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Benjamin Romeo Contador 2018
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$259.28
I like the austerity and seriousness of the 2018 Contador, which has very similar parameters as the 2019 but comes...
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Benjamin Romeo Contador 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$357.08
The 2020 Contador feels a little more civilized than the 2021 I tasted next to it. The profile is similar—ripe dark...
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Benjamin Romeo La Cueva Del Contador 2014
750ml - Case of 6
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$62.62
Youthful purple. A complex, oak-spiced bouquet displays ripe boysenberry and cherry, candied violet, cola and mocha...
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$225.45
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Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres 2007
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$96.83
A plush, modern texture carries alluring cassis, pomegranate, cocoa and sandalwood flavors that layer and build...
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Benjamin Romeo Rioja La Vina De Andres 2010
750ml - Case of 6
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$83.55
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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Bodegas Aster Ribera Del Duero 'El Espino' 2020
750ml - Case of 6
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$49.93
High-middle layer ruby color with a clean cherry edging. On the nose it stands out for the expression of black fruit...
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Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2009
750ml - Case of 3
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$106.62
The 2009 VS is a special selection of Tempranillo from older vineyards aged for 32 months in oak barrels (80% new)....
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Bodegas Mauro Castilla Y Leon VS 2010
750ml - Case of 3
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$120.28
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:
$160.28
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 2009
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$128.95
#6 Top 100, 2016. Gorgeous aromas of ripe fruit, Spanish cedar and dark chocolate. Full body with beautiful flavors...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 2010
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$121.95
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 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$79.90
Well-tailored in an understated way, this harmonious red is plushly creamy on the palate, like fine cashmere, showing...
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Torre 2019
750ml - Case of 6
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$88.28
Intense nose of black fruit, ink, roasted espresso, black truffle and dried rosemary. It’s full-bodied with so much...
Mavrodaphne Tempranillo Mencia 750ml Pre-Arrival
In the Archaea region, high in the Northern Peloponnese mountains, the predominant grape varietal grown is the prized Mavrodaphne. Meaning 'Black Laurel', the Mavrodaphne grapes have extremely dark skins, and ripen slowly under the Greek sunshine, helped by the mineral rich soils the vines thrive in. This grape varietal is mostly used to produce the opaque, inky fortified wine of the same name, which is popular all over Greece and elsewhere in the world. This fortified wine allows the grapes to really show off their complex and fascinating flavors, which range from a rich marzipan to flavors of bitter chocolate, sweet coffee, dried figs and prunes, as well as plenty of jammy fruit notes.
Mavrodaphne is produced in a traditional method which involves leaving the grape juice exposed to the sun in large vats, before having its fermentation halted by the addition of various distillates taken from previous successful vintages. This mixture contains plenty of residual sugar, which gives the end result its characteristic sticky sweetness, and also helps with the next fermentation process, which typically takes place in large underground cellars. The final product is a heady drink, absolutely bursting with unusual, rich and sweet flavors and carried in a dark and slightly viscous Port-like liquid.
Mavrodaphne grapes are also used for the production of still red wines, but are generally blended with varietals such as Agiorgitiko or imported grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon. Mavrodaphne grapes are excellent for mellowing more acidic varieties, and producing deliciously rounded wines, which have taken the international market by storm in recent decades.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
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.