DO Navarra (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon) 750 ml “Ruby coloured with bramble fruits, gentle vanilla oak and savoury, secondary aromas on the nose; the development adds real interest to this Reserva. This vintage is more lush in style with ripe red fruit balanced by dried fruit characters and animal undertones. Tannins and supple and acidity is vibrant. A deliciously well balanced wine.” ~Boutinot City of Origin: Puente la Reina (Navarra) Grapes: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon Total Number of Bottles: 50,000 bottles Winemaker: Milagros Rodriguez Age of Vines: 20 years on average Vineyard Size: 210 hectares Vine Density: 3,000 Vines/hectare Soil Composition: Limestone, Eocene and Miocene origin marls Filtration: Yes Harvest Method: Mechanical and manual Training: Both on wire and bush vines Fermentation Method: Stainless steel tanks Fermentation Period: 15 days Fermentation Temperature: 28 degrees Celsius Malolactic Fermentation Method: N/A Malolactic Fermentation Temperature: N/A pH: Not provided Volatile Acidity (grams/Liter): Not.
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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Señorio de Sarria Chardonnay
“Senorio de Sarria Chardonnay – An exquisite Spanish Chardonnay from the Navarra region. This is a fresh and stylish unoaked Chardonnay with intense, lively citrus fruit aromas. Quite full on the palate with ripe peach and apricot characters balanced by crisp acidity.” ~All About Wine UK City of Origin: Puente la Reina (Navarra) Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Total Number of Bottles: 100,000 bottles Winemaker: Milagros Rodriguez Age of Vines: 8 years on average Vineyard Size: 210 hectares Vine Density: 2,700 Vines/hectare Soil Composition: Limestone, Eocene and Miocene origin marls Filtration: Yes Harvest Method: Mechanical Training: Both on wire and bush vines Fermentation Method: Stainless steel tanks Fermentation Period: 20 days Fermentation Temperature: 13 degrees Celsius Malolactic Fermentation Method: N/A Malolactic Fermentation Temperature: N/A pH: Not provided Volatile Acidity (grams/Liter): Not provided Total Acidity (grams/Liter): 5.6 g/L Residual Sugar (grams/Liter): 2.3 g/L Alcohol by Volume: 13.5% Aging in Barrel: N/A Type.
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Señorio de Sarria Moscatel
DO Navarra (100% Small-grain Moscatel) 500 ml “A naturally sweet Moscatel – aromatic with raisins and honey on the palate. Lovely to savour, or enjoy with cheeses and desserts. Golden yellow colour. Intense and aromatic nose, ample and sweet in the mouth with delicious viscosity. Long and seductive, showing candied orange peel, honeysuckle, peach and honey characters – also with notes of hay, tarragon and apricot. Clean and fresh acidity on the finish.” ~All About Wine UK City of Origin: Puente la Reina (Navarra) Grapes: 100% Small-grain Moscatel Total Number of Bottles: 20,000 bottles Winemaker: Milagros Rodriguez Age of Vines: 6 years on average Vineyard Size: 210 hectares Vine Density: 3,500 Vines/hectare Soil Composition: Limestone, Eocene and Miocene marls Filtration: Yes Harvest Method: Mechanical Training: On wire Fermentation Method: Stainless steel tanks Fermentation Period: 2 hours Fermentation Temperature: 13 degrees Celsius Malolactic Fermentation Method: N/A Malolactic Fermentation Temperature: N/A pH: Not.
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Teófilo Reyes Crianza
DO Rioja Alta (97.5% Tempranillo, 2.5% Albillo) 750 ml “Good concentration and extraction. Very attractive red/black fruit. Good purity of vineyard expression.” ~Decanter.com City of Origin: Penafiel Grapes: 97.5% Tempranillo, 2.5% Albillo Total Number of Bottles: 115,000 bottles Winemaker: Juan Jose Reyes Montero Age of Vines: 10 to 15 years Vineyard Size: 60 hectares Elevation: 500 to 900 meters Soil Composition: Reddish alluvial deposits Irrigation: No Harvest Method: Traditional (Manual) Harvest Season: Mid-September Fermentation Method: Natural, no additives Fermentation Period: 31 days Fermentation Temperature: Maximum of 31 degrees Celsius Malolactic Fermentation Method: First in barrels, then stainless steel tanks Malolactic Fermentation Temperature: Not provided pH:3.67 Volatile Acidity (grams/Liter): 0.63 g/L Total Acidity (grams/Liter): 5.35 g/L Residual Sugar (grams/Liter): 1.57 g/L Alcohol by Volume: 14.5% Aging in Barrel: 1 to 3 years Type of Barrel: 70% American Oak and 30% French Oak Aging in Bottle: N/A.
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Bodegas Matarromera
Bodegas Marques de Vizhoja
Bodegas Chaves
Ponte da Barca (100% Albariño) Castel de Fornos (100% Albariño) Castel de Fornos Grán Selección (100% Albariño) Terras de Gondarei (100% Albariño) Silva Daponte Godello (100% Godello) Silva Daponte Mencia (100% Mencia) The Chaves family winery was founded in the mid 20th century, born of ancient methods of gathering and harvesting. The Chaves family was central in creating the Denomination of Origin “Rias Baixas”, and have received a number of awards throughout our history reflecting the excellent quality of this jewel in the crown of white wine, the Albariño. With careful and responsible winemaking, coupled with the large oenological experience of our winemaker, we have achieved results meeting the high expectations set of our natural wealth. The fusion of innovation and tradition is achieved in the lifeblood of a precious land. In this complex and global world, uniqueness and excellence are key, in order to stand out from the rest. From the legacy our distinguished winery,.
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Teofilo Reyes Reserva – 89 Points
Ripe and concentrated. Still nearly black, this muscular red is rich with coffee, chocolate, plum and prune flavors, plus notes of earth and game. More brooding than cheerful, it needs air to open up. Drink now through 2007. –TM, Wine Spectator Magazine, Dec 2001.
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Teofilo Reyes Crianza – 95 Points
Gorgeous. Seriously aromatic, this Spanish red explodes with toast, smoke, coconut and vanilla aromas and flavors, with plenty of ripe fruit notes beneath. The tannins are big but beautifully framed, the wine is concentrated but completely harmonious and should improve for a decade. 9,000 cases made. –TM, Wine Spectator Magazine, June 1997.
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DO Valle del Maule (Chile)
Lucatoni Vineyards (Valle del Maule, Chile) Located 250 km (155 mi) south of Santiago, this traditional and long overlooked wine valley—the largest and one of the oldest—has attracted renewed and much-deserved attention of late. Old-bush, dry-farmed vineyards that predate the memories of those who tend them now produce exciting, naturally balanced field blends of Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and other yet to be identified varieties. Newer plantations include Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Carmenere with bright acidity and juicy fruit. More info: http://www.winesofchile.org/chilean-wine/wine-regions/maule-valley/.
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