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Nose of ripe black fruits, violet flowers layered with some spicy touches. On the palate it is bold and lively with...
750ml
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$31.94
12 bottles:
$29.64
Blueberries, espresso, cedar, dark plums and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied, compact and inky, with firm tannins...
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The 2018 Barón de Magaña is a red blend produced with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah from their oldest...
750ml
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$60.00
In the past, I tasted impressive Gran Reservas from the 1980s, but the Gran Reserva that is due for release this year...
750ml
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$15.95
12 bottles:
$15.63
Mencia, Garnacha Tintorera and Palomino from about 50 year old vines in mostly clay soils. Grapes are destemmed and...
750ml
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$36.95
6 bottles:
$36.21
Poula means "abandoned" and has become a tribute to the "drinking" wine the locals have always produced. A wine with...
750ml
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$59.55
6 bottles:
$58.36
Ruby color, with brick-red tones. The nose contains tertiary aromas such as tobacco leaves, cofee and caramel notes....
750ml
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$18.00
12 bottles:
$17.64
Ripe wild-cherry red in color with an intense maroon rim.
Subtle hints of ripe red berries with smooth, rounded...
750ml
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$26.94
12 bottles:
$26.40
A deep rose made with a co-fermentation of red and white grapes from vineyards in a single town. 'Clarete' in the...
750ml - Case of 6
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$25.60
Deep cherry color with purple trimmings. On the nose, notes of wild berries and funds of roasted oak. We also...
750ml - Case of 12
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$16.20
Cherry colour with dark garnet tones. On the nose, aromas of the maceration and Garnacha fruit that are enhanced by...
750ml - Case of 6
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$44.08
Cherry red colour covered. Fine and elegant on the nose, with balanced aromas of creamy, toasts and ripe fruit. An...
750ml - Case of 12
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$18.94
We haven't welcomed Toro to our Best In Show selection in the past, but the sheer power and exuberance of its...
750ml
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$44.94
12 bottles:
$42.94
The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas was produced with a blend of 92% Tinto Fino (a.k.a. Tempranillo), 5% Cabernet Sauvignon...
750ml
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$12.94
12 bottles:
$12.68
Intense ruby color, with ripe blackberry and blueberry aromas and beautifully balanced smokey cedar oak notes. These...
750ml - Case of 12
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$10.93
Clean and bright ruby red with good cover. Aromas of ripe fruit, dairy and spices, with hints of quality oak. Savory,...
Mencia Red Blend Spain Castilla Y Leon Navarra
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.
The ancient, arid and beautiful region of Castilla y Leon is the largest in Spain, and amongst the largest single 'regions' in any country of Europe. It has been famed throughout the centuries for its architecture, its people, its art and literature, and not least for its characterful and flavorful wines, which capture the beating heart and passion of Spain and Spanish culture. Castilla y Leon is essentially a vast plateau, and is extremely dry, with a poor soil structure which one might think would make viticulture difficult, if not impossible. However, Castilla y Leon has plenty of native grape varietals which are able to stretch their roots deep underground, to tap into the moisture and minerals which can be found there.
The Spanish wine region of Navarra is a seriously big one. This vast space covers over a hundred kilometers, and within the region you can find almost every climatic condition imaginable in Europe. From the semi-desert of the south, near the Bardenas Reales national park, to the northern mountains where the air is damp and the terrain lush and green, this is a region of real variety and range. As you might expect from such a far-reaching bit of wine country, the wines you find in Navarra vary from one extreme to the other. In some ways, this can present Spanish wine fans with a bit of a problem, as Navarra doesn’t really have any singular, identifiable wine style. However, thanks to the dedication of the vintners who work this disparate terroirs, there’s plenty to explore and several gems to uncover.
The temperate regions to the north, in the shadow of the mountain ranges that criss-cross the country produce remarkably fine imported French white wine varietals, such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. The mineral rich soils it the foothills are brought forward beautifully in the wines, which are quite distinct from their French cousins. The winemakers of Navarra have also experimented a lot with French style blends over the past two decades, bringing Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon together with the native Tempranillo grape. However, Navarra is principally rose country, and the Garnacha grape varietal thrives in the vineyards which cover this huge and historic region.