit, pattiserie, toasty, acetaldehyde, varnish. Palate: sweet, rich, unctuous, powerful, spicy, long. (2013)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$50 list] Rich and pruney, with bold, reduced black fruit aromas along with chocolate and spice. Compact and delicious in the mouth, with caramel, black coffee and other yummy, unctuous flavors. So thick it pours like motor oil, thus feel free to drink it like a wine or pour it on vanilla ice cream as you might a syrup. (Jun 2010)"
Producer notes: "Solera Especial. This highly-regarded, natural sweet wine is produced from Pedro Ximénez grapes which give it its distinctive nose. It is a very dark mahogany color, sweet, rich and full-bodied with a perfumed and long-lasting sweet aftertaste. A perfect dessert wine. Average age at bottling 20 years."
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