Winemaker Notes After resting for 18 months in American oak barrels and 6 more in the bottle, it is a classic Tempranillo wine with which to enjoy at any time. In the mouth it surprises by its sweet tannins, spiced, marked by the ripe fruit, with expolsion of plums, black currants and cranberries. La Mancha
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92 pts. Natalie MacClean "From the Ribera del Duero wine region, Alejandro Fernández Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2015 is a dry, medium-plus-bodied 100% Tempranillo produced from vines between 20 and 40 years of age. The wine aged 24 months in American oak barrels followed by 12 months in bottle. Alejandro Fernandez, a self made wine-maker, is one of the most well known and respected wine producers in...
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92 points - Wine Enthusiast Pale straw to the eye, this wine has aromas of Bosc pear and guava with a whiff of petrol. Full in texture, it has guava, pineapple, passion fruit, dried Mediterranean herb and jasmine flavors that culminate in a vibrant finish.
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92 points - James Suckling A red with fresh blackberries, black chocolate and flowers, both on the nose and palate. Medium to full body and firm, creamy tannins. Fresh and focused. Crushed-stone undertones.
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Winemaker Notes Cuvee de O Godello expresses the freshest expression of the Valdeorras’ unique slate soils and indigenous clones of Godello. Sur lie ageing and used large format barrel fermentation impart a weight and complexity to Cuvée de O that sets it apart from other young Godellos.
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91 points - i-winereview.com "Semi-opaque. An outstanding value in South African Pinotage, the 2017 vintage shows an effusive nose of dark cherry, chocolate and tobacco. It’s big and rich in the mouth with flavors that evoke black raspberry and dark cocoa powder. Quite ripe in style with a long finish. At 14.5° alcohol, it’s a big wine. - Don Winkler"
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a blend of Garnatxa with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and/or Carinyena sourced from the foothills of the Montsant mountains. It stands out among its Black Slate siblings as the most elegant of the lineup, inclined more towards red fruit than black, with a high-toned minerality and spiciness. It is selected from fruit aged in foudre and French oak demi-muids. Certified Organic Farming!
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Wine Spectator 94 Points - A harmonious red that marries power with finely detailed grace, showing a dense core of tannins tightly meshed with flavors of ripe black currant, fig cake, wild sage and mocha that slowly unfurl on the palate. Sleek and silky in texture, with a firm and lingering, well-spiced finish.
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93 points - Wine Enthusiast Deep red-violet in the glass, this wine offers aromas of dark plum, raspberry and salted almond. It feels good in the mouth, thanks to sleek tannins and flavors of cassis, blackberry, clove, anise and juniper berry. There is a bright splash of cranberry on the finish.
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Winemaker Notes Clean and brilliant with an attractive, elegant garnet hue. Pleasant fresh aromatics with red berry fruit notes, such as raspberries, coming through along with balsamic hints. The whole combines to offer a complex, serious wine. Sweetness and attractive fruit character on the entry to the palate, then balsamic and licorice notes followed by an elegant finish with touches of...
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James Suckling 90 Points - A solid Rioja crianza that's very well balanced. Red plums, cherries and sweet spices follow through to a medium-bodied palate with juicy red fruit and a touch of vanilla. Fluid, pretty long and well grained. Drink or hold.
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James Suckling 93 Points - Bitter chocolate, raspberries, blackberries, spice box and some spearmint on the nose. Complex and flavorful, with a medium to full body, a firm tannin frame, and a lengthy, compact finish.
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92 points James Suckling -A fresh nose with good depth and complexity. Spiced cherries, berries, dark chocolate and touches of wet earth and mushrooms. Medium-bodied and succulent on the palate, with lots of juicy fruit and a very long, fine-grained finish. Not the most concentrated expression of Rioja, but this shows the elegance, crunch and freshness of 2018. Delicious now, but can hold well.
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Attractive pale yellow colour with greenish highlights, very bright. Subtle, complex nose of tropical fruit, banana and white fruit notes, in perfect harmony with hints of spices, vanilla, pepper and clove. Silky, well-structured mouthfeel with a refreshing touch of acidity that combines with the suggestive background of flavours from the ageing on its lees in the barrel, toffee, toasted bread...
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The wine shows fresh aromas of red fruit –strawberry candy- on a very subtle background of sweet vanilla and cocoa. In mouth it is also fresh with balanced acidity, good length and absolutely velvety tannins. Burgo Viejo Rioja Tinto is made from 85% Tempranillo, 10% Garnacha & 5% Mazuelo Burgo Viejo Tinto comes from a careful selection of the grapes during the harvest followed by meticulous...
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James Suckling 91 Points "A ripe, fruity red with plum, berry and some orange peel and bark. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a juicy finish. Drink now."
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James Suckling 90 Points "A fruity and plummy wine with just a hint of strawberry jam. Full body. Velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Dense and layered. Some may find it a little heavy, but it’s lively. Drink now."
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Winemaker Notes Cherry with purple reflections, it exhibits a collection of aromatic attributes, ripe fruit, spices, power and complexity, which provide an almost panoramic vision of the possibilities of DO Montsant. Fruity, powerful, meaty and concentrated, impregnated with the notes of the terroir, it shows an elegant breadth of fl avors in the mouth and a long, fresh and spicy finish. Blend:...
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87 pts. Wine Enthusiast Savory berry aromas include hints of spice, rubber and latex. This 50–50 blend of Garnacha and Carignan is tight and pulling, with little to no excess weight. A mix of oak and red fruit flavors hums toward a raw, choppy finish with a woody note of clove.
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James Suckling Review Rated 93 Aromas of blackcurrants, crushed violets, rosemary and thyme. Full body, good concentration and silky tannins with a pure and vivid finish. Drink or hold. 100% Tempranillo
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James Suckling 91 Points "Some white pepper to the mixture of red and black berries. Flavorful and juicy with fresh, creamy tannins. Shows excellent balance even though it is not quite long. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
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This wine has aromas of blackberry, caramel and baking spice. It is cool at first sip, with flavors of clove, licorice and eucalyptus alongside cherry and cassis. Soft tannins and bright acidity keep it afloat into the postpalate. 75% Garnacha 25% Tempranillo
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Wine Enthusiast 92 Points - This dark garnet wine has a nose of black cherry, butterscotch and olive tapenade. It is spicy on entry, offering eucalyptus and clove notes alongside flavors of dark and red berries. Bittersweet chocolate and orange zest. Luxurious tannins build slowly and then remain on the palate.
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James Suckling 93 Points “Hyacinth, violets and lavender are among the many floral notes of this redolent wine. The palate has a real sense of purity to it, with the tangy acidity highlighting the bright, dark-fruit tones. Medium-long on the finish. A blend of syrah, garnacha and monastrell.” RHWB – ruby purple color, On the nose, aromas of fresh red & blue fruits, some spices chime in, on...
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red, crimson or violet reflections. Nose: nice print, suitable aromatic intensity, distinguished and fine quality. Mouth: velvety, with a balanced and flexible simplicity. Robert Parker, 91 Points
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Made from a thicker-skinned variety of Tempranillo indigenous to the La Mancha region, called Cencibel. A garnet color with a ruby rim. Clean and bright. Deep aromas of black fruits mingling with notes of licorice. Sweet vanilla hints come through with notes of roasted coffee beans, brought by the wine’s stay in American oak barrels. Fruity on the entry to the palate with black fruits coming to...
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James Suckling 93 Points "Age has delivered a savory thread to the ripe, spiced dark-plum and earthy aromas on offer here. The palate is rich, plush and bold with plenty of ripe, dark plums and berries". Ultimate Wine Challenge 93 Points "Generous aromas of cassis, plum and fennel root leap from the glass. The palate displays a classic old world profile with dusty tannins and savory flavors. The...
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"A slightly old-style Toro with lots of ripe fruit and loads of new wood. Chocolate and black-fruit jam. It’s full and dense with layers of polished, medium-chewy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold." - James Suckling (October 2020), 90 pts
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Jordi Lloren's style of vinification is one of precision. He ferments, largely, in stainless steel and elevage takes place in stainless, amphora and wood - depending on the cuvee. Jordi employs temperature control for several of the cuvees and the resulting wines are very focussed, expressive and primary. The white wines are very lightly macerated. This is a blend of local varieties... The fruit...
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Deep ruby color with violet reflections. On the nose, aromas of fresh red fruit, blue flowers and spices stand out. In the mouth it’s wide, round and tasty. This is a crowd pleasing wine and very food friendly. Hyacinth, violets and lavender are among the many floral notes of this redolent wine. The palate has a real sense of purity to it, with the tangy acidity highlighting the bright,...
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James Suckling 95 Points - Savory and complex with dried orange peel, cedar and plenty of sweet spices, walnuts, caramel, dried mushrooms and pine needles. Shows maturity here, with a medium body and superb freshness. Incredibly long finish with lots of truffle and walnut. Lasts over a minute. Very complete now, but you can still hold it.
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James Suckling 90 Points - A solid Rioja crianza that’s very well balanced. Red plums, cherries and sweet spices follow through to a medium-bodied palate with juicy red fruit and a touch of vanilla. Fluid, pretty long and well grained. Drink or hold.
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93 pts. James Suckling Bitter chocolate, raspberries, blackberries, spice box and some spearmint on the nose. Complex and flavorful, with a medium to full body, a firm tannin frame, and a lengthy, compact finish.
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Beautiful pale white colour with green hints. Tropical fruits and floral aromas on the nose of this delicate, savoury organic white wine. Dry, smooth and elegant, with great balance and length. Perfect to drink with Tapas, salads and vegetable dishes, all kinds of pasta, mild cheeses and exotic cuisine. It also goes great with fish, seafood, grilled meats or just a glass on its own. From Tierra...
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Winemaker Notes The intense, nearly opaque color is unmistakably Mencia and speaks to the exotic nose and deep mix of sweet and savory notes of toffee and licorice. The concentration of flavor is balanced by high-acid, floral and earth elements.
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92 points James Suckling - 2020 vintage. Lots of toasted oak with coffee and chocolate to the ripe-plum character. It’s full-bodied and chewy with a polished undertone. Drink or hold.
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Intense dark red in color with a complex nose reminiscent of black fruits, clove, black pepper and wood. Big on the palate yet soft and silky with sweet tannins and a lingering finish.
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91 pts. James Suckling Review - A sweetly spiced nose of ripe blackberries, blueberries, chocolate, coconut and vanilla. It’s full-bodied with creamy tannins. Round and rich with a flavorful finish. Drink now.
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90 points - James Suckling A fruity and plummy wine with just a hint of strawberry jam. Full body. Velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Dense and layered. Some may find it a little heavy, but it’s lively.
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El Castro de Valtuille Joven - is a 100% young Mencia from Raul Perez. A young, bright and refreshing example of this Galician grape. Incredible value for money. Shows comparisons to a meaty Pinot Noir. Light but with plenty of complexities, red fruits, brambly, eucalyptus, and pepper.
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94 points Jeb Dunnuck "Beautiful, with lots of cassis, blackberry, graphite, camphor, and acacia flower notes on the nose, the 2017 Vinas Viejas hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a layered, elegant texture, ripe tannins, and a gorgeous finish. A blend of 65% Monastrell, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Garnacha, brought up in 75% new French oak, it's the real deal and will...
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This is of course famous from being aged in used Pappy Van Winkel barrels. Medium deep opaque purple color with dark red rim. Initial aromas redolent of blackberry and blueberry with underlying hints of red fruits give way to pleasing complex elements of vanilla and toffee. Soft, big, yet elegant mouth feel, rich, full body, density, superb balance and grip, lead to long, long finish, carrying...
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91 Points - Wine Spectator. “This bold red is intense and expressive. Cassis and blueberry flavors mingle with cola, cocoa and licorice notes. Chewy tannins and balsamic acidity amplify the impact. Heady, ripe and in the modern style. Monastrell.” Alicante, Spain
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Gorgeously fragrant nose. Full of citrus in the mouth, orange and zingy grapefruit. Thirst-quenching and such a lovely wine!
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