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$143.94
12 bottles:
$141.06
Deep orange colour, slightly amber with brown tints. Nose of toasty wood and hazelnut complemented by stone fruit...
750ml
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A very pretty wine now with cedar, mushrooms and dried red fruit. Medium body, fine tannins and a subtle, polished...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2011
1.5Ltr - Case of 6
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$216.18
Aromatic and alluring, this generous red offers forest floor, tobacco and floral notes that frame a core of black...
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Cvne Rioja Gran Reserva Imperial 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$103.71
#5 ENTHUSIAST 100 2019. This is a fabulous gran reserva from a very good but lightly heralded vintage. Aromas of...
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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2011
750ml - Case of 12
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$59.45
I tasted three breathtaking wines, starting with the 2011 Crianza which is, year in, year out, one of the best...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$71.87
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$66.94
Lovely dried red fruit, such as plums with just a hint of prunes. Cedar, walnut and leather undertones. Full-bodied...
750ml - Case of 6
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$173.72
#36 Spanish Wine Of 2022. Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
750ml - Case of 3
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$114.61
Gloriously dark fruit on the nose; carrying on to the palate submerged in fine oak, pepper spice, dark chocolate &...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Gran Reserva 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$92.28
Gloriously dark fruit on the nose; carrying on to the palate submerged in fine oak, pepper spice, dark chocolate &...
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Remirez De Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho 2011
750ml - Case of 6
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$128.72
Color: Intense cherry red color and purplish along the edge. Lively and clean with creamy, tinted tears.
Nose: Fine,...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2000
750ml - Case of 3
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$471.51
In the absence of a 2001 Unico, Vega Sicilia has re-released the 2000 Unico which I reviewed in Issue 189. The 2000...
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 2011
750ml - Case of 3
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$395.95
Very ripe with plum, spice and dried-flower aromas, as well as chocolate, fresh flowers and sandalwood. Coffee and...
Armagnac Tempranillo 2000 2011
Armagnac is a beloved grape brandy, hailing from the beautiful French region of Gascony, in the south-west of the country. It has been in constant production since sometime just before the fifteenth century, and over the decades has been the toast of royal households across Europe. Today, it is still enjoyed for its unique flavor profile and characteristics, and although it is understandably compared with Cognac, its more famous cousin, lovers of Armagnac claim that its distinctive rusticity and full body make it a superior brandy, perfect as a digestif or as an evening treat.
Armagnac is made from more than one grape varietal, but the major player in this drink is the fine Ugni Blanc grape, more commonly known by its Italian name, Trebbiano. This is one of the most widely planted grape varietals in the world, and grows beautifully in Gascony, which has a similar microclimate as its neighbouring wine region, Bordeaux. Armagnac grapes reveal fascinating and complex flavors after distillation, which commonly include christmas cake, earthy, oaky notes and praline.
Armagnac is sold under two categories - vintage, and non-vintage. A vintage Armagnac is made from a blend of grapes which have been grown in a single year, and will have the date printed on the label. Non-vintage Armagnacs, on the other hand, are labelled according to their age. V.S indicates that the brandy has been aged for a minimum of two years, VSOP for four years, XO six years, and Hors d’Age is a premium Armagnac which has been aged for at least ten years.
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.