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Rias Baixas
Navarra
Rioja
Rueda
Ribera del
Duero
Calatayud
Cariñena
Léon
Bierzo
Toro
Penedés
Mallorca
Alicante / Valencia
/ Utiel Requena
Málaga
Rias
Baixas
Terras Gauda 2005,
D.O.
Rias Baixas. **HERITAGE WINE**
* A stunning dry white wine
that impresses by its strong core of freshness, intensity, clean and
clear
style, depth, refinement and complexity, a myriad of the cleanest fruit
and mineral nuances embedded in a compact core of richness and
acidity,
great expression of terroir and superb balance. A great wine for a
relatively
modest price.
- estimated retail price ca.
16 euro
- tasted: 04-10-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Navarra
Bodegas del Romero
Torrecilla
rosado 2004, D.O. Navarra.
* A very good and attractive
dry rosé with freshness, a lot of ripe red fruit (raspberry,
strawberry),
some minerals and spicy nuances, very clean and well balanced soft and
easy to drink, stunning value for money: one of the best in its class.
- estimated retail price ca.
3 euro
- tasted: 04-06-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rioja
Bodegas Berceo "Les
Dominios de Berceo" tinto Reserva 2000, D.O.Ca . Rioja.
* A very
good, intense and
rich, internationally styled prestige Rioja: power, wood and earthy
nuances dominate in an attractive way, excellent structure, ripe and
round style, excellent balance with great refreshing acidity,
technically a perfect wine, made to measure to the modern and
discerning (American) palate.
- estimated
retail price
ca. 30 euro
- tasted:
15-02-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Marqués de
Reinosa tinto Reserva 2000, D.O.Ca . Rioja. **HERITAGE WINE**
* A rare,
honest, very true
to type luxurious Rioja with an impressive classical elegance. Do not
look for power and concentration in this wine but get impressed by the
sheer beauty of elegance, refinement and purity of this wine, carefully
crafted from pure and ripe fruit, uplifting freshness, minerals, and
spicy, well dosed oak. A real bargain with a stunning
quality / price
ratio.
- estimated retail price
ca. 11 euro
- tasted: 15-02-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Bodegas
Roda, Roda Reserva 2002, D.O.Ca . Rioja.
* A strong
and powerful,
luxurious red Rioja with lots of wood (vanilla, smoke) and balsamic
nuances (cedar, incense, sandalwood), serious style with firm tannins,
depth and complexity.
- estimated retail price
ca. 25 euro
- tasted:
12-02-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Bodegas Riojanas
Viña
Albina Gran Reserva 1994, D.O.Ca . Rioja **HERITAGE
WINE**
* An excellent example of a
great, elegant, mature and classic Rioja: not an impressively powerful
and intense creamy wine, but full of refinement, complexity and depth,
with a myriad of spices, vanilla, dried fruit, silky tannins and a fine
acidity, all in excellent balance not unlike a very good Burgundy.
- estimated retail price ca.
22 euro
- tasted: 24-03-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Rueda
Bodegas Garcia Revalo
Viña
Adaja Verdejo 2005, D.O. Rueda. **HERITAGE WINE**
* Very refreshing dry white
wine, very intense and piquant, but also with richness, depth and
refinement,
elegant and strong, expressive with green (box hedge) aroma's not
unlike
Sauvignon-Blanc, a wealth of mineral nuances, excellent balance and a
super
clean and clear character, all for a very affordable price.
- estimated retail price ca.
6 euro
- tasted: 12-06-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Ribera
del Duero
Comenge tinto
Crianza
2003, D.O. Ribera del Duero.
* A red wine with immaculate
character, beautiful fruit, complex and refined spices, very well dosed
oak and extraction, ample, but soft tannins, elegance and depth. A pure
and very honest wine making many other Ribera del Duero wines look like
overblown and chunky, even rude wines only wanting to impress rather
than
enchant the taster.
- estimated retail price ca.
16 euro
- tasted: 25-09-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Bodegas Real Sitio de Ventosilla, "Prado Rey Elite" Tinta Fina 2001,
D.O. Ribera del Duero.**HERITAGE WINE**
* The
essence of Ribera del
Duero red: a rare combination of sheer power and intensity along
with
great depth, complexity and elegance. A wine with great definition and
structure, but never too rich, heavy or overpowering, all components
are excellently measured and crafted into a compact, complex and really
great red wine, still young, but bursting with potential, showing a
myriad of spicy, minerally and earthy nuances with a touch of beautiful
fruit.
- estimated
retail price ca. 40 euro
- tasted: 15-02-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Calatayud
Monte Armantes Garnacha Tempranillo tinto
2005, D.O. Calatayud.**HERITAGE WINE**
* This vibrant wine has
power, intensity, freshness, concentration, depth, loads of lovely,
complex and ripe, fresh fruit, spices and minerals. Still a bit young
and bold, is also impressively honest and straightforward with an
excellent balance. Highest quality medium-range wine: a real bargain.
- tasted: 22-02-’07
(open bottle lasted upto a month)
- estimated retail price
ca. 4,50 euro
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc. Attiya Garnacha rosado
2005,
D.O. Calatayud.
* Strong, intense and
powerful
dry rosé, packed with young and ripe fruit, minerals and some
spicy
nuances, ample alcohol and strong acidity, very clean style and well
balanced.
This strong rosé begs for food. Excellent quality / price ratio.
- estimated retail price ca.
4 euro
- tasted: 31-03-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Cariñena
Bodegas Palafox Maria de Brianda Garnacha Centenaria - Cabernet Sauvignon 2002, V.T. Ribera del Gállego Cinco Villas.
* A very special wine, partly
made from the fruit of exceptionally old vines, has depth, intensity,
length, complexity and also rich, spicy dried fruit, warm, mature and a
bit austere style, lots of impressions of smoke, minerals and cacao.
- estimated retail price
ca. euro
- tasted: 31-08-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Bodegas Solar de
Urbezo
tinto Crianza 2003, D.O. Cariñena .
* A typically Spanish red
wine
with a modern twist, very spicy and fruity, soft and mild, but also
with
enough character showing creamy vanilla, smoke and tobacco next to the
clean and ripe red fruit and an attractive warm earthiness.
- estimated retail price ca.
9,00 euro
- tasted: 25-09-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Léon
Vega Carriegos Rosado
2003,
Viño de la Tierra de Léon **HERITAGE
WINE**
* Quite impressive dry, rich
and powerful rosé made of the indigenous grape Prieto Picudo,
lots
of ripe and rich fruit, a touch of refreshing CO2, strong own
character,
some complexity, intensity and a clean acidity.
- estimated retail price ca.
6 - 7 euro
- tasted: 04-02-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Bierzo
Valmagaz
tinto Mencia 2006, D.O. Bierzo.
* Nice, honest and very
straight wine with a distinct fruity, earthy and spicy character,
medium bodied, good tannins, smoothness and with a nice touch of
rusticity (aroma's), fresh and mild, surprisingly good quality and a
lot of character for a low price.
- estimated retail price ca.
4 - 5 euro
- tasted: 20-08-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Toro
Viñaguareña
Joven tinto 2003, D.O. Toro
* A straight in your face
wine,
not for the faint hearted, loaded with warm, opulent spicy and earthy
fruit
(mango, berries, brambles), loads of uplifting tannins and a good
acidity
to match. There is a lot of everything, except refinement and
elegance.
As strong and fruity as you can get.
- estimated retail price ca.
7,00 euro
- tasted: 06-09-'04
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Penedés
Pinord Chardonnay Barrica
2003,
D.O. Penedés
* Expressive, wood aged New
World style dry Chardonnay, perfect match between freshness and
richness,
elegant and very clean character in which the obvious oak combines very
well with the rich fruit, minerals and fine acidity (27-07) Richer,
heavier and less fresh and mineral (01-12 / 16-12).
- estimated retail price ca.
9 euro
- tasted: 27-07-’04;
retasted:
01-12 & 16-12: fast maturation
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Pinord Chateldon
Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserva 2000, D.O. Penedés
* Velvety smooth and elegant
red wine in Rioja style, expressive, mature, with spicy and smooth
vanilla
impressions, some caramel, tobacco and raisiny fruit. Well balanced
with
smooth tannins and elegant acidity in a unmistakably Spanish and
classical
fashion.
- estimated retail price ca.
10- 15 euro
- tasted: 27-07-’04
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Mallorca
José L. Ferrer
Reserva
Especial Dosmil (2000) "Luis Maraver", D.O. Binissalem -
Mallorca
**HERITAGE
WINE**
* An exciting, unique and
great
wine mainly from indigenous grape varieties with a warm, unctuous
velvety
softness, stunning aromatic depth and diversity with an impressive
refinement,
not based on structure but on a unique diversity of aromatic
impressions
of spice fruit, and earth. Not cheap, but has a good price / quality
ratio
compared to other (reputed) great wines.
- estimated retail price ca.
40 euro
- tasted: 21-10-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Alicante / Valencia
/ Utiel Requena
La Bodega de Pinoso "Pontos Cepa 50" Tinto 2006, D.O. Alicante. **HERITAGE WINE**
*
This is a "warm" Bandol-like wine with a very pronounced spicy, smoky
and balsamic character, there is enough fruit and roundness to make it
easy to appreciate, there is also sufficient tannin and acidity to
provide tension and balance. Very good wine that shows dedication and modern wine making can soften the hard edges of a sturdy grape while preserving its aromatic qualities.
- estimated retail price ca. 5,50 euro
- tasted: 28-09-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
La Bodega de Pinoso "Vermador" Blanco Ecologico 2006, D.O. Alicante. **HERITAGE WINE**
*
An organically produced wine, very rich, intense and full bodied,
dry, more earthy than fruity character, very clean and also fresh,
with many nuances of herbs, spices and a touch of nuts, impressive and
interesting style with excellent balance. Interesting regional
character very good quality/price ratio.
- estimated retail price ca. 5,50 euro
- tasted: 18-07-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
La Bodega de Pinoso "Vermador" Tinto Ecologico Monastrell 2006, D.O. Alicante. **HERITAGE WINE**
*
An organically produced wine, very rich and warm style, young and
fruity, but also spicy and earthy style with dense mid-palate and a
touch of tannin, roundness, depth and some complexity, clean and honest
style with very good balance. Very good value for money!
- estimated retail price ca. 5,50 euro
- tasted: 18-07-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
La Bodega de Pinoso Torre del Reloj Monastrell Rosado 2006, D.O. Alicante
*
Rich, soft and full bodied dry rosé, loaded with ripe and juicy fruit,
obviously from a warm region: ample alcohol, spicy nuances, but with
matching mild and clean acidity, clean, honest style, impressive
balance for its very modest price. A great buy!
- estimated retail price ca. 4 euro
- tasted: 01-03-’07
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Casa Monfrare Monastrell
Joven 2005, D.O. Valencia
* A modern, round, clean
and spicy organic red wine, clearly produced in a warm climate, but
offering beautiful red fruit, freshness and also enough regional
character to distinguish it from the crowd, the freshness and spicy
tannins balancing the high alcohol content perfectly.
- estimated
retail price ca.
5,5 euro
- tasted:
13-07-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Casa Monfrare Monastrell Joven
2004, D.O. Valencia
* A soft, warm and mild dry
red ecological wine from a sun drenched area of Spain, very lush and
ripe
fruity, with some balsamic and spicy nuances, well balanced and easy
drinking,
very clean and clear style.
- estimated retail price ca.
5,5 euro
- tasted: 16-06-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Casa Monfrare
Monastrell
- Cabernet Sauvignon Barrica 2004, D.O. Valencia
* Young, ecologically
produced
red wine from a warm region in Spain, expressing its provenance nicely,
warm and wood aged character, with emphasis on ripe red and spicy
fruit,
quite supple and balanced, easy drinking with attractive character.
- estimated retail price ca.
6,5 euro
- tasted: 16-06-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Casa Monfrare Trilogia
2003,
D.O. Valencia
* Great, classy, modern wine,
warm and intense character with loads of ripe, rich fruit, wood,
minerals,
beautiful depth and complexity, power and elegance, great balance,
great
potential, already drinking very well, made from old vines,
ecologically
produced, excellent value for money.
- estimated retail price ca.
10 euro
- tasted: 16-06-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Castillo de Chiva Tinto
Crianza
2002, D.O. Valencia **HERITAGE WINE**
* Old fashioned and typically
Spanish in a positive sense: full bodied, warm character packed with
spices,
vanilla, caramel, a hint of cacao and caramel, complemented with
impressions
of ripe fruit and raisins, very mild and round constitution, mature and
smooth. A real bargain.
- estimated retail price ca.
4,50 euro
- tasted: 22-05-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Alto Cuevas tinto
Tempranillo
2004, D.O. Utiel Requena
* Straight forward wine, with
lots of character (young, piquant tannins, opulent fruit) and a nice
acidity,
expressive fruitiness, spices and a warm character, unpretentious,
maybe
a bit rustic, but highly enjoyable. Cheap wine, great value for money.
- estimated retail price ca.
3,50 euro
- tasted: 25-02-’05
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.
Málaga
Bodegas López
Hermanos "Málaga Virgen" Pedro Ximénez, D.O.
Málaga. **HERITAGE WINE**
* A very sweet, rich, super
smooth and unctuous fortified wine made from sun-dried grapes, loads of
spicy, nutty, sweet impressions of dried fruit and caramel are
harmoniously combined with a rich and velvety smooth sweetness. One of
the classics of Spain.
- estimated retail price
ca. 9 euro
- tasted: 11-12-’06
*
complete
tasting evaluation, producer's address, tel., fax., e-mail, links,
export
contact, etc.