Do we ship to you?.
750ml
Bottle:
$249.94
Expressive and intense, this impressive red marries elegance and power, delivering rich flavors of blackberry,...
750ml
Bottle:
$74.95
6 bottles:
$73.45
The classic take on Rioja from Benjamín Romeo is the 2010 Carmen Gran Reserva and it blends all of the traditional...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$32.94
Brick red colour with a good coating. Clean on the nose with spicy, toasted and dried fruit aromas. Good structure,...
750ml
Bottle:
$76.90
$80.80
One of the most recognizable bottles of Rioja is the 2004 Faustino I Gran Reserva, mostly Tempranillo with 9%...
Pre-Arrival
Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$75.62
The 2010 La Vina de Andres Romeo was picked on October 6, later than the 2009, which was harvested on the September...
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$122.62
The 2010 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from two plots of older vineyards, one in Transpinedo and another...
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Mauro Terreus Paraje de Cueva Baja 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$162.95
Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
Pre-Arrival
Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$130.97
The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and...
Pre-Arrival
Contino (Cvne) Rioja Gran Reserva 2010
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$112.95
This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round and...
Pre-Arrival
Cvne Rioja Reserva Contino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.50
The 2010 Reserva is a textbook Rioja, and in fact it surprised me with a very classic profile. This is usually a...
Pre-Arrival
Cvne Rioja Reserva Vina Real 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.32
(90% tempranillo, with equal parts garnacha, mazuelo and graciano): Deep ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black...
Pre-Arrival
La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$191.69
This is really refined and complex, with dark mineral, savory berries, mussels, walnuts, sweet spices, truffles,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$237.95
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very...
Pre-Arrival
Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2010
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2776.76
$2954.00
I have tasted the 2010 Pingus a number of times since I published a note on it in issue 207 in June 2013, my first...
Chardonnay Tempranillo 2004 2010 NV Spain
Of all the white wine grape varietals, surely the one which has spread the furthest and is most widely appreciated is the Chardonnay. This green skinned grape is now grown all over the Old and New Worlds, from New Zealand to the Americas, from England to Chile, and is one of the first varietals people think of when considering white wine grapes. Perhaps this is because of its huge popularity which reached a peak in the 1990s, thanks to new technologies combining with traditional methods to bring the very best features out of the Chardonnay grape, and allow its unique qualities to shine through. Most fine Chardonnay wines use a process known as malolactic fermentation, wherein the malic acids in the grape juice are converted to lactic acids, allowing a creamier, buttery nature to come forward in the wine. No grape varietal is better suited to this process than Chardonnay, which manages to balance these silky, creamy notes with fresh white fruit flavors beautifully.
There are plenty of notable native Spanish grapes which have made a big impression on the wine world at large, but none are as renowned or as widely loved as the Tempranillo varietal. This black skinned grape has been used for wine making for centuries, with several ancient civilizations noticing the fact that it is highly versatile and holds some delicious flavors and aromas, perfect for those looking for a powerful yet elegant grape for their wines. Tempranillo often causes winemakers some trouble, however, as it is highly susceptible to many diseases. Despite this, plenty continue to persevere with this varietal, as it is perfect for producing delicious and complex single variety and blended wines, packed full of classic Spanish flavors and plenty of aromatic and intense surprises.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.