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IWC 88
WS 87
Spain
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Red
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List $22.00
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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
Spain
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Red
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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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List $8.00
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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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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
In stock, 12+ available
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List $13.00
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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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WA 86
Spain
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Red
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List $12.00
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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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PG 89
RP 88
IWC 88
Spain
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Red
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List $13.00
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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
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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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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Red
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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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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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IWC 89
Spain
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Red
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List $23.00
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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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WA 88
Spain
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Red
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88 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "This wine is 100% Tempranillo. The 2007 Arbucala Esencial is dark ruby-colored with a fruity nose of spice box and blueberries. Soft, forward, friendly, and plush, this tasty, crowd-pleasing effort can be enjoyed over the next 3 years. (Apr. 2008)"
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