89 Points While it is still young, this is a complex wine, with black currant notes supported by firm tannins. It shows wood aging, fresh acidity and a solid core of structure that promises good aging. Drink from 2015. — R.V., Wine Enthusiast, 12/1/2013.
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Monthly Archives: July 2015
Tilenus Godello 2013 – 90 Points
90 Points Stone-fruit and melon aromas are crystal clean and inviting as can be. The palate blends citrus pith with creamy richness and minerality. Flavors of orange and white grapefruit are a touch pithy, while the finish brings weight, solidity and confirmation. Everything that’s good about Godello is on display. — M.S., Wine Enthusiast 5/1/2015.
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Castillo de Sajazarra Reserva 2008 – 91 Points
91 Points Smoke and leather aromas are matched by dried red fruit and spice tones. This is racy on the palate, with a fairly full body. Vanilla and caramel flavors turn darker and toastier with airing, while the fruit on this older Rioja favors cherry and currant. Cocoa, tobacco notes with a juicy length define the finish. Drink through 2024. — M.S., Wine Enthusiast, 2/1/2015.
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Montevannos Reserva 2005 – 92 Points
92 Points What’s great about this wine is how it blends modernity, meaning ripeness, with traditional aromas and flavors of tobacco, earth and oak. The nose is a symphony of marzipan, tobacco and dried fruit scents, while the palate is fresh, alert and houses flavors of baked cherry, plum, vanilla and mossy earth. Pure and smooth on the finish; drink now through 2018. — Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast (5/1/2013).
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Castel de Fornos 2014 – 87 Points
87 POINTS Apple, melon and a dusty scent of white pepper get this round, apple-driven Albariño going. Pineapple, lime and orange flavors are solid and finish with a note of almond skin and bitter citrus pith. Drink immediately. — Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast (8/1/2015).
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Ribera de Ulver Crianza 2011 – 87 Points
87 Points Dark plum and berry aromas hit with oomph and are accented by toasty, minerally notes. This Mencía is balanced and nicely textured, with blackberry, prune and licorice flavors. Some bitterness comes up on the finish, but mostly this ends like it starts, with jammy richness and dark-fruit notes. — M.S., Wine Enthusiast, 10/2013.
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Coleccion Costeira Treixadura – 88 Points
88 Points Leesy peach and green melon aromas are standard but pleasing on the nose. The palate is fresh, with good body, showing melon and stonefruit flavors. This drink-now wine is friendly and attractive. ~Michael Schachner – Wine Enthusiast 2/15 .
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Martinez Lacuesta Gran Reserva
DO Rioja (Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo) 750 ml Medium-bodied red with long ageing in new and semi-new American-oak barrels during 36 months and a further 48 months’ reduction in the bottle until released for sale. Complex and elegant nose. A bright, clear appearance. Smooth, silky and long in the mouth. Suitable for drinking with delicate and mild-tasting dishes. It must be opened 40 minutes before drinking and be served at 18 C. ANALYSIS Alcoholic content 13,30% Vol Total acidity 5,6 gr/l. Volatile acidity 0,80 gr/l. Total sulphurous content 88 mg/l. Reducing sugars 2,4 g/l..
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Adega Cooperativa Ponte de Lima
Ponte Branco Vinho Verde (Loureiro, Trajadura blend) Ponte Rose Vinho Verde (Vinhao, Padeiro, Espadeiro blend) Ponte de Lima was founded in 1959. The winery takes its name from the bridge at the crossroads of Conde de Bertiandos in the town of Ponte de Lima – Portugal’s most ancient city. The cooperative, composed of over 2,000 local producers, is the largest contributor to the Ponte de Lima’s economy. In 1998 the cooperative received certification from APCER to produce wines that can be legally denominated as Vinhos Verdes, as part of the special administrative region. Lima is one of the 9 administrative sub-regions of the Vinho Verde region in the northeast of Portugal. It is blessed with a perfect climate with which to create varied, fruity and fresh wines..
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Amalia Brut Sparkling Wine
Cava (Macabeo, Parrellada, Xarello) 750 ml Download Shelf Talker WINEMAKING Amalia is made with premium traditional cava grape varieties using the Charmat method whereby both fermentations are carried out in pressurized steel tanks. David Morrison who oversees the winemaking insists on paying a premium for a high quality base wine. ANALYSIS Alcohol: 11.5% Total acidity: 6.9 g/L Resid. sugar: 14 g/L VINEYARDS Alto Penedés is the birthplace of the world famous Spanish sparkling wine, cava. Amalia is produced for Long Wines by a winery founded in 1985 and situated in the acknowledged centre of cava production near Sant Sadurni d’Anoia. Slightly inland from the Mediterranean, beyond the distinctive peaks of the Monstserrat Massif, the vines grow on a scattering of limestone deposits and thrive in the mild climate. The winery uses grapes from some of the most prestigious vineyards in the area including those of Cellers Piñol. Macabeo 33%, Parellada.
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