Wines
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- O Fournier Ribera Del Duero 2010 Product #27187 (In Stock)
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As always, plenty of ripe Tempranillo character here but with a lively, juicy, freshness.
"The 2010 Urban Ribera is from younger Tinta del Pais vines in Berlangas and Roa-Burgos that sees three months in French oak barrels. It has an understated bouquet of raspberry leaf and wild hedgerow with touches of briary. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp, taut tannins and a very vibrant fresh finish with juicy raspberry and cranberry notes on the aftertaste. Punchy and lively, this is brimming over with flavor at a great price. Drink now-2015."Wine Advocate 89 points
- Bodegas Asenjo & Manso Ceres 2006 Product #23831 (In Stock)
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A new estate for Jonas and one that is finally getting much-deserved distribution here. The estate spreads out over 40 hectares and consists entirely of bush-trained Tempranillo vines ranging from 10 to 100 years old. The owners work their estate naturally – no chemical sprays or pesticides and natural fertilizers used sparingly.
Ceres is the estate’s “entry-level” wine, but there’s nothing “low-end” about it at all! It’s 100% Tempranillo aged carefully in 100% new American oak – not that you’d guess that from the wine! Generous aromas of red berries and plums are accented with notes of fresh hay, black pepper, spice and earth. The flavors are ripe and deep but retain lovely elegance and purity. You’ll find dark red fruits, spice, and dark chocolate in the middle and then a long, complex, lingering finish at the end. Best of all –the price! The 2005 Ceres released in the US at $34; buying direct from Jonas cuts the price a lot! - Bodegas Valduero Ribera Del Duero Crianza 2009 Product #26345 (In Stock)
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Needs air or a little time in cellar now; for roasted meat.
"Opaque ruby. Smoky, oak-accented aromas of cherry, blackberry and violet, with an exotic note of Indian spices in the background. Fleshy and broad on entry, then tighter in the mid-palate, offering lively red and dark berry flavors and a hint of candied licorice. Finishes with youthful tannic grip and good spicy persistence. Give this wine at least another couple years in the cellar to allow it to stretch out."International Wine Cellar 90 points
- Condado De Haza Ribera Del Duero 2007 Product #25419 (In Stock)
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In the 16 months since Tanzer published his review of the 2007 Condado de Haza, it’s rounded out beautifully and opened up for immediate enjoyment. It’s 100% Tempranillo given a long fermentation – 25 days – and then aged 18 months in fine-grained American oak. Easy enough to enjoy on its own on a cold winter’s night, this will sing with grilled meats, rich braises, or most any stew or dish featuring meat and black olives.
“Ruby-red. Musky aromas of berry skin and cherry, with complicating notes of dried flowers and herbs. Firm on entry, then fleshier in the middle, offering sweet red fruit flavors and a subtle peppery quality. Sweeter on the anise-tinged finish, where the cherry element lingers with good intensity. This will be drinking well soon, or could even be enjoyed now with a little aeration.”International Wine Cellar 90 points
