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IWC 88
WS 87
Spain
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Red
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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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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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RR 89
WA 88
WE 88
Spain
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Red
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89 points Rhone Report: "A smoking value, the 2010 Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja Garnacha, 80% Garnacha and 20% Tempranillo that's fermented and aged all in stainless steel, delivers loads of Garnacha character with upfront blackberry, mineral, sappy underbrush, pepper, and licorice aromas and flavors. Round, upfront and with juicy, edgy acidity, a medium to full-bodied mouth feel, and fine tannin on the finish, this is serious wine for not much buck. It's a perfect candidate for a house red, should be purchased by the case, and consumed over the coming 2-3 years. (Mar 2012)"
88 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$8 list] The 2010 Borsao Tinto is composed of 85% Garnacha and 15% Tempranillo fermented and aged in stainless steel. Aromas of Asian spices, incense, violets, and assorted black fruits are surprisingly complex. Supple, concentrated, and lengthy on the palate, this excellent value will provide enjoyment over the next 4 years. (Jun 2011)"
88 points and 'Best Buy,' Wine Enthusiast: "Big, black and alive in the glass, with earth and black fruit aromas. The mouth is lively and pure, with blackberry and red plum flavors covering both the dark and red fruit bases. Grabby and long on the finish; very likable value-priced Grenache. (Nov 2011)"
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IWC 88
Spain
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White
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88 points Josh Raynolds International Wine Cellar: "($12 list; 40% treixadura and 20% each of torrontes, palomino and godello) Light gold. Mineral-accented pear and orange scents are complemented by lemon zest and floral notes. Silky in texture and dry, offering fleshy orchard and citrus flavors along with gentle mineral cut. Finishes with good clarity and spicy persistence. (Sep/Oct 2009)"
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PG 87
Spain
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Red
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87 points Peñín Guide: "(90% monastrell, 10% syrah). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: fresh fruit, red berry notes, scrubland. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, round tannins. (2012)"
Producer notes: "Campos de Risca is essentially Monastrell, with blends of wines from different plots to give its complex character. Very small proportions of Syrah may be added in some vintages for complexity and balance."
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IWC 89
Spain
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Red
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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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WE 89
IWC 88
Spain
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White
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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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WA 86
Spain
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Red
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This 100% Garnacha from 30- to 50-year-old vines comes from a co-op in the Cariñena DO of Aragón region with 40 different growers. An incredible bargain, it has no barrel influence, and is very fresh and fruity on the nose with cherry pie like fruit and fresh rose floral notes. Smooth and velvety on the tongue with a nice freshness. Simple with pretty floral notes.
86 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "[$12 list] The 2010 Garnacha spent 3-6 months in American oak. Aromas of rose petals and black cherries inform the nose of a grapy, ripe, easy-going red to pair with pizzas and burgers over the next 3 years. (Jun 2011)"
'Best Buy,' Wine Enthusiast: "Floral berry aromas are fresh and carry only the slightest grassy, green element. The wine feels crisp and tight, with nice red plum and raspberry flavors. Mild, focused and not very hefty or thick on the finish. (12/31/12)"
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WS 89
IWC 88
Spain
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White
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$13 list] This firm, focused white displays a solid structure, with supporting flavors of pear, ginger, smoke and herb. This is not a showy wine, but has depth and vibrancy. A good match with richer dishes. Drink now through 2015. Smart Buys. (11/15/11)"
88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% viura): Bright straw. Fresh apple and peach aromas are complemented by honeysuckle and orange peel. Very fruity and smooth in the mouth, offering lively orchard and pit fruit flavors braced by tangy acidity. Just a bit loose-knit on the clinging finish, which repeats the pear note. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
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PG 89
RP 88
IWC 88
Spain
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Red
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89 points Peñín Guide: "(80% tempranillo, 20% garnacha). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: spicy, fruit expression, sweet spices, cocoa bean. Palate: flavourful, spicy, ripe fruit, round tannins. (2012)"
88 points Robert Parker: "[$13 list] Another good buy, the 2009 Rioja Cvne Crianza (80% Tempranillo and the rest other authorized varietals) exhibits a dark ruby/purple color, loads of fruit (black currants and cherries), licorice and forest floor notes, a supple texture, medium body, and considerable flavor authority as well as character. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. (Aug 2012)"
88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% tempranillo): Dark ruby. Aromas and flavors of raspberry and cherry, with a vanilla overtone. Silky and smooth, with a lingering finish of clove, mocha and vanilla. Easy-going and very drinkable right now. (Sep 2012)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "[$13 list] Smoky and gamy notes shadow cherry, floral and licorice flavors in this smooth red, displaying a rather austere character. Tobacco and toast notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2015. (2/28/13)"
Importer notes: "80% Tempranillo with the remainder composed of Garnacha and Mazuelo. All grapes come from the 'Rioja Alta' subzone, where higher altitudes and Atlantic influences make for a moderate climate which is ideal for producing wines of elegance and finesse. Soils are composed of iron-rich clay and limestone. The wine sees two years of aging before being bottled, with at least 12 months in American oak."
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IWC 88
Spain
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(made from a 50/50 blend of airen and macabeo): Light, bright gold. Lively aromas and flavors of orchard and pit fruits, with a lemony topnote. Fruity and supple in texture, with good finishing cut and a lingering citrus zest note. As always, this is an excellent value. (Sep 2012)"
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IWC 88
WA 87
Spain
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Red
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(100% tempranillo): Dark ruby. Cherry and licorice on the nose and palate, complicated by dark chocolate and cracked pepper. A smoky note lingers on the gently tannic and persistent finish. Shows surprising structure for a wine at this price point. (Sep 2012)"
87 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2010 Protocolo Tinto is 100% Tempranillo aged for 3 months in American oak. It is a forward, spicy wine with pleasant black fruit flavors, floral and spice aromas, and good balance. Drink this excellent value over the next 3-4 years. (Jun 2011)"
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IWC 88
PG 86
Spain
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White
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($12 list; 90% verdejo and 10% viura) Pale gold. Spicy, high-pitched aromas of grapefruit, green apple and lemon thyme. Dry and focused, offering nervy citrus flavors and deeper orchard fruit qualities. On the austere side but I like this wine's clarity and finishing cut. (Sep/Oct 2010)"
86 points Peñín Guide: "(85% verdejo, 15% viura) Colour: bright straw. Nose: ripe fruit, citrus fruit, white flowers. Palate: flavourful, fruity, fresh, fleshy. (2011)"
Producer notes: "75% Verdejo, 25% Viura. Straw yellow color with greenish hues. Clean and sensual on the nose displaying tropical aromas of pineapple that lead to big, lovely, powerful fruit, fresh grass and a subtle touch of fennel typical of Verdejo. Soft attack of glycerine followed by fruity, fresh, citrus and sparkling sensations. Extremely refreshing and very soft wine. Serve with a light chill and you will be seduced by the soft texture of this complex wine."
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IWC 88
Spain
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White
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$18 list] Pale yellow. Ripe tangerine and peach aromas are lifted by notes of white pepper and talc. Sappy, slightly loose-knit pit fruit flavors provide good palate coverage and pick up spiciness with air. A fleshy rendition of the variety that shows the warmth of the vintage. Finishes with good breadth and cling. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
Producer notes: "Pale yellow with green hues, brilliant. High aromatic intensity, with aromas reminiscent of white fruits and citrus (grapefruit skin). Slightly acidic, fresh, medium persistence and slightly bitter aftertaste characteristic of Galician white varieties. Food Matching: Nice to accompany seafood, grilled fish and white meats."
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PG 87
Spain
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White
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WHWC staff notes: "This freakishly delicious little gem is 100% Grenache Blanc from the Terra Alta region of Spain. Terra Alta lies about 130 kilometers southwest of Barcelona, next to Priorat. In fact, this is basically a poor man's Priorat blanca. This wine comes with everything you desire from a bottle of wine...it's inexpensive (heck, it's cheap!), it's intoxicatingly delicious and the alcohol comes in at under 13%. Buy it now!! I tell you for your own good." -Kaj Stromer, 8/14/12
87 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha blanca). Colour: bright straw. Nose: fresh fruit, white flowers, citrus fruit. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, balsamic. (2013)"
Producer notes: "While Terra Alta, tucked away in the southeastern corner of Catalonia bordering Aragón and Valencia, is not yet a well-known region, it is one of the largest areas in Catalunya under vine. This Garnatxa Blanca is very aromatic with notes of melon and white fruits on the nose. On the palate, it is balanced with a medium body and a nice crisp freshness. Pairs well with simple tapas and grilled squid. Alcohol 12.95%."
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PG 89
Spain
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Red
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89 points Peñín Guide: "(graciano). Colour: cherry, garnet rim. Nose: ripe fruit, spicy, creamy oak, toasty, balsamic herbs, earthy notes. Palate: powerful, flavourful, toasty. (2013)"
Producer notes: "This 100% Graciano wine is the first mono-varietal from the rare, outstanding Graciano variety to be produced in Rioja. We have planted the grapes at high density in shallow, stony soils which result in very low yields. We utilize a combination of whole berry and traditional fermentation techniques to yield a deep-coloured, full bodied wine with a complex fruit character."
WHWC notes: "I love sharing this gem from the highlands of Spain, and while I have admired this wine for the last three vintages, I will be cellaring a few bottles personally for the future as well. When you dip your nose into the glass for the first time, you smell darker fruits of black cherry, plum and raspberry on top of delicious grilled meats. Underlying those aromas are violet perfume and dusty rocks, and woven through everything tres leche locks all the components together. Complex, but very approachable, this wine shows elegant but chewy tannins and a a pleasing acidity that is able to cut through the fat of a lamb chop. If you are familiar with the normal flavor profile of Rioja, you will find this wine intellectually intriguing. There are very few (2?) pure Graciano bottlings in Rioja. This wine will allow you to see what it adds to a typical Rioja blend. Normally, Graciano is blended with Tempranillo, usually 5% to 15%. It is what gives Rioja some of its structure (tannins and acidity), and as well as the floral component. In addition to being so unique, I think this wine also represents great Rioja value." - Brently Dunivant
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PG 88
Spain
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Red
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88 points Peñín Guide: "(100% tempranillo) Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: expressive, red berry notes, floral, wild herbs, mineral. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, round tannins, powerful. (2012)"
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PG 89
Spain
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89 points Peñín Guide: "(100% garnacha). Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: expressive, fresh fruit, red berry notes, floral. Palate: flavourful, fruity, good acidity, balanced. (2013)"
Importer notes: "100% Garnacha. Age of vines: 60-70 years. Aged in tank. Tasting Notes: The color is breathtaking, a luminous violet. One is so eager to taste it that one almost forgets to smell it. It is incredibly fresh, light, fruit to the fore: the pallet, disco red liquorice, Kojak’s lollipops--the candy shop of the 80’s. Easy drinking, soft and smooth."
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PG 88
Spain
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88 points Peñín Guide: "(100% palomino) Colour: bright straw. Nose: dried flowers, saline, dry nuts. Palate: long, powerful, flavourful, rich. (2013)"
***/Recommended, F. Paul Pacult (Spirit Journal): "Solid 9-carat gold/flax color; unblemished purity. Smells curiously yet alluringly of rubber pencil eraser and baked bread, even under-ripened grapes; the aroma 'flat-lines' following six more minutes of air contact; I move on. Entry features tart, desert dry tastes of shale/limestone and sour pears; midpalate offers a trace more flavor depth in the forms of salty brine and green olive. Finishes cleanly, medium astringent, and refreshing. (Sep 2009)"
Wine Spectator: "A fruity manzanilla, straightforward and moderately concentrated, with a lightweight frame and walnut aftertaste."
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WS 89
PG 89
Spain
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Other
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89 points Wine Spectator: "Caramel brown in color, with the viscosity of motor oil, this is soft yet firm, carrying flavors of walnut, dried fig and burnt sugar. Sweet but not oppressively so, with a slightly bitter finish. Drink now. (11/15/11)"
89 points Peñín Guide: "(Pedro Ximénez) Colour: light-bodied mahogany. Nose: toasty caramel, sweet spices, rancio notes, fruit preserve, dry nuts, balsamic herbs. Palate: full, flavourful, spicy, fine solera notes, toasty. (2009)"
'Bronze Medal,' Decanter: "(17% alcohol) Concentrated, persistent and heady raisin and caramel. (Oct 2010)"
Producer notes: "Almost black in color. A pronounced and delicious bouquet of the essence of sweet raisins. The taste is very sweet, smooth, pronounced and delicous just like dried raisins or sweet grape juice. Awarded Gold Medal at IWC 2006. This is a very sweet dessert wine consumed on its own or with rich, fruity puddings. Also classically used as the sauce for one of the famous desserts of Jerez: vanilla ice cream with Pedro Ximénez Sherry. Serve chilled. Alcohol: 17% by volume. Grape Variety: Pedro Ximénez."
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IWC 88
Spain
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White
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "(40% treixadura and 20% each of albarino, godello and loureira): Light yellow. Fresh pear and tangerine aromas are brightened by white pepper and dusty minerals. Juicy, nicely focused citrus and orchard fruit flavors show good clarity and breadth, with no excess fat. Finishes slightly loose, with gentle spiciness and good cling. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
Until recently, very few wines from the Ribeiro DO in northwest Galicia reached the international market. However, this is starting to change, as improvements in winemaking technology and quality have improved, particularly with white varieties such as Treixadura, Godello and Albariño. This blend of 40% Treixadura, 20% Albariño, 20% Godello and 20% Loureira is pale yellow in color, clean, clear and bright. Strong, fruity varietal character on the nose. Intense notes of lemon/citrus, mango, melon, quince and yellow flowers. Light- to medium-bodied. Crisp, with good acidity, fruity and persistent. A very food friendly wine.
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IWC 89
Spain
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Red
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89 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Deep red. Expressive aromas of fresh red berries, potpourri, spicecake and white pepper. Supple on entry, then lively and pliant in the mid-palate, offering sweet, incisive flavors of raspberry, candied cherry and spices. An energetic wine that finishes with good clarity and sweet persistence. (Sep/Oct 2010)"
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WS 89
WA 87
Spain
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White
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89 points Wine Spectator: "[$16 list] This exuberant white shows coconut, orange blossom and beeswax flavors, with tart acidity for balance. Mouthwatering, balanced and clean. Drink now through 2016. 3,000 cases made. (4/30/13)"
87 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "[$15 list] Mainly Viura blended with Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca, the 2011 Barrel-fermented Blanco remains on its lees for three months in Allier French oak. It has a subtle, vanilla and almond-scented bouquet with fine definition. The palate is well-balanced with coconut and almond on the entry. I discerned a slight honeyed tincture and a pleasing creamy, patisserie finish. Drink now-2016. (8/31/12)"
Producer notes: "90% Viura and 10% Malvasia. The weather conditions were positive for the aromatic expression of the wine, with hints of pears and ripe apples adorned with shrub land herbs and spices as well as pastries. It is only at the second level that the typical citrus and green apple character which has typified this wine in other years begins to appear. It is a pleasant wine to drink, thanks to its limited sharpness, giving a sensation of silky fullness. It coats the sides of the mouth and finishes with a canned peach and ripe pineapple aftertaste. In the retronasal phase the peach and ripe pineapple continue to be to the fore with reminders of lavender and thyme."
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W&S 89
Spain
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'Top 100 Values of the Year' and 89 points Wine & Spirits: "[$14 list] This blend has toasty barrel scents as well as juicy, ripe blueberry flavors. Earthy notes in the tannins add to the wine’s complexity. (Jun 2013)"
Importer notes: "70% Merseguera, 25% Malvasía, 5% Viognier. Age of vines: 28 years. Farming: Sustainable with organic practices. Mustiguillo’s mission is to protect indigenous varietals and nurture them into fascinating wines. In September of 2010, Bodegas Mustiguillo became Valencia's first winery with the 'Vino de Pago' designation - and one of only eleven in the entire country. This small, charming winery was built on the site of a former stable and has become the star of the Utiel-Requena. Merseguera is equivalent to Jumilla’s Escanavella."
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IWC 89
Spain
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Red
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89 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Glass-staining ruby. A fragrant bouquet evokes cherry-vanilla, violet and spices. Juicy and open-knit, offering zesty red and dark berry flavors and a touch of vanillin oak. Finishes smooth, gently sweet and long, with the cherry note echoing. This is already approachable. (Sep/Oct 2011)"
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