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The classic take on Rioja from Benjamín Romeo is the 2010 Carmen Gran Reserva and it blends all of the traditional...
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This has the botrytis spice I like with almond paste and clove undertones as well as dried peaches and apricots....
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The 2008 Pagos de Viejas was selected from three of the estate’s finest and most elevated sites with all of the...
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The delicate balance between all of the natural agents that comprise this unique environment produces a wine that is...
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The 2010 La Vina de Andres Romeo was picked on October 6, later than the 2009, which was harvested on the September...
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750ml - Case of 3
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The 2010 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from two plots of older vineyards, one in Transpinedo and another...
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Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
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750ml - Case of 6
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The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and...
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This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round and...
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The 2010 Reserva is a textbook Rioja, and in fact it surprised me with a very classic profile. This is usually a...
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750ml - Case of 6
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(90% tempranillo, with equal parts garnacha, mazuelo and graciano): Deep ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Ripe and unctuous, showing terrific cut, with heather, white peach, green almond, Anjou pear, persimmon and macadamia...
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750ml - Case of 12
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The utterly perfect 2010 Hermitage Ex Voto Blanc is as good as it gets in Hermitage Blanc. Offering a crazy array of...
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750ml - Case of 12
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This is really refined and complex, with dark mineral, savory berries, mussels, walnuts, sweet spices, truffles,...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Fresh blueberries and brambleberries take center stage, which is striking for a wine of this age. There are also lots...
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750ml - Case of 12
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Dried cherries, cedar, sandalwood, tar, treacle tart, cinnamon and vanilla. Medium body, fine-grained and very silky...
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750ml - Case of 6
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Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very...
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The 2008 Pingus had just been bottled when I tasted it. Deep purple in color, it sports a splendid aromatic array of...
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Semillon Tempranillo White Rhone Blend 2008 2010

Semillon was, at one point not so long ago, widely believed to be one of the most grown grape varietals in the world. Whilst today the numbers of Semillon grapes has dropped considerably, it remains a widely planted grape with vineyards all over Europe and the New World dedicated to making the most of this special and flavorful varietal. The grapes are recognizable by their golden color, and the fact that they can take on a pinkish hue in particularly warm climates. The wines the Semillon grape produces are notably varied, and are often very crisp and dry, or sweet and soft, full of a wide range of flavors Commonly, dry Semillon wines are particularly citrus in flavor, with a delicate and summery bouquet. The vine is hardy and vigorous, and notable for being easy to grow and produce high yields from.

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.

The Rhone region of France has been producing superb quality white blended wines for centuries, and is a region highly respected and esteemed around the world, with plenty of New World countries keen to emulate the styles and techniques displayed by the historic wineries and skilled vintners of the area. The secret to the Rhone's success when it comes to blended white wines is the careful and expert selection of certain grape varietals, which each lend special features to the blended wine and bring balance and harmony to the bottle. Most commonly, blended white Rhone wines feature no more than two grapes of either the Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne or Grenache Blanc varietals, and are renowned for their exceptional flavors and highly aromatic, floral character.