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Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$121.28
The 2010 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from two plots of older vineyards, one in Transpinedo and another...
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Bodegas Mauro Terreus Paraje de Cueva Baja 2010
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$161.62
Diverse soils and altitudes in an exceptional location, Cueva Baja. Character, intensity, and depth in a single site...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$118.95
The wonderfully silky texture with an added juiciness is what makes this wine so very special. The flawless and...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2014
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$253.09
Full-bodied, refined and powerful, with a luxurious texture, this red boasts glossy raspberry reduction, cherry and...
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Contino (Cvne) Rioja Gran Reserva 2010
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$110.62
This is very Asian with black tea, mushroom and bark aromas, and ripe fruit undertones. Full body, round and...
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Contino (Cvne) Rioja Gran Reserva 2014
1.5Ltr - Case of 3
Bottle:
$139.15
A very balanced reserva with ultra fine tannins that are melted into the wine. Blueberry and light citrus undertones....
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Contino (Cvne) Rioja Gran Reserva 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$74.22
A very balanced reserva with ultra fine tannins that are melted into the wine. Blueberry and light citrus undertones....
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Cvne Rioja Reserva Contino 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$40.33
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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Cvne Rioja Reserva Vina Real 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$49.37
(90% tempranillo, with equal parts garnacha, mazuelo and graciano): Deep ruby. Intensely perfumed aromas of black...
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Hacienda Monasterio Ribera Del Duero 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$53.12
I got to taste the 2014 Crianza, which was fascinating to compare with the 2013. It's 80% Tempranillo and 10% each...
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La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$190.69
This is really refined and complex, with dark mineral, savory berries, mussels, walnuts, sweet spices, truffles,...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$230.95
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very...
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2008
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$961.62
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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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2010
1.5Ltr - 1 Bottle
Bottle:
$2779.78
$2957.21
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...
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1337.42
Exotic aromas of dried dark fruits such as blackberries combined with figs, mushrooms and meat. Dried flowers too....
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Pingus Ribera Del Duero PSI 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$52.74
Fresh and classy nose of cherries, currants and raspberries with hints of pepper. Full body, beautiful and...
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Pintia Toro D.O. Tinto 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$110.10
The 2010 Pintia had already been bottled when I tasted it, although not released. The bouquet is very Bordeaux-like...
Semillon Tempranillo 2008 2010 2014
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.