Thursday, September 18, 2008

Spanish Values Never Quit!

These are our favorite values out of Spain - they are, without a doubt, all fantastic wines at reasonable prices. We carry these virtually all the time - as long as they remain available in the market. Stop in and pick some up - or give us a call and we'll set some aside for you.

Bodegas Campos Reales
Tempranillo La Mancha 2006
$6.99
Tanzer 88
“Bright purple. Primary dark berry aromas are complicated by licorice, dried flowers and cured meat. Complex for this price point, offering deep blackberry and blueberry flavors and a firm, chewy texture. It's rare to find this seriousness at this price.

Campo de Borja
Monte Oton 2007
(100% Garnacha)
$7.99
Parker 87
"A complex, dark ruby-colored wine with additional fruit and body, it possesses good underlying acidity, loads of freshness, fruit, and sweetness, and a medium to full-bodied finish. Drink it over the next several years".

Las Rocas
San Alejandro Garnacha 2006
$10.99
Parker 91
"The 2006 Las Rocas Garnacha is dark crimson-colored with an alluring nose of spice box, mineral, black cherry, and black raspberry. Smooth-textured, round, and with no hard edges, this tasty effort is designed for immediate gratification. This is one worth buying by the case".

Vinas de Cenit
Mazzaron 2005
$14.99
Parker 91
"The 2005 Venta Mazzarron is one of the finest values in Spanish wine. Made from 100% Tinta de Toro, it offers up a smoky, complex bouquet with notes of mineral and blackberry. Ripe, sweet, forward, and altogether pleasurable, it can be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years".

Volver
Tempranillo
La Mancha 2005 
$15.99
Parker 92 points and a "Best Buy
" "Sexy, oak spiced cherry & cassis aromas offer an array of Asian spices, vanilla and mocha.  Suave dark fruit liqueur-flavors are velvety & seemingly tannin-free. Gains focus on the sappy, sweet finish."

Bodegas Muga
Rioja Reserva 2004
$25.99
Parker 93+
"The 2004 Muga Reserva is dark ruby-colored with an enticing nose of pain grille, pencil lead, crushed stone, and blackberry. This leads to an elegant wine with layers of flavor, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish".

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