2007 Abadia Retuerta Spanish Red, Rivola (Net)	$11.97
"Pencil shavings, whole-wheat biscuit and dried orange peel mark this light bubbly. Slightly grainy in texture, with a firm, chalklike feel and an apple finish." WS89
2006 Abadia Retuerta Spanish Red, Seleccion.Especial	$17.99
2007 Adegas Morgadio Spanish White, Albarino Legado	$9.99
"A smoky gunflint note adds interest to this firm white. Ripe peach and light herbal flavors pick up floral and citrus zest notes on the finish. Shows balance, depth and verve. " WS90
2007 Alaris Spanish Red, ValdepenasTempranillo	$9.49
The Romans drank it, the Iberians slurped it, and the Visigoths couldn't get enough of it either. We can see why. This 100% organic Tempranillo from Valdepe¤as, the 'Valley of Rocks', does indeed rock. Classic notes of red cherry, leather, and spice quickly send you body and soul to Spain. Perfect for some chorizo, tapas, or even the summer barbecue or two. Of course, you can't go wrong with a steak either.
2004 Alion Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$79.99
"The 2004 Alion is inky purple-colored with an alluring perfume of toasty oak, lavender, violets, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a full-bodied, rich, opulent, wine with incipient complexity, and notes of licorice, mocha, and espresso emerging on the palate. The lengthy finish is pure and persistent." WA96
2005 Alion Spanish Red, Tempranillo Reserva/ Castilla y Leon	$79.99
2004 Allende Spanish Red, Rioja/ Tempranillo (Net)	$20.97
"The 2004 Allende, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee, was barrel fermented in a mix of new and used French oak, remained in barrel for 13 months, and was bottled unfiltered. The wine is inky purple-colored and has a superb nose of pain grille, mineral, violets, cranberry, and blueberry. The youthful palate reveals layers of fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance." WA92
2007 Almansa Spanish Red, Atalaya/ Garnacha	$13.49
2007 Almirez Spanish Red, Toro - Tinto de Toro	$26.99
2006 Alonso Del Yerro Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$19.97
"Purple/black-colored, the 2005 Alonso del Yerro has a brooding nose of earth, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a smooth-textured, opulent wine with tons of flavor. It has a long, pure finish and several years of aging potential. It is an excellent value for a Ribera del Duero of this quality." WS94
2007 Alto Almanzora Spanish Red, Este/ Almeria (Net)	$8.97
2006 Altonzano Spanish Red, Altonzano Tierre de Castilla	$9.49
The nose on this stellar red is packed with blueberry ink, dark cherry and blackcurrant spice. Rich and generous, the palate is textbook Tempranillo and you'll be doing yourself a favor by pairing this with a grilled steak. Ripe plum and dark cherry fruit dominate the palate and are backed by a note of supple black cherry spice that is framed by a gracious note of French oak.
2006 Altonzano Spanish Red, Byass/ Tempranillo Cab Blend	$8.99
The nose on this stellar red is packed with blueberry ink, dark cherry and blackcurrant spice. Rich and generous, the palate is textbook Tempranillo and you'll be doing yourself a favor by pairing this with a grilled steak. Ripe plum and dark cherry fruit dominate the palate and are backed by a note of supple black cherry spice that is framed by a gracious note of French oak.
2007 Alvaro Palacios Spanish Red, "Les Terrasses"	$32.97
"Dark red. Precise cherry and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by cocoa, anise and dried flowers. Supple, chewy dark fruit flavors are gently supported by dusty tannins, with good acid lift on the back. Finishes with excellent juicy persistence and a jolt of bitter cherry." IWC90
2007 Alvaro Palacios Spanish Red, Camins Del Priorat/ Carignan Blend	$19.99
Winemakers are like authors, or film directors, and the good ones leave their imprint on their creations. Alvaro Palacio is one of the younger generation of vintner's and he brings a youthful energy and excitement to this stellar Priorat blend. Lots of bright red fruit greet you at the nose, followed by a light mouth-feel that belies the power of this wine. Balanced tannins also meet layered acidity, in a wine that would work wonders with lamb, or braised short ribs. This is sort of the short story version of Alvaro's novel length L'Ermita, but at a price closer to a pulp paperback than an autographed first addition.
NV Alvear Pedro Ximenez, Solera 1830 Px (.500L)	$149.99
"This was a huge, thick, raisiny-flavored sherry with a chocolate/caramel-like taste, exceptional unctuosity, and a huge, oily, thick finish. It is unquestionably a sherry to be sipped at the end of a meal. One bottle will easily serve 20+ people." WA95
2004 Amancio Spanish Red	$125.99
"Glass-staining ruby. An exotic bouquet offers deep raspberry, kirsch, cured tobacco, incense and fresh rose, along with a suave vanilla undercurrent. The tangy red berry and cherry flavors show a subtle sweetness, and are accompanied by slow-building vanillin oak spices and a sexy mocha character. Finishes with outstanding clarity and drive, leaving sweet red fruit and floral qualities in its wake." IWC94
2007 Ardales Spanish Red, Ardales Noble/ Tempranillo, Castilla y Leon	$10.99
2004 Arrocal Spanish Red, Tinto Seleccion Tempranillo	$27.99
"The 2004 Arrocal Seleccion is 100% Tempranillo aged for 15 months in French and American oak and bottled without filtration. The wine has a very expressive nose of pain grille, spice box, black currants, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by a youthful, slightly reticent, tightly knit wine encapsulated in a full-bodied personality." WA91
2004 Arroyo, Ismael Spanish Red, Crianza Valsotillo/ Tempranillo	$25.99
2005 Artadi Spanish Red, Pagos Viejos/ Tempranillo	$99.99
2003 Artadi Spanish Red, Pagos Viejos/ Tempranillo (Net)	$57.97
"Good full ruby-red. Superripe, slightly high-toned aromas of dark raspberry and licorice. Extremely ripe, rich and sweet, with a remarkably lush texture and early accessibility for Rioja." IWC92
2006 Artadi Spanish Red, Vinas De Gain/ Tempranillo (Net)	$29.97
2006 Arzuaga Spanish Red, Crianza (Net)	$19.99
"The 2006 Crianza is 90% Tempranillo and the balance Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot aged in French and American oak for 15 months. It offers up a fragrant nose of cedar, leather, lavender, mineral, and blackberry. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has ample spicy, savory fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance" WA90
2005 Arzuaga Spanish Red, Crianza (Net)	$23.97
"Deeply colored, the wine reveals a complex aromatic display of cedar, saddle leather, violets, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry. This leads to a medium-bodied, supple-textured wine with ripe, spicy blue and black fruits and light tannin. The wine is well-balanced and has excellent concentration." WA90+
2008 Arzuaga Spanish Red, La Planta/ Tempranillo	$10.99
Always a tasty introduction to Ribera del Duero, the '08 La Planta from Arzuaga shows its typical smoky cherry quality, with hints of mocha and vanilla from a brief four month stint in oak adding complexity to the fruit. This is well-made Ribera del Duero that's true to the flavor of Tempranillo in this famous D.O., and true to the big, rich, spicy style of wines made in the region.
2004 Astrales Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$39.97
"Alluring and exotic. Kirsch and raspberry ganache aromas leap from the glass. The flavors carry through the palate, with mocha, blueberry and smoky notes building through the finish. A modern style, yet distinctive, a bit wild." WS94
2008 Ateca Spanish Red, Grenache/ Aragon	$13.99
"Inky purple. Ripe boysenberry and blueberry on the nose, with licorice and graphite adding complexity. Juicy dark berry preserve flavors show palate-saturating depth and impressive clarity, picking up smoky minerals with air. Energetic finishing notes of blackberry skin and candied licorice linger with impressive tenacity. According to the importer, the yield for this wine, made from vines reportedly 80 to 120 years of age, was less than one ton per hectare." IWC91
2008 Atteca Spanish Red, Tinto VV - Garnacha	$13.99
"Deep ruby. Powerfully scented cassis and blueberry nose, with a more serious espresso character coming up with air. Flavors of dark berries, bitter cherry and mocha combine depth and verve, with a suave vanilla quality adding sweetness. Gains firmness on the impressively long, mineral-driven finish. The vines here are reportedly 80 to 120 years old." IWC90+
2007 Avanthia Spanish Red, Mencia/ Valdeorras	$49.99
2008 Avanthia Spanish White, Godello	$26.99
We love wines made from Godello. Why? Well, the one you are looking at right now is the perfect example: Lots of fresh fruit flavors, such as pear, melon, and peach fill the air with a packet of minerals on the palate and mouth watering acidity up until the finish. Perfect for grilled prawns or a lime covered ceviche, but also great on its own, or as a way to warm up the taste buds as the guests arrive.
NV Barbadillo Amontillado, Principe Amontillado/ Sherry	$35.99
NV Barbadillo Cream Sherry, Cream Sherry Fullrich	$7.99
NV Barbadillo Cream Sherry, Pale Cream	$4.99
NV Barbadillo Manzanilla, Sherry	$8.99
Fino and Manzanilla are lighter sherries aged under a blanket of special yeast called flor which gives them a light crisp acidity and a leesy note reminiscent of aged champagne. Paradoxically for sherry, they are quintessentially fresh and fragile wines that must be drunk promptly to be at their best. Barbadillo actually ships this lemony nutty and slightly smoky version to the US every 3 months so you can enjoy the wine at its peak of freshness. Once open, a bottle is best consumed in within 3 days. This entry level Manzanilla from top Manzanilla producer Barbadillo is light, crisp and refreshing with hints of green apple. It's perfect with olives, cheese and other light appetizers.
NV Barbadillo Oloroso, Full Dry	$8.99
NV Barbadillo Oloroso, Sherry "Cuco" (Net)	$35.99
"Very harmonious. Full-bodied and noticeably sweet, with integrated chocolate and caramel, and a subtle balance." WS90
NV Barbadillo Pedro Ximenez, La Cilla	$27.99
NV Barbadillo Pedro Ximenez, Sherry	$11.99
"Less sweet than many in this category, but shows more alcohol too, framing the caramel and cocoa notes in a leaner fashion." WS88
NV Barbadillo Sherry, Fino	$8.99
NV Barbadillo Sherry, Obispo Gascon Palo Cortado (Net)	$35.97
A PJ's Staff Pick by Justin: This is surely one of the best old solera sherries on the market. The Palo Cortado style is a mix of the tangy, dry, nutty snap of an Amontillado with the smooth, caramelized, deeper hued, slightly sweeter elegance of an Oloroso. Barbadillo's Obispo Gascon deftly achieves this balance. In color it is a delicate, golden-pale amber. The bouquet is ideal for savouring, showing a dry, nutty, smokey, burnt molasses core and notes of creamy milk chocolate, butterscotch, tobacco. On the palate it is very, very smooth with smokey caramel, butterscotch and milk chocolate coming to the fore along with a tangy, nutty, crispness which provides grip. Just a touch of softening sweetness rounds out the flavours into a long, long finish graced by notes of smokey, nutty, burnt molasses. The balance is fantastic. It is perfect with crisp, roasted almonds or pecans and is sure to make your after dinner entertaining (or before) an exceedingly simple, yet sophisticated success.
NV Barbadillo Sherry, San Rafael Dulce	$24.99
"Sweet and caramellike, this oloroso is similar in style to a good 10-year-old tawny Port. It has verve, cut and terrific length on the finish. Delicious." WS90
1998 Baron De Ley Spanish Red, Traditional Style, Tempranillo	$38.99
The wine shows ripe fruits aromas integrated with a toasted and balsamic character. After time in the glass, these aromas evolve towards seductive traces of infusions, spices and tobacco. The attack in the mouth is very soft, developing an unctuous and round sensation with silky tannins, lively and fresh. Finally, the aftertaste is long and persistent, with fruits and toasted notes, and a pleasant freshness. Pair with roasts, steak, pork, lamb, and hard cheeses.
2000 Bas, Francesca S. Spanish Red, Montsalvat - Garnacha (Net)	$45.97
"Enticing aromas of blackberry, licorice and sweet French oak. A sweet, plump, seamless fruit bomb, offering a blast of blackberry and black raspberry flavors. A full, lush wine whose sweet tannins will not get in the way of early enjoyment." IWC90
2004 Belondrade Spanish Red, Quinta Apolonia / Tempranillo	$11.99
2005 Belondrade Spanish White, Quinta Apolonia/ Verdejo (Net)	$7.77
1981 Beronia Spanish Red, Beronia Gran Reser	$49.99
2001 Beronia Spanish Red, Beronia Gran Reserva	$21.99
Cherry red in the glass with light ochre tones, this is a clean and brilliant wine. The nose is elegant with toasted aromas of balsamic, tobacco leaf and sweet, fleshy red fruit. The palate is smooth and velvety, flavors of figs, cherry pit, honey and brambles. The finish is harmonious and persistent.
1982 Beronia Spanish Red, Beronia Gran Reserva	$67.99
1982 Beronia Spanish Red, Beronia Gran Reserva 1.5L (1.5L)	$99.99
1982 Beronia Spanish Red, Beronia Gran Reserva 6L (6.0L)	$270.99
2004 Beronia Spanish Red, Beronia Reserva	$15.99
Deep cherry in the glass with a shimmer around the rim-the body exhibits brilliant consentration.Red fruit spiced with a cool note of vanilla and tobacco pouch dominate the nose. The palate is deep with ripe red fruit flavors that are backed by spice box and a velvety note of oak. A note of sweet balsamic lingers on the persistet finish.
2006 Beronia Spanish Red, Crianza Rioja (Net)	$10.97
2004 Bienvenida Spanish Red, El Palo - Toro Tempranillo	$15.99
"This firm, focused red shows blackberry, espresso, mineral and floral notes, with structured but not overbearing tannins. Light earthy and spicy notes linger on the finish. Drink now through 2012." WS90
2008 Blanco Nieva Spanish White, Rie Franco/ Verdejo	$17.99
2001 Blecua Spanish Red, Somontano (Net)	$69.97
"The 2001 Blecua is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha, and Tempranillo. Each varietal spent one year in barrique before being blended and spending 8 more months in French oak. Opaque purple-colored, this opulent wine has a superior nose of pain grille, pencil lead, black cherry, black raspberry, and wild blueberry aromas. On the palate the wine presents as youthful but all the ingredients are present for future greatness. It is densely packed with layers of flavor and well-integrated oak, tannin, and acidity. The finish is long and pure." WA94
2006 Bodega Del Abad Spanish Red, Roble/ Mencia (Net)	$13.47
2008 Bodegas Aletta Spanish Red, Aletta Garnacha	$6.99
2006 Bodegas Bilbainas Vina Zaco Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$10.99
"Black cherry and blackberry flavors are framed by smoky chocolate oak in this modern red, which is taut and focused, with firm tannins and bright acidity. Drink now through 2012." WS90
2004 Bodegas Frutos Villar Spanish Red, Muruve Toro Tempranillo	$20.99
The wines of Toro are known for their power, but sometimes that power can go to their heads and as a result go to ours as well. Heat equals alcohol, and alcohol blurs fruit, turns tannins into bitter chards, and gives us a headache. And while the Villar is indeed a powerful wine, it's also elegant, and the alcohol, while definitely present, feels well balanced and behaved. There's also a pleasant smokeyness here that lends to a delectable, round finish. This is hearty red, yet one with enough room to play perfectly with grilled meats, especially if that meat happens to be lamb or braised ribs.
2004 Bodegas Las Orcas Spanish Red, Decenio Crianza Tempranillo	$14.49
This classis style Rioja is fueled by lots of things we love: natural yeasts, older oak barriques, un-fined, un-filtered.just the pure expression of Tempranillo. Lots of bright cherry, raspberry, and spice. Perfect for meat dishes with a little heat to them, or creative barbecue creations. Also great for roasted veggies and anything with a dab of alioli.
2007 Bodegas Mas Alta Spanish Red, Els Pics	$24.49
2004 Bodegas Paganos Spanish Red, Tempranillo El Puntido (Net)	$47.97
2003 Bodegas Victoria Spanish Red, Longus Unfiltered/ Tempranillo (Net)	$39.97
Quite rich and powerful, this wine displays raspberry ganache plus vanilla laced dark chocoalte and blueberry which meld with a firm mineral spine.
2007 Bodegas Y Vinedos Castro Ventos Spanish Red, Menc¡a/ Bierzo	$12.99
Many compare Mencia to Cabernet Franc. This is both totally fair, and totally unfair. Yes, like a Cab Franc from Chinon, the Ventosa shows a distinct earthy minerality: blood, iron, and graphite. At the same time, it's lifted by some sweeter notes, most notably violets and brambleberry bushes. Perhaps the best comparison between the two is that both varietals fly beneath the mainstream slurping radar, and that's a shame. We think that Mencia, like CF, is one of the most character driven grapes on the planet, and makes a fantastic pairing for rustic, well-seasoned fare.
2008 Borsao Spanish Red, "Tres Picos" Garnacha/ Campo de Borja	$13.99
"Inky ruby. Highly complex bouquet of cherry, dark berry liqueur, iron, tobacco and dried flowers; reminded me a wine from Graves. Tangy cherry and cassis flavors are on the primal side initially but soften and gain sweetness with air. Fine tannins add grip to the long, spicy finish, which repeats the iron note. This is very promising." IWC90(+?)
2006 Breton Chinon, Cabernet Franc	$24.99
One of the defining characteristics of Cabernet Franc is pencil-lead, but not all Cab-Franc expresses this enticing mineral aroma. This offering from Catherine and Pierre Breton delivers the graphite nose in a major way, but despite its powerful scent, it's also light bodied and acidic enough for a variety of cuisine. It sort of finds that perfect middle ground between wild funky accents and a mouth watering texture that makes us fantasize about pairing this with some rabbit or cassoulet.
2009 Burgans Spanish White, Albarino (Net)	$11.97
2004 Cadozos Spanish Red, Tinto Tempranillo	$43.99
1999 Callejo Spanish Red, Gran Reserva	$64.99
2003 Callejo Spanish Red, Seleccion Familia - 1.5L (1.5L)	$239.99
2004 Callejo Spanish Red, Selection Res.Fami/ Tempranillo	$99.99
"This assertive red shows a powerful, angular structure, with muscular tannins, dark flavors of licorice, toast, tobacco and mineral and a characteristic gamy note. Takes no prisoners." WS93
2006 Cambra, Rafael Spanish Red, DOS Valencia	$23.99
2003 Cambra, Rafael Spanish Red, Minimun/ Valencia (Net)	$43.97
"Totally different than the Dos but every bit as good is the 2003 Minimum, composed of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Franc. This beast of a wine was aged 16 months in new French oak and bottled unfiltered. Almost black in color, with coaxing, aromas of smoke, black currants, tar, licorice and vanilla bean reluctantly emerge. On the palate the wine is massive and mouth-filling yet harmonious with tannin, alcohol, fruit, and acidity in balance. ... If it blossoms as I think it will, my score will look stingy indeed." WA92+ A top candidate for the greatest MourvŠdre coming out of Spain today. Midnight ink in the glass with extraordinary scents of super-ripe crushed blackberries and plums. Incredibly dense and palate saturating with great dark fruit, complexity and superb balance. This powerhouse is amazingly light on its feet and will age for at least ten years.
2004 Cambra, Rafael Spanish Red, Uno Monastell blend with Cabernet	$25.99
One of the best Monastrells (MourvŠdres) of Spain, from Rafael Cambra, a man possessed with drive, energy and innovation. He brings the best out of old vine holdings in the emerging region of Valencia, near the better known wine region of Jumilla. The 2004 "Uno" is his best yet, showing fantastic power combined with silky elegance. The nose offers deep black plum and blueberry notes with damp earth minerality and hints of spice. The palate is a rush of ripe black fruit flavors accented by old vine minerality with beautifully integrated acidity, a silky, juicy middle, and a long deep finish. Decant to serve now or drink over the next 10 years.
2006 Campo Viejo Spanish Red, Crianza/ Tempranillo	$7.99
2005 Campo Viejo Spanish Red, Reserva (Net)	$11.97
2008 Cantos Rodados Spanish White, Verdejo/ Tierra de Castillo	$8.99
2006 Capcanes Spanish Red, Kosher Peraj Petit (Net)	$18.97
2007 Capcanes Spanish Red, Mas Donis Barrica	$11.49
A terrific value wine that packs a lot of bright red fruit-strawberry, cranberry, raspberry-into a smoky, spicy treat. It's a medium bodied ball of fun, but feels a little lighter in the mouth despite its rich presentation. A perfect everyday red, that would pair wonderfully with grilled meats, roasted veggies, or soft cheese. This is a wine you don't have to think too hard about and is the perfect way to round out your evening after a long day at the office.
2004 Capcanes Spanish Red, Peraj Ha'Abib Montsant Kosher (Net)	$47.97
2006 Care Spanish Red, Syrah/Tempranillo	$10.49
Rated 90 in The Wine Advocate this superb value is reminiscent of a high quality C“te de Rh“ne. It is a blend of equal proportions Syrah, Garnacha and Tempranillo begins with notes of spicy black cherry which are followed by an elegant bouquet of garrigue plus hints of crushed stone, black olive and lavender. On the palate it is ripe and juicy, with a racy spine that supports ample fruit. Bright blackberry and black cherry flavors are interwoven with myriad spice tones and hints of grilled bread, an almost creamy minerality and touches of black coffee. Drink this outstanding everyday buy on its own or with medium weight fare like roasted root vegetables drizzled with olive oil and sea salt, ham and GruyŠre on a baguette or roasted pork shoulder.
2006 Carodorum Spanish Red, Tempranillo Carodo/ Toro (Net)	$16.97
2008 Casa Castillo Spanish Red, Monastrell (Net)	$12.49
"No tasting note was given." WA88
2007 Casa Castillo Spanish Red, Monastrell	$9.99
2009 Casa De La Vega Spanish White, Rueda Verdejo	$10.99
Yellow straw in the glass with pretty aromas of citrus and honey blossoms. The palate is well rounded, with plush citrus and melon fruits flavors. The lingering finish is succulently dry and quite refreshing.
2005 Casa Mira Spanish Red, Mira/ Monastrell Cabernet Blend	$22.99
"Deep crimson-colored, the wine has an excellent bouquet of pain grille, mineral/creosote, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a smooth-textured, focused, elegant effort with ample spicy fruit, very good depth and breadth, and a long, pure finish. " WA93
2005 Castano Spanish Red, Solanera/ Monastrell (Net)	$11.99
"Saturated purple. Smoky raspberry and cherry on the nose, with a sexy mocha quality adding complexity. Fleshy, round dark fruit liqueur flavors caress rather than pummel the palate. Gentle tannins arrive late to add structure but this is all about silky, juicy fruit." IWC90
2004 Castano Vina Al Lado De La Casa Spanish Red, Monastrell Blend/ Yecla	$20.99
The nose shows some serious chocolate, raisins, and prunes, while the palate reveals licorice, and more dark chocolate surrounded by a warm and full body. It's a robust little fellow that speaks to the hot climate, limestone soil, and tradition of its homeland; the tiny Spanish wine region called Yecla.
2008 Castillo Del Baron Spanish Red, Monastrell (Net)	$8.47
2004 Castillo Labastida Rioja, Reserva/ Tempranillo	$18.99
"Fresh, firm and long. This balanced red offers crisp cherry, cola, vanilla, tobacco and fresh herb flavors, supported by well-integrated tannins that give way to a spicy, floral finish." WS90
NV Cavas Hill Sparkling Wine, Brut Reserva	$10.99
2004 Celler Del Pont Spanish Red, Lo Givot Grenache Blend (Net)	$56.97
"This tiny "garage" operation has a total of 5 hectares (11 acres) of vineyard. The 2004 Lo Givot is 33% Garnacha, 32% Carinena, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Syrah. Inky purple, the wine has an expressive perfume of damp earth, pencil lead, pepper, black cherry, and blueberry. This is followed by a full-bodied wine with layers of spicy black fruit flavors, excellent concentration, complexity, superb balance, and a well-delineated, lengthy finish." WA94
2009 Chivite Rose, Gran Feudo/ Garnacha Tinta	$8.99
2004 Cillar De Silos Spanish Red, Altos De Revilla/ Tempranillo	$44.99
"The 2004 Altos de Revilla, a wine produced only in great years of which this is the first. It is a single vineyard selection from 60-year-old vines. The wine was barrel fermented and aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months. It offers a more complex nose than the Torresilos with notes of mocha and espresso, toasty oak, vanilla, blueberry and blackberry liqueur. ... an outstanding wine ..." WA91 Altos de Revilla is Cillar de Silos' top wine, made from a small, single vineyard plot. It is one of the gems of the great 2004 vintage. Aged for 18 months in new French oak, it offers intense aromatics of black cherry, mocha, mint leaf, and herbs, with enchanting hints of smoked meat. The palate is even more compelling. Deep, dark, and dense-almost chewy-black fruit flavors glide across the palate. The mid-palate reveals rapturous notes of chocolate, smoke, liquid minerals, and dried meats. This incredible effort is a powerhouse that can be decanted now for immediate enjoyment; however, those with the patience to cellar it for two years or more will reap even richer rewards! Only five hundred cases made.
2007 Cillar De Silos Spanish Red, Tinta del Pais/ Crianza (Net)	$18.97
"... from estate vineyards averaging 35 years of age. The wine was aged 13 months in French oak of which 50% was new. Purple in color, it exhibits an attractive nose of toast, tobacco, herbs, black cherry, and licorice. Full-bodied, in the mouth the wine is firm and balanced with abundant black fruits and ripe tannins. There is an overall impression of elegance along with excellent concentration of flavors leading to a long, pure finish." WA90
2008 Cillar De Silos Spanish White, "El Quintanal" Rueda/ Verdejo	$12.49
2004 Cims De Porrera Spanish Red, Priorat Classic	$80.99
"The 2004 Classic is 90% old-vine Carinena and 10% Garnacha aged for 20 months in new French oak. Deep purple-colored, it delivers a superb perfume of mineral, earth, mushroom, coffee, licorice, blueberry, and blackberry. Considerably more structured than the Solanes, it is a mouth-filling, powerful, nearly opulent wine that demands 3-5 years of cellaring to reveal its full potential." WA93
2008 Clar De Castanyer Spanish Red, Xarello	$18.99
We've got a wild one here, but one you should absolutely not miss! Fermented in open chestnut casks, this 100% Xarello from Catalonia has that much sought after oxidized character we love. If you dig on the wines from Jura and the whites of Lopez de Heredia (and you should!) then you will go crazy for the Clar de Castanyer. Brimming with minerals, almonds, and brioche, this eastern Spanish scent show is rich yet light. We had it with some cured herring, olive oil, and red peppers, and went gaga for it. Although not for everyone, those who understand this style of winemaking will be rewarded for taking this cult wine home and experimenting with the pairings. Anything involving seafood should work, or even a simple platter of olives and nuts would kill.
2008 Clos De Noi Spanish Red, Montsant Cariena	$12.99
2007 Clos Erasmus Spanish Red, Priorat Garnacha Blend	$175.99
2007 Clos Martinet Spanish Red, Martinet Bru	$26.99
2006 Clos Martinet Spanish Red, Menut	$19.99
2005 Clos Martinet Spanish Red, Priorat/ Cataluna Grenache Blend (Net)	$77.97
"The 2005 Clos Martinet contains a significant percentage of old-vine Carinena. Inky purple, it exhibits a brooding bouquet of mineral, scorched earth, black cherry, and black raspberry. Like the Martinet Bru, it has significant tannin but with enough fruit for balance." WA93+
2006 Clos Mogador Spanish Red, Priorat (Net)	$74.97
NV Colosia Sherry, Amontillado	$28.49
2008 Con Class Spanish White, Rueda Viura Blend (Net)	$9.99
2009 Con Class Spanish White, Rueda/ Virua Blend (Net)	$8.99
2006 Condado de Haza Spanish Red, Ribera Del Duero/ Termpranillo (Net)	$23.97
"Bright ruby. Vivid raspberry, blackberry, anise and floral scents are fresh and pure. Juicy dark berry flavors are complemented by succulent herbs and dark chocolate, becoming sweeter with air. Leaves strong floral pastille and berry liqueur notes behind, finishing with excellent cut and precision. Very nicely focused wine." IWC92
2005 Conde, J.C. Spanish Red, Neo Punta Esencia	$73.99
"The 2004 Neo Punta Esencia is made only in the very best vintages (2004 certainly qualifies in Ribera del Duero). The wine receives the 200% new oak treatment (12 months in new oak with racking into another set of new oak for an additional 4 months) and is bottled unfiltered. The wine is nearly black in color and has already soaked up much of the new oak. The nose is super-expressive and complex with pain grille, black currant, blackberry liqueur, and blueberry jam holding sway. Densely packed and stacked, with layer upon layer of ripe fruit, its tannins virtually concealed, this full-bodied, beautifully balanced wine is a near-monument." WA96
2005 Condita Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$11.97
From the rich and elegant 2005 vintage, this vibrant red announces itself with a deep purple color and an expressive nose. Notes of freshly crushed black cherry, plum and kirsch are followed by spice cake and red licorice tones and hints of tar and clay. On the palate the wine is expressive yet focused. The attack begins with juicy vanilla-scented black cherry flavors that are followed by blackberry, plum and raspberry coulis notes. On the mid-palate there is a great juicy lift that keeps the wine from being heavy as it delivers more concentrated blackberry and raspberry and slides with a velvet touch into a finish of mineral and dark chocolate-laced red fruit. Few wines these days offer such power and drinkability at so low a price.
2001 Contador Spanish Red, "La Cueva del Contador"/ Tempranillo (Net)	$59.97
"Rich perfume of berry fruit, spice box, new saddle leather, cigar smoke, and earth. Medium to full-bodied, rich, and concentrated. Impressively pure and rich." WA90
2006 Contador Spanish Red, La Cueva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$61.97
"The purple-colored 2006 La Cueva del Contador was aged for 12 months in new French oak and bottled without fining or filtration. It gives up an outstanding perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, damp earth, incense, and black cherry. Opulent on the palate, it is dense, rich, and full-flavored with enough ripe tannin to evolve for 4-6 years. Drink this lengthy effort from 2014 to 2031. No Contador was produced in the challenging 2006 vintage and was instead blended into the Cueva cuvee. All of the Benjamin Romeo wines are 100% Tempranillo." WA94+
2007 Contador Spanish Red, Tinto/ Tempranillo	$364.99
"The 2004 Contador is even better than the 2003 if that is possible. More expressive aromatically (a characteristic of 2004) this wine is more tightly wound and backward than the 2003. Unlike the 2003 it demands a minimum of a decade of cellaring and could well last for 75-100 years if well stored." WA100
2001 Contino Spanish Red, Reserva (Net)	$35.97
"Dark red. Youthful, expansive, oak-driven aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur, cola and roasted coffee. Lush, creamy, medium-weight wine with good depth to its dark fruit flavors; more tangy mineral and licorice notes appear on the back end. The long finish features firm tannins and a lingering note of cherry preserves." IWC92
2001 Contino Spanish Red, Vina Olivo Reserva (Net)	$119.97
"Dark ruby. Suave, deeply concentrated aromas of dark berries, candied plum, licorice, graphite, toasty oak spices and dried violet convey an impression of power. Lush and velvety, with superb concentration of blackberry and cassis flavors accented by abundant but well-integrated oak and lifted by tangy minerals. Finishes with youthful tannins, impressive length and smoky, mineral-tinged notes of blackberry and bitter chocolate. This should age wonderfully." IWC92
2008 Cortijo Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$8.99
2006 Cosme Palacio Y Hermanos Spanish Red, Rioja	$9.99
2004 Coto De Imaz Spanish Red, Tempranillo Reserva	$20.99
2001 CVNE Spanish Red, Imperial Reserva	$43.99
"Medium red. Spicy redcurrant and cherry on the nose, with high-pitched rose and mineral accents and a whiff of smoked meat. Suave, understated red fruit flavors are gently braced by dusty tannins and take on anise and roasted coffee flavors with air. Tangy cherry and licorice flavors cling on the long, youthfully taut finish." IWC90(+?)
2001 CVNE Spanish Red, Pagos De Vina Real (Net)	$89.97
"Alluring aromas of lilac, wet stone and cassis bush lead to balanced, lively, complex flavors, with fruit, herbs and minerals all playing their parts. An elegant red with a real sense of character." WS92
2004 CVNE Spanish Red, Reserva Tempranillo (Net)	$21.97
"This supple, polished red delivers black cherry, tobacco, coffee and light herb flavors over moderate tannins. Balanced, fresh and clean, with a spicy, floral finish. Drink now through 2012." WS88
2008 D.Ventura Spanish Red, Galicia/ Mencia Pano do Lobo	$16.99
Sometimes it's the most precarious landscapes that offer the best fruit. The steep terraced vineyards of Ribeira Sacra might not be fun to work with, but boy are we glad somebody is. This is a smooth little number, austere almost, with black licorice, minerals, and bay leaf. But there are berry notes here as well to balance out the savory ones. We think this would be lovely with a peppered steak or a little spicy sausage.
2006 Demora Spanish Red, Bodegas Vinas Del Cen/ Tempranillo	$25.99
This 100% Tempranillo from Castilla y Le¢n has been aged 18 months in new French oak, which rounds out the edge of this otherwise untamed wine. Think young, wild strawberries, with chewy tannins and a lighter body than you might imagine from the first sniff. There's also a twist of spice and game meat, which adds an impressive layer to this already nuanced creation.
2008 Descendientes Palacios Spanish Red, Petalos Bierzo/ Mencia	$17.99
2004 Dios Ares Spanish Red, Ares Crianza/ Tempranillo	$14.99
NV Domecq, Pedro Pedro Ximenez, Sherry "Venerable" VORS (Net)	$64.99
NV Domecq, Pedro Sherry, Sibarita 30 Years	$64.99
2005 Dominio De Atauta Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$27.99
"The entry level Atauta comes from 60-to-150 year-old, biodynamically farmed, mostly ungrafted Tempranillo bush vines. The wine is aged in 100% French oak of which 20% is new. Dark Ruby/Purple in color, it has an expressive nose of spice box, coffee, black cherry and blackberry. Made in a racy style, with good acidity, this wine admirabley combines ripe, sweet fruit with elegance. Drink it over the next 6-8 years." WA92
2001 Dominio De Tares Spanish Red, Cepas Viejas/ Bierzo (Net)	$22.97
2006 Don Olagario Spanish White, Albarino	$17.99
NV Don Roman Sparkling Wine, Cava Brut	$13.49
Pale yellow color giving off a toasty perfume, floral notes and honey. Unlike other cavas, the bubbles are very fine and gently roll off the tongue leading into an elegant mousse. Very well balanced and refined.
NV Dry Sack Oloroso Dulce/ Amoroso, Medium Dry Sherry (Net)	$12.97
Powerful nutty bouquet with mild, cream and bitter almond flavors and just a touch of sweetness on the finish. A classic.
NV Dry Sack Sherry, Solera Esp 15yrs	$26.99
NV Dry Sack Sherry, Solera Esp 15yrs 1.0L (1.0L) (Net)	$17.47
2008 Ducado De Altan Spanish White, Rueda/ Verdejo	$10.99
For easy drinking, crisp whites at killer prices, you're not going to beat Spain, and wines like this Verdejo are the reason why. Grapefruit, lemon, peach, spring flowers.if there's something in nature that reminds you of refreshment, then this guy has probably got it. The palate finishes the job with a nice balance of acidity and some crushed shell notes that telegraph this as a seafood wine. Will also work great with chicken, light pastas, and is perfect for some good old fashioned quaffing.
2007 El Arte De Vivir Spanish Red, Tinto/ Tempranillo (Net)	$12.97
2005 El Espectacle Spanish Red, Montsant Grenache (Net)	$127.97
NV El Maestro Sierra Amontillado, 1830 VORS 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$89.97
NV El Maestro Sierra Fino, Fino Sherry 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$15.97
NV El Maestro Sierra Oloroso, 1/14 VORS 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$89.97
2007 El Nido Spanish Red, Clio Monastrell	$39.99
The '06 incarnation of Clio is deep purple in color and emits a fragrant perfume of creamy blackberry and black currant laced with vanilla and pine needle, underpinned by hints of espresso. On the palate sweet black cherry and black plum flavors ride on a spine of mineral and acidity which is wrapped in a cloak of fresh roasted coffee laced with blueberry pie. The tannins are polished and soft, the extract full, and the finish is long, echoing with tones of milk chocolate and blueberry pie   la mode. This wine is just in and will benefit from decanting or a short nap of two to three months. This is a plush mouthfull for the price.
2006 El Nido Spanish Red, El Nido/ Monastrell (Net)	$104.97
2008 El Perro Berde Spanish White, Verdejo Rueda	$13.99
Medium straw-colored, the bouquet offers up mineral, spice box, citrus, and floral notes. This leads to a medium-bodied wine with excellent concentration, savory flavors, a good balance of fruit and acidity, and a long, fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next 1-2 years.
2005 Emilio Moro Spanish Red, Malleolus Valderras/ Tempranillo (Net)	$159.97
"The 2005 Mallelous de Valderramiro is 100% Tempranillo sourced from a single 85-year-old vineyard with tiny yields. The wine went through malolactic fermentation in new American oak with batonnage followed by aging in new French oak for 18 months. Inky purple-hued, the wine has stunning aromatics, kinky and complex. Notes of mineral/slate, pencil lead, espresso, wild blueberry and blackberry lead to a layered, opulent wine with superb concentration and great length." WA97
2007 Ercavio Spanish Red, Roble Mas Que/ Tempranillo	$10.99
"No tasting note given." WA91
2008 Ermita De Nieve Spanish White, Verdejo	$8.49
2006 Esencia De Monte Spanish Red, Monastrell Yecla	$12.49
2008 Espelt Grenache, Saulo Tinto (Net)	$10.97
Nestled between Salvador Dali's hometown of Figueres and Ferran Adri…'s surreal culinary laboratory, El Bulli, lies the small family vineyard of Espelt. Perhaps some of the magical genius of both men has translated to this bottle of 100% Garnacha, which is full of bright red berries and spice. A classic Spanish expression of the varietal that is round and lush, with a touch of pleasant tartness. Great for spicy sausage, Manchego cheese, or inspiring your next mad endeavor, whether it be in the kitchen, on the canvas, or just braving the MTA.
2008 Evodia Grenache, Evodia Grenache/ Calatayud (Net)	$8.97
"Inky purple. Very fresh, straightforward aromas of raspberry and blackberry, plus a hint of cracked pepper. Juicy and tannin-free, with spicy red and dark berry flavors and gentle mineral lift. Easy to drink and a superb value, with good finishing bite." IWC88
1998 Faustino, Martinez Spanish Red, Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo	$36.99
1996 Faustino, Martinez Spanish Red, I Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$37.99
2004 Faustino, Martinez Spanish Red, V Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$16.47
2003 Finca Los Merinos Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$44.97
"The star of the portfolio is the 2003 Finca Los Merinos, a single vineyard cuvee with the oldest vines on the estate (60-90 years). The wine spent 16 months in French oak before being bottled unfiltered. It is deep purple in color with complex aromas of vanilla, black currants, cherries and mocha. On the palate it is full-bodied, structured, well balanced, and has a lengthy finish." WA92
2006 Finca Luzon Spanish Red, Altos De Luzon/ Monastrell Blend (Net)	$11.97
"Dark red. Suave, oak-spiced cherry and cassis on the nose, with a gentle vanilla undertone. Sweet dark fruit flavors are round and supple, with soft tannins building on the back. Picks up a spicy quality on the long, juicy finish. The fruit and oak work very well together." IWC90
2008 Finca Luzon Spanish Red, Jumilla	$6.99
2008 Finca Luzon Spanish Red, Jumilla/ Monastrell	$7.99
2006 Finca Torremilanos Spanish Red, Cyclo/ Tempranillo	$44.99
"This meticulously produced wine is sourced from 85- to 100+-year-old Tempranillo vines with a tiny amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in the blend. Torremilanos makes its own barrels, purchasing, aging, and coopering the wood. The 2004 Cyclo is even better than the 2003, more expressive aromatically, firmer and more structured on the palate. Purchasers of the 2004 should be prepared to cellar it for 5-7 years. It will drink well through 2025. If I were a budding wine collector with limited discretionary income, this is the type of wine that I would be laying down." WA95
2007 Finca Torremilanos Spanish Red, Monte Castillo/ Tempranillo	$10.49
2005 Finca Villacreces Spanish Red, Nebro Tempranillo (Net)	$189.97
"The wine is a glass-coating opaque purple with a flamboyant bouquet of mocha, coffee, spice box, floral notes, and wild blackberry. More powerful than the Tinto, it will profit from 6-8 years of additional cellaring. Opulent, mouth-filling, and rich, the wine is a tour de force." WA98
2005 Finca Villacreces Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$31.99
2005 Finca Villacreces Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$26.79
"Purple-colored, the aromatics reveal notes of mocha, coffee, smoke, violets, spice box, wild cherry, and blackberry. Smooth-textured, layered, and well-balanced, this superb effort will continue to evolve for several years and drink well through 2025" WA93
NV Font I Jordana Sparkling Wine, Cava	$17.99
Over the last year, we've uncovered a number of natural wines (i.e. minimal S02, indigenous yeasts, organic grapes etc.) and we're psyched to see that the trend has now crossed over into sparklers as well. This 100% au natural vino has lovely, tight bubbles, toasty brioche notes, and tons of rustic characteristics we love. It takes a long slow fermentation process to produce this wine without the quick and dirty techniques even many fine Champagne houses use, but it's worth it. This is Cava so good, so nuanced, you could even decant it and drink it as a foxy still wine. But hey, bubbles are nice too!
2001 Fra Fulco Spanish Red, Carignan (Net)	$49.97
"This blend of 60% Carignan, 30% Grenache, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon is fashioned from incredibly old vines ... A stunning perfume of acacia flowers, blueberries, and black fruits jumps from the glass of this dense ruby/purple-colored 2001. It possesses terrific purity, opulence, and richness as well as a layered mouthfeel." WA93
NV Freixenet Champagne, Brut (1.5L) (Net)	$16.99
NV Freixenet Sparkling Wine, Brut Cava (Net)	$9.47
NV Freixenet Sparkling Wine, Brut Nature (Net)	$10.47
NV Freixenet Sparkling Wine, Carta Nevada Brut/ Cava Blend (Net)	$7.49
NV Freixenet Sparkling Wine, Carta Nevada Semi Dry (Net)	$7.49
NV Freixenet Sparkling Wine, Extra Dry Cava - 1.5L (1.5L) (Net)	$16.99
NV Freixenet Sparkling Wine, Spumante Cava	$7.49
2005 Furvus Spanish Red, Vinyes Domenech/ Montsant	$17.49
2007 Galiciano Spanish White, Gordello	$14.99
2008 Garnacha De Fuego Grenache, Old Vines/ Blend	$6.99
2007 Gil, Juan Spanish Red, Jumilla/ Monastrell (Net)	$12.47
NV Gonzalez Byass Amontillado, Sherry/ "Del Duque" VORS 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$39.97
Deep gold in color, toasted almond and hazelnut, vanilla notes blended with smoke and lemon from the aging both under a flor of yeast and in older barrels. Powerful, dry and nutty in the mouth with surprising zing and a subtle hint of sweetness, which fades into a rich, smoky and nutty finish.
NV Gonzalez Byass Fino, Sherry/ "Tio Pepe Fino" (Net)	$13.97
The best known name in Sherry bar none, Tio Pepe, from a solera over 160 years old, is a benchmark for all the finest Finos on the market. Pale straw in color, with the distinctive yeasty flor nose of a classic fino, the wine is light, crisp and fresh with Granny Smith apple and lemon notes on the palate and a refreshing, clean pure finish.
NV Gonzalez Byass Oloroso Dulce/ Amoroso, Sherry "Matusalem" VORS 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$39.97
The Oloroso entry in Gonzalez, Byass super-premium line of V.O.R.S. sherries (the designation indicates a wine at least 30 years old), Matusalem has a polished mahagony color and a warm toffee nose in which raisin and prune aromas merge with cake spice and sweet wood. The attack is smooth, warm and sweet before the nut and wood flavors expand into a powerful palate-sweeping wave that gradually resolves into a harmonious but powerful finish.
NV Gonzalez Byass Oloroso Dulce/ Amoroso, Solera 1847/ Sherry (Net)	$14.97
NV Gonzalez Byass Palo Cortado, Sherry "Apostoles" VORS (375ml) (.375L) (Net)	$39.97
A classic Palo Cortado with the amber color, concentrated fruit and aromas of oak that only extended barrel aging can create, Apostoles has the right to Sherrys highest designation, V.O.R.S., indicating that it is over 30 years old. Almond and pine nut mingle in the nose, the rich raisiny acidity and toasted nut flavors are offset by just a point of caramel sweetness, and everything merges into full, succulent finish which seems never to fade, let alone disappear. Perfect balance.
NV Gonzalez Byass Pedro Ximenez, Sherry "Noe Pedro Ximenez" VORS375ml (.375L) (Net)	$39.97
Opaque black with prune and dried fig notes in the warm nose. Very smooth, dense and very sweet on the attack with prune flavors from which emerge notes of chocolate, sweet wood and molasses and a balancing hint of cake spice and acidity. Has a warm, unending lip-smacking finish with amazing drinkability for a wine this sweet-a tour de force of smooth balance and complexity!
2006 Gotim Bru Spanish Red, Costers del Segre	$11.99
This is a beautiful blend that merges Spanish traditions with influences from the Bordeaux winemakers who brought their grapes south after the phylloxera outbreak in the 1800s. French varietals aside-in this case Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache-the Tempranillo does the heavy lifting here, and the wine has a decidedly Spanish character. Green peppercorn, and other dashes from the spice-rack fill the air, followed by a generous, and hefty palate that is completed by a satisfying finish. There's also a healthy amount of earth that adds the type of complexity New World blends, and those influenced by them, fail to compete with.
2009 Gramona Muscat, Gessami	$14.99
A Spanish white that drinks like an off-dry German Riesling. Lots of peach flavors, and floral notes as well, but all held together by a tantalizing zip of acidity. Starts out with fruit, but finishes dry. Totally gulpable, and perfect for washing down a cheese course, or even some food with a little heat to it like Thai or Chinese. Also a beautiful wine to spend a long, hot summer day with or to start the dinner party off with an elegant note.
2006 Gramona Sparkling Wine, Gran Cuvee	$15.99
2008 Guimaro Spanish Red, Ribera Sacra/ Mencia	$13.99
NV Gutierrez Colosia Palo Cortado, 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$58.97
NV Gutierrez Colosia Sherry, Sangre Y Trabajerado 375ml (.375L)	$18.99
2005 Hacienda Monasterio Spanish Red, Ribera Duero/ Tempranillo	$48.99
NV Harvey's Cream Sherry, Bristol Cream 1.5L (1.5L) (Net)	$19.97
Unlike most creams which are simple blends of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez, Harvey's Bristol Cream is created from a unique combination of old olorosos, finos and amontillados sweetened with Pedro Ximenez. Amber in color with smoke, orange rind and caramel aromas and flavours of vanilla bean, toasted caramel and toffee, this cream is mellow and rich on the palate and smooth and sweet in the finish.
NV Harvey's Cream Sherry, Sherry /Bristol Cream 1L (1.0L) (Net)	$13.97
Unlike most creams which are simple blends of oloroso and Pedro Ximenez, Harvey's Bristol Cream is created from a unique combination of old olorosos, finos and amontillados sweetened with Pedro Ximenez. Amber in color with smoke, orange rind and caramel aromas and flavours of vanilla bean, toasted caramel and toffee, this cream is mellow and rich on the palate and smooth and sweet in the finish.
NV Harvey's Pedro Ximenez, Bristol Cream (Net)	$10.97
NV Harvey's Pedro Ximenez, Bristol Cream 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$6.49
NV Herdade Do Esporao Alandra Bra Blend, Red Blend/ Alentejo	$4.99
Not all Bordeaux needs to be aged for thirty years. Here's one that's meant to be drunk right now, like this very second! 2005 wasn't just ideal for the big houses and petite chateau like Larose Trintaudon also benefited from the pitch-perfect growing conditions, especially if they minded their crops properly. Well the folks at Trintaudon have certainly taken care of business and it shows in this stellar Cab/Merl blend. Lots of ripe plumb fruit, gentle yet firm tannins, and a silky texture make this classic right bank cuvee a no-brainer for Bordeaux bargain hunters. Perfect for red meat dishes and for those who like to dress to impress, without transferring the deed to their house.
NV Herdade Do Esporao Alandra Bra Blend, White Blend/ Alentejo	$4.99
Almost too delicious for the price! Almost. Lots of bright red berries, silky texture, and easy drinkability make this the perfect everyday red/party wine. This is 'lunch' wine, i.e. the kind of wine we'd love to have with a sandwich or some baguette and cheese. Would also be great with a little chill and could be the perfect backyard/park/picnic vino. At this price, you can enjoy some straight-up guilt free quaffing, so stock up! Heck, it's almost cheaper than water, and a million times tastier.
NV Hidalgo, Vinicola Amontillado, Sherry/ Viejo Palomino (Net)	$109.97
A truly rare wine and a true terroir Sherry. The wine's origins are from manzanillas produced in Hidalgo's monopole Pastrana vineyard in Sanlucar de Barrameda's albariza soils. This wine carries no specific indication of age because even the Hidalgos no longer know the age of the ancient wines in the blend. It is a tiny release from casks which were reserved for family events until recently. Authoritative English critic Clive Coates scored the wine a 18.5/20 in his rigorous scale and said, "Dry nose. Old amontillado odour. This is properly dry, well matured. Intense, mellow and very very classy. Marvellous depth and complexity. Very very long on the finish. Very fine indeed." It shows ethereal hazelnut, fine tea, vanilla and a hint of brine on the nose, then great power, complexity and length in the mouth. A connoisseur's sherry, rated 93 by the Wine Advocate.
NV Hidalgo, Vinicola Oloroso, Sherry/ "Viejo" (Net)	$114.97
"Great aromas, like the sea air on the isle of Skye, with salt tang, peat and a wet earth note. Dry and finely etched on the palate, forceful and intensely flavored, this has balance and personality in spades." WS92
NV Hidalgo, Vinicola Palo Cortado, Sherry/ Viejo (Net)	$119.97
Buying any Palo Cortado is a gesture of trust in the bodega, if only because no two bodegas quite agree on what a Palo Cortado is. This wine carries no specific indication of age because even the Hidalgos no longer know the age of the ancient wines in the blend. It is a tiny release from casks which were reserved for family events until recently. Authoritative English critic Clive Coates scored the wine a 18.5/20 in his rigorous scale and said, "Light colour. Real deep fino in colour. Rich complex nose. This is of very high quality. An austere version. Pungent. Very good grip. Really very dry. But ripe and complex and very classy. Very fine." At a recent blind tasting in New York of all the greatest Palo Cortados (for which bottles of many luxury cuv‚es not sold here had to be shipped from Spain), this was the top-rated wine. A connoisseur's sherry. Rated 97 by the Wine Advocate.
NV Hidalgo, Vinicola Sherry, Vaedro Sherry 3-pack	$299.00
NV Holiday Treasure Chest Other, Mixed Selection of 6 Wines (Net)	$129.97
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2007 Ilurce Spanish Red, Solnia/ Tempranillo	$5.99
2008 Inurrieta Mediodia Rose, Garnacha Rose/ Navarra (Net)	$8.47
This dazzling pink rose has lovely rose petal aromatics and deep fuchsia hues rounding the rim of the glass. The palate on this gem is a profound expression of red berries, cherries, dried orange peel and juicy strawberries. This stellar summer sipper offers up great balance and stealth acidity that boost the dynamic palate. Serve this with backyard bbq fare, fish tacos, and paella.
2006 Inurrieta Sur Spanish Red, Sur/ Garnacha Graciano (Net)	$9.47
2004 Isaral Spanish Red, Celler Prior Pons	$18.49
2008 Itsas Mendi Spanish Red, Hondarribi Zuri	$16.99
2005 Izadi Spanish Red, Crianza (Net)	$12.97
This richly expressive and vibrant value Rioja has a beautiful nose which begins with scents of red berry and plum, opening to cedar, cocoa powder and strawberry tea tones. In the mouth it is juicy and vibrant, displaying elegance and intensity. A rush of strawberry and cherry flavors are followed by orange peel tones and hints of vanilla, cocoa and leather. The finish is long and supple and the tannins and acidity are wonderfully integrated, even at this youthful point in its evolution. A Rioja of this quality at this price is an absolute steal.
2004 Jarrarte Spanish Red	$24.99
NV La Bota Pedro Ximenez, No.11 Jerez	$69.99
2008 La Cana Spanish White, La Cana Albarino	$14.99
2007 La Cartuja Spanish Red, Priorat/ Garnacha Blend	$14.99
Blue-black ink in the glass with smoky scents of blackberry ink. This intense, but never brooding Priorat is loaded with full-on blackberry pie flavors and supple mineral nuances. A winner with hearty winter dishes.
NV La Guita Manzanilla, Manzanilla "2 pack" 375ml (.375L)	$19.99
2005 La Nieta Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$119.97
This extremely low production, old vine, single vineyard Rioja is stunningly deep, powerful and expressive. The nose is richly fragrant with notes of blackberry and smoky dark cherry that blend into tones of spice box, black licorice and earth. The wine erupts onto the palate, dishing out ultra-rich red and black fruit, spice cake, and mineral tones by the armful. Seamless acidity tempers the superb extract and makes for a beautiful and flamboyantly styled modern Rioja. We find it even better than the 98 point scoring 2004!
2006 La Terrera Spanish Red, Rioja	$13.49
This blend of 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha is a classic Rioja, from its ruby red color and pretty aromatics of cherry fruit and warm earth backed by a hint of baking spice and a note of cigar box. The palate is loaded with strawberry, black cherry fruit flavors and notes of cedar and cinnamon. This is a very sexy Rioja and it will work beautifully with grilled veal chops or braised pork loin.
2006 Lacuesta, Martinez Spanish Red, Rioja	$12.99
Made from 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, and 5% Graciano, this traditional style Rioja is further proof that the best deals in Continental wine still come from Spain. As with all Crianzas, the vignerons at ML have already done some of the aging for you (3 years), and this, plus the marriage of American oak, has created a soft, lush wine that begs to be drunk tonight (for the young fresh cherry fruit) or to be aged 10-12 more years (to bring out some of the leather and Asian spice). A fun, affordable wine, that wants more than just the cool confines of your wine cellar/Eurocave, but also grilled meats, chorizo fueled tapas, or even a rich, squid-inked paella.
2005 Lacuesta, Martinez Spanish Red, Tempranillo Ventil	$25.99
With over a hundred years under their belt, Martinez Lacuesta is a name that is synonymous with Rioja, and have been grabbing tasters by the buds with every vintage. The Ventilla 71 is a beautiful expression of this classic property and merges tradition with modern influence. Its bright red fruit; soft tannins, and vanilla accents were enough to win the hearts and minds of Decanter magazine, who chose it as The Best Reserva Rioja from 2005. We agree, and think its expression falls somewhere between Artadi and Muga Reserva. In other words, big yet elegant.
2007 Lacuesta, Martinez Spanish Red, Tinto/ Tempranillo	$10.99
This is a bright and juicy Rioja over-performer is made predominantly from Tempranillo with Mazuelo and Graciano blended in. On the nose red cherry and raspberry aromas permeate, accented by hints of vanilla, stone and just a touch of soil. In the mouth the wine is pure and vibrant. Cherry and crushed red berries wrap around a precise core of acidity and are lifted by hints of chalk and subtle, rounding oak tones. Try this energetic and affordable red with medium weight fare like panini, grilled chicken, sausage pizza or roast pork.
2008 Lacuesta, Martinez Spanish White, Blanco/ Viura	$11.99
This lively and balanced wine offers lots of lemony fruit concentration and balance for the price. White flower, straw and mineral tones add to a core of apple and lemon flavors on the palate, and ride into a crisp, long finish. Sip this standout as an ap‚ritif or serve with hors d'oeuvres or lighter fare.
2004 Lacuesta, Martinez Spanish White, Reserva	$20.99
2001 Lacuesta, Martinez Spanish White, Rioja Reserva	$26.99
2007 Ladairo Spanish White, Godello	$13.99
2008 Lagar De Costa Spanish White, Albarino/ Rias Baixas	$15.99
If we were sent to a desert island and could only bring one type of wine for seafood (which presumably there would be plenty of!) we'd choose Albarino. Albarino was born to accompany grilled, saut‚ed, or pan-seared fish-especially of the salt-water variety. Why? Well the Lagar de Costa is a good primer. It's got that citrus zip, and mineral touch, that meld so nicely with the ocean's bounty and brings out the salinity in shell-fish.
2008 Lager De Cervera Spanish White, Albarino	$18.99
The 2008 Lagar de Cervera shows the beautiful mineral elegance that is typical of this vintage. A cooler growing season gave many Rias Baixas wines beautiful acidity with underlying mineral power. Given the typical ripeness of fruit that Cervera usually achieves, the balance of vintage qualities and the winemaking practices create a harmonious, eminently drinkable Albarino.
2004 Lan Spanish Red, Tinto/ Tempranillo	$15.99
"A silky texture carries expressive flavors of black plum, violet, licorice and smoke in this focused, balanced red. Has good intensity yet remains vibrant and accessible." WS90
2007 Las Brisas Spanish Red, Criana Tempranillo	$11.99
Oh, Zamora, thank you. Thank you for bringing us such layered wines at such killer prices. Rich forest soil, old school tobacco store, and that scent that emanates from the spice-rack of a well-loved kitchen, fill the air between the dark, almost black liquid and the tip of your nose. The richness continues on the palate, with a creamy texture nuzzled with coffee notes, bacon, and even more spice. Despite this fireworks display, there's also something pretty about this wine and not as overwhelming as our notes might indicate. A terrifically complex wine at a terrific price. Grab some.
2008 Las Brisas Spanish White, Rueda	$9.99
2007 Las Rocas Spanish Red, Garnacha (Net)	$8.97
"The 2006 Las Rocas Garnacha is dark crimson-colored with an alluring nose of spice box, mineral, black cherry, and black raspberry. Smooth-textured, round, and with no hard edges, this tasty effort is designed for immediate gratification. This is one worth buying by the case." WA91
2008 Laxas Spanish White, Albarino	$13.99
2004 Lealtanza Crianza, Crianza/ Tempranillo Blend	$17.99
"The 2004 Lealtanza Crianza was sourced from 30-year-old vines and aged for 12 months in French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it offers a complex bouquet of cedar, tobacco, blackberry, and black cherry. Smooth-textured, ripe, and sweetly-fruited, this nicely balanced wine has excellent depth and length. Drink it over the next 5-7 years. It is an excellent value in traditionally-styled Rioja." WA90
2001 Lealtanza Spanish Red, Reserva Seleccion Especial (Net)	$27.97
1979 Leon, Jean Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Reserva	$109.99
2006 Leon, Jean Moscatel, Catalunya/ Terrasola (Net)	$11.47
1998 Lopez, Heredia Rose, Tondonia Rosado (Net)	$21.97
2000 Lopez, Heredia Rose, Vi¤a Tondonia	$20.99
2001 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Bosconia Riserva	$29.99
"Red with an amber rim. Smoky redcurrant, dried cherry and floral aromas gain power with air, picking up notes of licorice and pungent herbs. Highly complex in the mouth, displaying sweet red berry and bitter cherry flavors along with a spicecake quality." IWC93
1973 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Bosconia Gran Reserva (Net)	$132.97
2004 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Cubillo Crianza/ Tempranillo	$20.99
1973 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Tondonia Gran Reserva (Net)	$132.97
1964 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Tondonia Gran Reserva (Net)	$374.97
"Supple and elegant. Aromas of spice and smoke lead to delicate dried cherry and tobacco flavors in this fading yet still harmonious red. Has balance and length, but turns a bit dry on the finish."
1985 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Tondonia Gran Reserva (Net)	$77.97
"Pale orange-red color, greeny-gold at the rim. Knockout ethereal nose combines strawberry, minerals, maple syrup, black toffee, truffle and autumn leaves. Juicy, pungent, precise and minerally; a Chambolle style of Rioja, weightless in the best possible way. Dry, brisk and fresh, with penetrating cherry fruit." IWC94
1976 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Tondonia Gran Reserva (Net)	$119.97
2000 Lopez, Heredia Spanish Red, Tondonia Reserva (Net)	$37.99
"Bright red. Complex aromas of cherry, sassafras, dried rose and pungent herbs, with a gentle vanilla note. Fleshy, sweet and graceful red fruit flavors are firmed by a bitter cherry quality and pick up dusty tannins with air. Finishes on a juicy note, with air. Finishes on a juicy note, with lingering cherry and herbal notes. " IWC90
1964 Lopez, Heredia Spanish White, "Tondonia" - Blanco Very Ltd. Phone Only	$313.99
1999 Lopez, Heredia Spanish White, Gravonia Blanco	$21.99
"Deep yellow-gold. Exotically perfumed bouquet of candied tangerine, vanilla and dried flowers. Succulent and deep in citrus and pit fruit flavors, with slow-building spiciness and good back-end grip. Finishes on a gently sweet note, with a strong echo of vanilla bean. This is delicious right now." IWC91
1981 Lopez, Heredia Spanish White, Tondonia Blanco /Reserva (Net)	$79.97
"True gold, but remarkably youthful for its age. W ild, complex bouquet of pungent flowers, succulent herbs, orange peel, violet, vanilla, toasted nuts and baking spices. Rich, deep and beautifully concentrated, with surprising energy to the ripe pear and poached apple flavors complemented by marzipan and vanilla. This actually tightens up on the finish, showing a lingering exotic, spicy character. You could drink this right now or even hold it for a few more years." IWC93
1976 Lopez, Heredia Spanish White, Tondonia Blanco/ (Net)	$119.97
"This elegant white still has plenty of backbone to support its rich yet dry flavors of almond, vanilla, mineral and dried pear. It marries intensity and harmony with distinctive character. An assertive wine that is still evolving." WS91
1987 Lopez, Heredia Spanish White, Tondonia Gran Reserva (Net)	$79.97
2007 Losada Spanish Red, Vinos De Finca/ Mencia	$19.49
NV Lustau Almacenista Amontillado, Amontillado Puerto (Net)	$27.97
"The non-vintage Amontillado del Puerto, Almacenista Gonzalez Obregon is medium/dark amber, just off-dry, with the flavor of English toffee." WA90
NV Lustau Cream Sherry, Sherry "East India Solera" (Net)	$23.99
"Readers looking for something weighty, sweet, and provocative should check out the non-vintage East India Solera. A blend of soleras averaging 15 to 50 years of age, it boasts a dark amber color as well as a huge nose of melted toffee, caramel, figs, and prunes." WA94
NV Lustau Fino, Sherry "Puerto Fino"	$13.99
"A brilliant sherry from Lustau, the dry, austere, intensely flavorful non-vintage Puerto Fino exhibits a light green/amber color as well as notes of crushed sea shells, hazelnuts, and spice. This is a top-notch Fino to consume over the next year." WA90
NV Lustau Manzanilla, Sherry "Papirusa"	$13.99
"Impressive is the superb non-vintage Manzanilla Papirusa. Its light straw color is accompanied by a spicy, nutty nose, elegant, dry flavors, delicious purity, and a smoky intensity. It would be fabulous with sushi. Drink it over the next year." WA92
NV Lustau Moscatel, Emilin (Net)	$26.99
"There's no mistaking the grape here. This is spicy, floral and intensely sweet, yet there's also a delicacy that plays off the spirit. Less syrupy than Pedro Xim‚nez, with a moderate finish." WS88
NV Lustau Oloroso, Sherry/ "Don Nuno Dry"	$22.99
"Brown/amber color; penetrating dr, nutty aromas; wondrously precise, pleasant flavors." WA92
NV Lustau Palo Cortado, Sherry "Peninsula"	$22.99
"Medium amber-colored, with great balance, intensity, and acidity as well as a scorched earth/roasted nut character, it is a stunning, flavorful yet light, crisp Sherry." WA92
NV Lustau Palo Cortado, VOS 20yr	$89.99
NV Lustau Sherry, Almacenista Fontadez	$34.99
"Apple, molasses, cocoa and walnut notes converge with the tangy, mouthwatering structure." WS88
NV Lustau Sherry, Almacenista Palomino 1/50	$36.99
"The non-vintage Palo Cortado, Almacenista Vides is dark amber, slightly sweeter and richer than the Amontillado and would be excellent with quail, partridge, and grouse." WA93
NV Lustau Sherry, Oloroso Sherry 90 Anada	$35.99
NV Lustau Sherry, Sherry Tintilla Graciano	$43.99
2007 Mano A Mano Spanish Red, La Mancha/ Tempranillo	$8.99
2006 Mano A Mano Spanish Red, Venta la Ossa / Tempranillo La Mancha	$14.99
A wine of this quality and magnitude can only come from carefully tended old gnarled vines grown under adverse conditions. The Tempranillo harvested from these vineyards produces a deeply colored, full flavored wine with hints of ripe plums, black cherries, and sweet exotic spices.
2009 Mar De Vinas Spanish White, Adegas Gran Vinum/ Albarino	$12.99
2009 Marques De Caceres Rose, Garnacha Blend	$7.99
You might recognize the label here as belonging to one of the most respected producers in Rioja, and in keeping with their stellar rep, they have produced one of the season's 'must-have' ros‚s. Watermelon juice and spice dance together in a savory/fruity duo that hits the sweet spot of refreshment while holding onto alluring mix of minerals and earth-driven notes. A little bigger than many ros‚s on the market, the C ceres has got food pairings written all over it. Perfect for barbecue or really any outdoor dining where you crave the gravitas of red, but the heat tells your body you need a little crisp refreshment added to the mix.
2006 Marques De Caceres Spanish Red, Crianza (Net)	$8.97
2001 Marques De Caceres Spanish Red, Gran Reserva (Net)	$24.97
2004 Marques De Caceres Spanish Red, Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$19.97
2008 Marques De Caceres Spanish White, Satinela White Wine	$7.99
2009 Marques De Caceres Spanish White, Viura Blend	$6.99
This appealing white offers a lot of quality for the price. Scents of grapefruit, pear and a touch of minerality grace the nose. The palate shows pretty white fruit flavors that are off-set by a tropical and citrus backbone. The finish has a nice structure with balanced acidity and a supple backbone. This white is great on its own or with shellfish or light appetizers.
2005 Marques De Gelida Sparkling Wine, Cava Brut Excl. Res. (Net)	$11.97
2004 Marques De Murrieta Spanish Red, Dalmau Reserva (Net)	$145.97
2005 Marques De Murrieta Spanish Red, Finca Ygay Reserva	$19.99
1978 Marques De Murrieta Spanish Red, Ygay - Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo Blend (Net)	$199.97
"The true glories of Marques de Murrieta are the red wines. Closer to full maturity than the 1985, the 1978 Castillo Ygay is a wine of exceptional sweetness, jammy, ripe, black-cherry and curranty fruit, gobs of sweet oak, a supple, gorgeously rich, opulent texture, and a chewy, long finish." WA93
2004 Marques De Riscal Spanish Red, Reserva (Net)	$13.47
Complex aroma of spices with a predominance of liquorice, while the oak remains discreet. On the palate, the impression of acidity on the tip of the tongue is immediately reflected towards the back by a touch of persistent tannin. Meanwhile soft on the finish, with no fixation at the back of the mouth and a lasting sensation of toast developing underneath the tongue.
2006 Marques De Riscal Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$7.49
2008 Marques De Riscal Spanish White, Verdejo Blanco (Net)	$6.97
2001 Marques De Tomares Spanish Red, Reserva	$44.99
"Medium red. Powerful aromas of cherry-vanilla, sassafras, oak spices and cigar box, with a subtle floral quality adding complexity. Supple red berry and cherry compote flavors are strongly underscored by a sweet vanilla quality and framed by velvety tannins. Very traditional Rioja in its vanillin and sweet red fruit way and in need of a hunk of spicy grilled lamb." IWC90
2005 Marques De Tomares Spanish Red, Rioja Crianza	$14.99
The exceptionally expressive nose of this high performing Crianza begins with gorgeous notes of plum flesh and red cherry scents that meld with chocolate and crushed stone tones and hints of vanilla and cedar. On the palate the wine displays exceptional density, structure and extract, plus very impressive polish. Vibrant red berry flavors glide into tones of plum and black cherry pit, which wrap up in mineral, vanilla bean and cocoa tones.
2001 Marques De Vitoria Spanish Red, Reserva/ Tempranillo	$18.99
A terrific buy from Spain. This Reserva screams out, "I am a Rioja Tempranillo!" Round, a bit spicy, and with hints of strawberry and other luscious red fruits. Two years in French oak casks, and one year in the bottle before release, adds an extra layer of depth to this elegant offering, which is drinking great right now, but would certainly benefit from a few more years in a cool, dark place. Cries out to be paired with lamb, casseroles, and pork-based dishes.
2002 Mas Foraster Spanish Red, Josep Foraster/ Tempranillo	$6.99
2005 Mas La Mola Spanish Red, Priorat / Garnacha Blend	$29.99
"This intriguing blend comes from a small vineyard, in a small region, and from small yields. But from this humble origin, comes a wine with character. Here Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon, and even a splash of Merlot and Syrah find balance and produce a smoky, black cherry treat." IWC90
2004 Mauro Spanish Red, Tempranillo VS	$104.99
"Ruby-red. Explosive scents of cherry, strawberry liqueur, spice cake, molasses and mocha. Round, juicy and deep, with exotic oak spices adding complexity to the red and dark fruit flavors. The finish offers terrific energy and clarity, especially for the impressive concentration of flavor here. This very long wine shows wonderful balance, which bodes well for cellaring." IWC92
2003 Mauro Spanish Red, Terreus/ Tempranillo	$154.99
2005 Mauro Spanish Red, Tudela Duero	$46.99
"The 2005 Mauro is made up of 97% Tempranillo and 3% Syrah. Opaque purple-colored, it reveals a brooding but enticing bouquet of wood smoke, pencil lead, tar, and assorted black fruits. This leads to a layered, plush, mouth-filling, sweetly fruited wine with tons of flavor." WA93
2008 Maurodos Spanish Red, Prima/ Tempranillo	$14.99
2004 Maurodos Spanish Red, San Roman/ Tempranillo	$44.99
"The 2004 San Roman, 100% Tinta de Toro, was aged for 22 months in French and American oak, mostly new, prior to bottling without filtration. It is purple-colored with a lovely perfume of toasty oak, mineral, spice box, violet, lavender, and blackberry." WA92
2004 Mendoza, Abel Spanish Red, Seleccion Personal (Net)	$33.97
"Ruby-red. Intense, pungent aromas of graphite-tinged redcurrant and cherry, with complicating notes of cured meat and espresso. Solid and deep, with intense, sweet fruit flavors framed by firm, chewy tannins. Bright, energetic and very long on the finish, with a persistent mineral tone adding energy and life." IWC91
2004 Menguante Spanish Red, Garnacha Seleccion	$15.99
2000 Merino, Miguel Spanish Red, Tempranillo Reserva	$33.99
2001 Miguel Merino Spanish Red, Unnum/ Tempranillo	$52.99
2006 Monte Negro Spanish Red, Tinto/ Tempranillo	$9.47
"The 2005 Monte Negro Tinto Joven is a superb value. Made from 100% estate grown Tempranillo, it sees no oak. Saturated purple in color, it offers pure spicy blueberry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, it has surprising depth and concentration to its ripe, layered blue fruits." WA89
2006 Monte Real Spanish Red, Crianza/ Tempranillo (Net)	$13.99
1964 Monte Real Spanish Red, Gran Reserva	$219.99
From what is probably Rioja's greatest vintage of the last century, comes this superb, old-style beauty. Brick/ruby in color this wine offers a complex and ethereal bouquet of strawberry, dried cherry, mixed berry compote, cedar, wild herbs, leather and nuanced damp earth. Very smooth on the palate with lively, supple, layered red fruit flavors intermingled with the notes found on the nose. Harmonious and elegant with seamless balance, grip, delicacy and remarkable length. A great testament to the ageworthiness of Rioja wines and an outstanding treat for those who love the special pleasure only mature wines can offer.
1998 Monte Real Spanish Red, Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$31.97
One of the stars of the 1998 vintage in Spain, the Monte Real Gran Reserva is an aromatic treat for the senses, with wafts of crushed cherry fruit, baked plum, and spice on the nose. The lush tannins, sweet red fruit, and fresh acidity, with a bit of spice and dark fruit on the back palate, are extremely expressive and impressive. This is a wine I would personally not mind drinking every day for the rest of my life.maybe an overstatement, you may feel as you are reading this? Maybe so, but I can say I was positively giddy tasting this wine and taking in its various subtleties and complex nature. Although it is beautifully concentrated and full now, it is also shows restraint and great promise for further aging. Bravo to a fantastic effort to Bodegas Riojanas!
2003 Monte Real Spanish Red, Tempranillo/ Reserva	$19.99
Intense cherry-red color with a tawny rim rounding the glass. The powerful aromatics are a heady blend of French oak, swrilled black cherry, a note of balsamic and cedar infused spice box. The palate is red-fruit driven and possesses a wide structure and impressive concentration. This is tasty Rioja from a very hot and dry vintage that is showing a great deal of power and depth of polished fruit. Decant for an hour and drink with London Broil or hold onto it for at least another 5 years.
2005 Montebaco Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$22.99
"Deep ruby. Complex nose melds blackberry, cassis and dark cherry qualities, with smoky violet and mineral notes adding interest. Deep, palate-staining dark fruit flavors are framed by velvety tannins, with good mineral snap on the back."
2006 Montecillo Spanish Red, Crianza/ Tempranillo	$7.99
2001 Montecillo Spanish Red, Gran Reserva (Net)	$15.97
2005 Montecillo Spanish Red, Reserva	$13.99
2003 Montecillo Spanish Red, Reserva	$17.99
2007 Montecillo Spanish White, Blanco/ Viura	$6.99
NV Montsarra Sparkling Wine, Cava	$12.99
2004 Mora, Elias Spanish Red, Crianza/ Tempranillo Toro	$23.99
"The 2004 Elias Mora Crianza is an opaque purple with intense aromas of cedar, spice box, blueberry, and blackberry jam. On the palate it is larger in scale than the 2003, richer and sweeter, and more smoothly textured." WA92+
2001 Mora, Elias Spanish Red, Gran Elias Mora	$75.99
2007 Moro, Emilio Spanish Red, Malleolus/ Tempranillo	$169.99
"The 2005 Malleolus de Sancho Martin is a single vineyard wine encompassing less than 2 acres. Malolactic fermentation occurred in new French oak with lees stirring followed by 22 months in new French barriques. The wine offers a seductive perfume of wood smoke, cedar, saddle leather, spice box, floral notes, blueberry, and blackberry. Round, rich, and full-flavored, on the palate the wine is opulent and multidimensional." WA98
2006 Moro, Emilio Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$22.97
"The 2005 Emilio Moro is purple-colored with a complex bouquet of wood smoke, toast, crushed stone, and blackberry. Supple, ripe, and forward." WA92
2009 Muga Rose, Garnacha	$11.49
Deep salmon hues grace the glass and are set-off with bright, glinting pink highlights. Fresh fruit aromatics dominate the nose-citrus blossom, pineapple, kiwi and the suggestion of quince and red apple are there as well to back up the more tropical infused scents. The palate is as delectable as it is succulently accessible with expressive bright white fruit flavors hewn to a rustic undertone of sweet tannins and a citrus edge of supple acidity. The finish is long and ends on a refreshingly honeyed note. I highly recommend serving this with grilled lamb, grilled wild boar sausages and char-grilled burgers.
1970 Muga Spanish Red, Grand Reserva Tempranillo	$209.99
1976 Muga Spanish Red, Grand Reserva Tempranillo	$209.99
1981 Muga Spanish Red, Grand Reserva Tempranillo	$209.99
1980 Muga Spanish Red, Grand Reserva Tempranillo	$209.99
2000 Muga Spanish Red, Prado Enea Gran Reserva	$49.99
"The 2000 Prado Enea Gran Reserva is 80% Tempranillo with the balance Garnacha, Mazuela, and Graciano. The wine is aged for one year in oak vats followed by 3 years in new French oak followed by 3 years in bottle prior to release. Dark ruby-colored, the wine's appearance reveals a bit of age in a traditional style. It offers up a complex bouquet of cedar, pencil lead, mineral, spice box, and blackberry. On the palate it is elegant with ample sweet, ripe fruit, good flavors and moderate length." WA92
2005 Muga Spanish Red, Reserva Unfiltered (Net)	$21.47
"Aged for six months in wood vats followed by two years in new French and American oak. It delivers an alluring nose of cedar, tobacco, earth notes, mineral, and black cherry. This elegant wine has good depth and enough ripe tannin to evolve for several years." WA90
2005 Muga Spanish Red, Torre Muga	$73.99
2008 Muga Spanish White, Blanc Barrel Fermented (Net)	$12.47
"Subtle but intriguing, this white offers gooseberry, almond, anise and light herb flavors that harmonize over firm acidity and bloom into floral and herbal notes on the finish." WS89
NV Muga Sparkling Wine, Conde De Haro/ Cava	$21.99
2004 Muga Tempranillo, Aro	$191.99
"The 2004 Aro is 70% Tempranillo and 30% Graciano. Sourced from the estate's oldest vines, the wine is barrel-fermented and aged for 18 months in new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers an uplifting nose of pain grille, crushed stone, spice box, espresso, licorice, and assorted black fruits. Opulent and layered, the wine has superb depth, great concentration and a very long finish. " WA98
2009 Naia Rose, Las Brisas Rosado	$9.99
It's simple, really: It's hot out. Your clothes are stuck to your skin. The air is thick with humidity. You need Spanish ros‚! Fresh and cooling red fruit, like cold watermelon and tart frozen strawberries, are captured in this wine. It puts the fire out, livens up the outdoor celebrations, and will bring a little cool breeze despite what the thermometer says. Forget the AC, load the fridge with the Naia and you are good to go.
2007 Naia Spanish White, Naiades/Verdejo	$24.99
"The barrel-fermented 2005 Naia Des is sourced from a single parcel of 80- to 100-year-old, ungrafted, Verdejo vines located in La Seca, a village which the locals consider to be the "grand cru" of Rueda. Light gold-colored, it exhibits an attractive perfume of vanilla spice, lemon-lime and honeysuckle. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with an intense entry, mouth-filling fruit, and excellent balance." WA91
2008 Naia Spanish White, Verdejo (Net)	$9.97
2007 Nit De Nin Spanish Red, Priorat (Net)	$72.97
2008 Nora Spanish White, Albarino (Net)	$13.97
2006 Numanthia Spanish Red, Termanthia/ Tempranillo	$182.99
"This red is so thick and rich it's almost oily in texture, with exotic flavors of black fruit, game, dried herb and hoisin. Muscular tannins keep this structured, but give way to floral and graphite notes on the finish. A powerful wine with modern structure and distinctive character. Best from 2011 through 2020. 530 cases made. -TM" WS95
2007 Ochoa Moscatel, 500ml (.500L)	$17.99
2006 Ochoa Spanish Red, Graciano-Garnacha	$11.99
This appealing and unusual blend of Garnacha and the inky colored, floral Graciano grape offers a little more zing than your typical Garnacha. The bouquet is especially fragrant and the palate offers plush red and black fruit, lifted by good acidity. It is quite elegant and concentrated with a soft spicy texture. Ideal with duck, lamb or roast beef.
2008 Old Vines Spanish Red, Vina Alarba	$7.99
Plum colored in the glass with scents of grape jelly and soft red licorice. Buoyant ripe red fruits on the attack boosted by moderate acidity and mild tannins make for a very pleasing palate and this red is all about easydrinking. Somewhat Gamay-like in body although with much more sweet fruit on the palate, I highly recommend serving this with BBQ pork dishes, roast duck and spicy chicken dishes.
2008 Olivares Spanish Red, Altos de la Hoya (Net)	$9.47
"Inky purple color. Strongly floral nose displays a seductive bouquet of dark berries, lavender, rose and smoky Indian spices. Vibrant blackberry and candied cherry flavors are lifted by zesty minerals, becoming deeper and sweeter with air. The impressively brisk and focused finish features pure berries. Here's another crazy value." IWC91
2006 Olivares Spanish Red, Dulce Monastrell 500ml (.500L) (Net)	$24.97
"Bodegas Olivares's two value-priced Jumillas are noted on the Best Buy chart at the end of this report. They should not be missed. The 2004 Dulce Monastrell is sourced from the estate's oldest Monastrell vines. The fermentation of the wine is stopped by the addition of 2 degrees of alcohol resulting in a finished wine of 16%. Thick and sweet, it is reminiscent of blackberry jam. The wine has lots of flavor and a lengthy finish. It is a very good value in sweet wine." WA92
2008 Onix Priorat, Classic	$14.49
The smallish region of Priorat, often gets overlooked, but with wines like this, it won't be long before people catch on. But for now, enjoy this Spanish secret that has great fruit and a little peppery kick at the end.
2005 Orben Spanish Red, Malpuesta/ Tempranillo	$52.99
"The 2005 Malpuesto is sourced from an 80-year-old Tempranillo vineyard of the same name. Purple/black-colored, aromas of toasty oak, licorice, crushed stone, blackberry, and black cherry leap from the glass. Plush and flavorful, the wine is nicely balanced and pure in the finish." WA93
2005 Orben Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$32.99
"The 2005 Orben is sourced from 75 micro-parcels of old vines of Tempranillo planted between 1945 and 1954. The wine is a glass-coating purple. Aromas of slate, cedar, tobacco, blueberry, and blackberry lead to a muscular, structured wine which is a bit tightly wound but well-balanced. Intense, concentrated, and lengthy." WA92
NV Ordonez & Co, Jorge Moscatel, 1 Seleccion Especial 375ml (.375L)	$15.99
2008 Ordonez & Co, Jorge Moscatel, Botani Moscatel	$17.99
"There is one dry wine in the portfolio, the 2007 Botani, made from 100% Moscatel. The wine was fermented in 70% stainless steel and 30% French oak. Light straw with a green tint, it has a fragrant nose of spring flowers, honey, melon, and tropical fruits. Dry, crisp, and well-balanced, notes of citrus emerge on the mid-palate." WA90
2006 Ordonez & Co, Jorge Moscatel, Seleccion Especial - 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$14.97
2007 Ordonez & Co, Jorge Other, Seleccion Especial Moscatel 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$18.97
NV Osborne Oloroso, "Solera India" VORS (Net)	$99.97
"Intense, with burnt caramel, coffee, chocolate, roasted nuts and a briny tanginess. A light sweetness rounds it out. Complex and multidimensional overall, with a long finish." WS92
NV Osborne Oloroso, Oloroso ORS (Net)	$99.97
"The House of Osborne was founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne and has been continuously family owned and operated ever since. The non-vintage Solera BC 200 Oloroso comes from a solera started in 1864. Production is limited to 450 liters per year. Medium to dark amber in color it offers up compelling aromas of spice and brown sugar. Full-bodied (22% alcohol) and very intense and concentrated, its flavors are medium sweet and remarkably complex." WA96
NV Osborne Pedro Ximenez, Viejo Px Vors (Net)	$99.97
"The House of Osborne was founded in 1772 by Thomas Osborne and has been continuously family owned and operated ever since. The Pedro Jiminez Viejo VORS which comes from a solera started in 1905. Nearly black in color, this stunning effort has an other-worldly nose of dates, figs, toffee, and marmalade. Viscous and sweet, it needs no accompaniment. Beware! A little of this elixir goes a long way." WA98
2003 Pago De Los Capellanes Spanish Red, El Nogal/ Tempranillo (Net)	$81.97
"A plush texture carries real concentration in this dense red. The flavors are muted now, but black cherry, blackberry, floral, chocolate and mineral notes will bloom with time. Shows the mineral and light gamy notes typical of the region." WS95
2004 Pago Del Ama Spanish Red, Syrah/ Tierra de Castilla	$39.99
Deep, dark, and brooding. No, not like an undergraduate poetry major, but lush and generous. Think smoke, lardon, and midnight dark fruit. This is indulgent stuff, but not so much that it would kill the meal. That is, unless it was light fare. This much intensity requires meat: seared, grilled, or braised.
2007 Pago Florentino Spanish Red, La Mancha / Syrah	$17.99
A PJ's exclusive! When we tasted this Syrah from the land Quixote, we instantly offered to buy the entire vintage! This is a wine that can turn windmills into giants, and no, not because of the alcohol. It's just that we have never had a Syrah this fantastic outside of the Rhone Valley, let alone Spain. There's lots of meaty dark fruit on the nose, dusted with pepper, while the palate seals the deal with a tender roundness and a pleasant, clean finish. This wine is a luxury, that in a blind tasting would easily have patrons guessing the cost at $40-$60 a bottle. Needles to say, we are beyond excited to have locked this down, and PJ's is now the only place in America to buy this wine. Grab what you can!
2005 Paisajes V Spanish Red, Valsalado/ Tempranillo	$36.99
"The 2005 Paisajes V is 40% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, 10% Graciano, and 10% Mazuelo aged for 14 months in new Allier barrels. It delivers a classic perfume of pain grille, mineral, cassis, and blackberry. Well-delineated on the palate, it is rich and layered with gobs of sweet fruit already beginning to exhibit complexity." WA94
2004 Paixar Spanish Red, Mencia/ Bierzo (Net)	$64.97
"Inky ruby. Potent cherry and dark berry aromas are expansive and pure, and perked up by spicy cinnamon and clove. Strong blueberry and blackcurrant flavors are complicated by floral pastille and mineral elements that carry through the finish. This gained weight and sweetness with air, offering a range of dark berry liqueur impressions and outstanding persistence." IWC93
2005 Palacios Remondo Spanish Red, La Montesa/ Tempranillo (Net)	$15.97
"Medium red. Elegant nose features pungent rose and violet, spices, smoked meat, raspberry and blackberry. Firm and nicely focused, with sweet, deep red and dark berry flavors framed by silky tannins. Finishes stony, fresh and long, with a persistent red berry quality." IWC90
2005 Palacios Remondo Spanish Red, Propiedad/ Tempranillo (Net)	$29.97
2006 Panarroz Spanish Red, Jumilla	$8.49
2004 Pardevalles Spanish Red, Carroleon/ Prietto Picudo	$25.99
2006 Pardevalles Spanish Red, Gamonal/ Prietto Picudo	$19.99
"The Pardevalles winery, located in the new D.O. of Tierras de Leon (created in 2005), works exclusively with the indigenous Prieto Picudo grape. The 2005 Gamonal, which was aged for 6 months in a mixture of new and used French and American oak, is purple-colored with an excellent nose of vanilla, blueberry and blackberry. This is followed by a medium to full-bodied, elegant wine with ripe, sweet fruit ..." WA90
NV Paul Cheneau Sparkling Wine, Lady Of Spain Brut	$9.99
2008 Pedro Escudero Spanish White, Verdejo/ Rueda	$10.49
NV Pedro Romero Amontillado, VORS/ 500ml (.500L) (Net)	$79.97
This is a fantastic example of rare, old Amontillado. The VORS designation means that the wines that make up the blend average at least 30 years of age. The result is a gorgeous and complex nose of toasted hazelnuts, caramel, and flor notes. It has great snap, intensity and depth on the palate, only eclipsed by the smoothness and complexity of the finish. A connoisseur's sherry.
NV Pedro Romero Oloroso, Oloroso VORS- 500ml (.500L) (Net)	$72.97
NV Pedro Romero Palo Cortado, VORS 500ml (.500L)	$85.99
2008 Peitan Spanish White, Rias Baixas/ Albarino	$11.99
Like a lazy dog on a hot summer's day, Albarino grapes love the sun and like to mature at a relaxed pace. That's OK with us, just so long as they keep yielding wines as delicious as the Peitan. The first thing the Peitan's audience will notice is her tropical nose followed by some hints of ocean air. The palate is medium bodied, crisp, and bracing enough for shellfish. Rias Baixas is the place for Albarino, and with wines as good as the Peitan, it should remain so for a good long time.
2006 Penascal Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$8.49
NV Perez Barquero Amontillado, "Gran Barquero" Sherry/Montilla-Moriles	$14.99
This dry Amontillado is a rich nut brown color with expressive aromas of caramel, hazelnut, butterscotch and smokey vanilla. With a beautifully classic and bracing snap on the palate, it offers additional notes of milk chocolate, butter, corn silk and smoke that are capped by amazing length. The ideal ap‚ritif to pair with toasted almonds, olives, cured meats, boldly flavored appetizers or even with batter fried fresh fish or southern fried chicken. It also works as a bold after dinner sipper.
NV Perez Barquero Amontillado, Box 1905 Sherry Style/ Oll. PX Very Ltd. Ph.Only (Net)	$1,499.97
NV Perez Barquero Oloroso, "Gran Barquero" Sherry/Montilla-Moriles	$14.99
This rich but classically dry Oloroso is a beautifully clear deep amber color and offers scents of toasted almond, toffee, and a hint of coffee on the nose. It is opulent and intense, yet refined on the palate with cascading layers of caramel flavors that taper into notes of milk chocolate, toasted nut skin, vanilla, ash and smoke. The finish is long and dry with nutty caramel overtones. Olorosos pair beautifully with nutty cheeses like aged Gouda, Riserva Parmigiano Reggiano, Manchego or Mahon along with just about any caramelized or nutty dessert like crŠme brul‚e, an almond croissant or chocolate hazelnut cake. It is also a favorite after dinner accompaniment to fine cigars and serves as an excellent, lower alcohol alternative to brandy.
NV Perez Barquero Pedro Ximenez, "Gran Barquero" Sherry/Montilla-Moriles	$14.99
This layered sweet wine displays a deep, glossy brown color and is truly indulgent. The nose features raisin, pumpkin pie spice, tobacco leaf and pure sugar cane notes. The palate is rich, expansive and beautifully balanced with honeyed, almost milk chocolatey raisin and smoke flavors. It is a very long and elegant PX and finishes with expressive coffee, tea leaf and buttered popcorn tones. Fantastic with blue cheese, toasted nuts, dried fruit, poured over vanilla ice cream or for something truly decadent, pair it with chocolate glazed doughnuts, sticky buns or Paris-Brest pastry.
NV Perez Barquero Pedro Ximenez, Gran Barquero Fino - 500ml Sherry Style (.500L)	$15.99
1994 Perez Pascuas Spanish Red, Pedrosa Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo	$79.99
2006 Pesquera Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$26.97
"The 2005 Tinto Pesquera Crianza is purple in color with an excellent bouquet of cedar, tobacco, spice box, and blackberry. On the palate it offers layers of ripe black fruits, mineral notes, outstanding depth, and a lengthy finish." WA92
2007 Piedra Spanish Red, Azul Toro Tempranillo	$14.99
2005 Pingus Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$674.97
"The 2005 Pingus spent 18 months in new oak. It is purple/black and a bit muted at present. However, notes of toasty new oak, mineral, scorched earth, espresso, blueberry, and blackberry can be discerned. It is a true tour de force. Kudos to Peter Sisseck for a brilliant and enthralling set of wines." WA99
2005 Pinol, Josefina Spanish White, Terra Alta D.O. (.500L) (Net)	$19.97
A singular and highly expressive dessert wine. Creamy vanilla, dried papaya and peach curd lead into honeysuckle and toast, plus hints of apricot pit. Balanced acidity elevates the palate into a long finish.
2006 Pintia Spanish Red, Tinto de Toro	$64.99
Ruby red with a purple hue rounding the rim of the glass. Blackberry, dark cherry, espresso and sweet sage dominate the nose followed by a note of warm oak. Deep red berry fruit dominates the attack and is closely trailed by anise spice and a touch of saddle leather. Broad shouldered tannins loom on the mid-palate give way to silken acidity and a highly elegant finish. This is a beautiful wine, and will age gracefully in your cellar for at least ten years.
2005 Pintia Spanish Red, Toro (Net)	$58.97
"Bodegas Pintia is owned by Vega Sicilia. Pintia is located further west along the Duero River inside the warmer D.O. of Toro. The estate owns 96 hectares of land. The first vintage released was the 2001. As for the 2005 Pintia, it is 100% Tinta de Toro aged for one year in new French and American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers a complex perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a full-bodied, ripe, layered wine with intense flavors, serious complexity, and exceptional length." WA95
2007 Pinturas Spanish Red, Crianza Albalos	$11.49
The Pinturas is an inky night sky in the glass and shows deep layers of caramel, black cherry, and building-block tannins. Being a Crianza, the extra time in barrel has left it rounded with some diabolically good accents of chestnuts, clove, and fresh cracked pepper. There's also a healthy helping of black fruit here that envelops the mouth creates a nice balance between the hefty tannins. A structured wine to be sure, and one destined to pair up with some lamb, ribs, or a steak.
2007 Pirineos Spanish White, Montesierra	$7.99
NV Poema Sparkling Wine, Viura Cava	$8.99
Vibrant aromas of ripe peaches, pears and toasted bread with a hint of spice fill the nose. The palate is dry with a rich, creamy texture. Layers of flavor include orange rind and spice that persists through an elegant finish. - Winemaker's notes
2001 Prado Rey Spanish Red, "Elite" Tempranillo	$48.99
1948 Primitivo Quiles Spanish Red, Fondillon Gran Reserva Phone Only (Net)	$56.97
2007 Protocolo Spanish Red, Tinto Tempranillo	$5.99
2005 Quinta Sardonia Spanish Red, Sardon Duero Tempranillo (Net)	$59.97
2008 Quo Spanish Red, Old Vines/ Garnacha Campo de Borja	$14.99
Here's some logical advice that not enough producers take to heart: Only grow varietals where they will thrive and produce stellar wine! Well the folks at Quo have done just that with Garnacha, a varietal that loves the extreme conditions of Aragon, Spain. The result is a beautiful and complex marriage of wood-spice, vanilla, and bright red fruits. The Quo is a delectably moody thunderstorm on the nose, but is surprisingly elegant once it hits the taste-buds. Think strawberries and spice, and you've got yourself a starting point for a wine that continues to unfold and develop as the evening passes. Perfect for hearty fair, especially red meat dishes with a little kick to them.
2004 Ramiros Spanish Red, Vdt Castilla y Leon	$57.99
"The 2004 Ramiro's was sourced from Toro and Ribera del Duero from 60- to 80-year-old Tempranillo vineyards. The wine was aged in new oak, 80% French and 20% American, for 30 months. Opaque purple/black in color, it exhibits an expressive bouquet with notes of toast, smoke, espresso, chocolate, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur. This leads to an elegant yet densely packed wine with layers of flavor, light, silky tannin, spice and licorice elements, and a long, pure finish." WA94
2004 Rejadorada Spanish Red, Temple Tempranillo	$20.99
2005 Rejadorada Spanish Red, Temple/ Toro	$17.49
"Deep ruby. Brooding cherry and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by cocoa and cola. Velvety cherry and dark berry preserve flavors are supported by firm tannins, which are slowly absorbed by the sweet fruit. Finishes with refreshing mineral bite and excellent persistence, strongly echoing the dark berry notes. This will benefit from a few years of patience." IWC90+
2003 Remirez De Ganuza Spanish Red, Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$43.97
"Inky violet. Coconutty oak and raspberry on the nose. Impressively deep, sweet red berry preserve flavors are framed by supple tannins and brightened by a zesty cracked pepper quality. Stains the palate, finishing sweet and with outstanding persistence. The hang time of this is pretty amazing." IWC93
1981 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Gran Reserva "890" (Net)	$239.97
"This winery's top of the line offerings are the Gran Reservas. The 1981 Gran Reserva 890 boasts a knock-out nose of smoke, charcoal, vanillin, black fruits, and cigar smoke. The wine's terrific fruit seemingly belies the relatively advanced medium ruby color with significant amber at the edge. There is tannin in the background, but the wine is broad and expansive, with considerable sweet fruit, glycerin, and length. 1981 was considered one of the great vintages for Rioja, and this wine is at its peak of maturity, although it will last for another 15-20 years." WA92
1985 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Gran Reserva "904" (Net)	$154.97
"This winery's top of the line offerings are the Gran Reservas. The 1985 Gran Reserva 904 exhibits a medium deep ruby color with considerable garnet and rust at the edge. The aromatics are extremely intense and compelling, offering up scents of plum-like fruit intermixed with smoke, minerals, tobacco, cherries, earth, and licorice. There is a sweet, rich impression on the palate, without any sense of heaviness or austere tannin. The wine is fresh and lively, but possesses the mature, sweet, smoky, Graves-like style of a top Rioja. Medium-bodied, beautifully concentrated and layered, as well as fully mature, it should keep for another decade. This is an exceptional example of an old school Spanish Rioja that was aged in different-sized oak vessels, and not released until it had reached full maturity. If readers think the price is high, consider the fact that this bodegas has aged the wine for the consumer, rather than asking you to buy it as a "future" in 1982 and hold it for 15 years before drinking it." WA90
1994 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Gran Reserva 890/ Tempranillo	$104.99
From the great and powerful 1994 vintage, this is a deep, rich, elegant and multilayered Rioja classic still in its youth. Although appealing now, it has only just begun its dramatic unfolding into the spectacular wine it will become. The 1989 edition has just hit that stride now and the 1994 is poised to surpass it. The following note is an excellent window on where the wine is at now, but not where it is going. ?Deep red. Dried strawberry and cherry on the nose, with suave oak spices, mocha, lavender, rose and cured meat aromas, plus an exotic hint of incense. Round and plush, with an insinuating sweetness to the red fruit flavors and gentle lift on the back end. The expanding fruit flavors are joined by exotic flowers, smoke and spices on the finish. -IWC 91
1997 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Gran Reserva 904 (Net)	$44.97
2001 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Vina Alberdi/ Tempranillo Blend (Net)	$19.97
1994 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Vina Arana/ Tempranillo	$86.99
1995 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Vina Arana/ Tempranillo	$86.99
1987 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Vina Arana/ Tempranillo Blend	$86.99
1989 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Vina Ardanza	$86.99
"Medium red. Maturing Burgundy aromas of plum, dried cherry, loam and milk chocolate, plus a whiff of coconut. Big, rich and sweet, with huge palate presence; flavors of plum, bitter chocolate and coconut are given clarity by ripe, integrated acidity. Lovely sweet finishing flavors stain the palate. Very impressive." IWC93
2000 Rioja Alta, La Spanish Red, Vina Ardanza Reserva	$28.99
"The 2000 Reserva Vina Ardanza has 25% Garnacha blended with the Tempranillo. Light to medium ruby, it delivers an enticing bouquet of cedar, spice box, leather, forest floor, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a ripe, moderately dense wine with complex flavors and excellent balance. Drink this tasty effort through 2015. La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja. What the wines may lack in power, they make up for in finesse and complexity." WA90
2005 Roda Spanish Red, Cirsion/ Tempranillo Blend (Net)	$199.97
"The 2005 Cirison is 100% Tempranillo from hand-selected grapes. Purple-colored, it offers a splendid nose of acacia flowers, spice box, mineral, leather, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. This leads to a powerful, opulent wine which manages to retain a sense of elegance. All components are harmonious and well-integrated." WA94
2008 Rodriguez Telmo Spanish White, Basa Blanco	$11.49
NV Romate Cream Sherry	$8.99
"Grape and fig notes add interest to the coffee and honey flavors in this bold Sherry. It shows a little heat on the finish, but also plenty of personality." WS88
NV Romate Oloroso, Don Jose	$10.99
A rich golden appearance with hints of mahogany. This well-aged Sherry is packed with caramel and oak tones on the nose. The palate is smooth and nutty with lots of rich caramelized flavors on the finish.
NV Romate Oloroso, Very Rare Oloroso (.500L)	$39.99
NV Romate Sherry, Cream Sherry 1.5L (1.5L)	$15.99
2008 San Clodio Spanish White, Ribeiro/ Treixadura Blend	$18.49
NV San Leon Pedro Ximenez, Manzanilla Clasica	$158.99
NV San Patricio Sherry, Jerez Seco Sherry 375ml (.375L)	$7.99
NV San Patricio Sherry, Seco Sherry	$13.99
NV Sandeman Other, Rich Madeira (Net)	$11.97
NV Sandeman Ruby Port, Fine Ruby (Net)	$11.47
NV Sandeman Ruby Port, Founders Reserve (Net)	$15.47
NV Sandeman Tawny Port, Fine Tawny (Net)	$11.47
2004 Sant Rafel Spanish Red, Solpost Montsant	$24.99
"Voluptuous in texture, deep in flavor, this red shows vivid cherry, boysenberry, lilac, mint and mineral notes. Firm, well-integrated tannins underpin the plush palate, and the finish is fresh and long." WS92
NV Savory & James Amontillado, Sherry (Net)	$9.49
NV Savory & James Cream Sherry, Deluxe Cream Sherry (Net)	$7.99
NV Savory & James Fino, Sherry (Net)	$9.49
NV Savory & James Sherry, Deluxe Cream 1.5L (1.5L)	$15.99
2008 Shaya Spanish White, Verdejo	$11.49
This new project is a joint venture between Jorge Ordonez, Enrique Busto and the Gil family of Jumilla. The fruit is sourced from very old low yielding vines whose average age is between 75 and 112 years old. Rich but with enough vibrant acidity to lift it up, this lovely wine offers up hints of lime zest and orange blossom.
2005 Sierra Cantabria Spanish Red, Coll Privada/ Tempranillo (Net)	$37.97
The nose of this modern expression of Rioja from Sierra Cantabria comes on with high toned black cherry fruit framed by powdered stone and accented with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and vanilla. On the palate well-focused macerated cherry and mouthwatering dried plum skin notes are bouyed by ultra-racy acidity. This is the greatest Colecci¢n Privada yet; a very sleek, sensual, and multi-layered Rioja star.
2005 Sierra Cantabria Spanish Red, Tempranillo (Net)	$109.97
Another 2005 reaching incredible heights, even surpassing its outstanding 2004 predecessor (WA 97). The nose first offers beguiling black cherry and plum notes, then a rush of smokey cured meat tones that quickly mingle with the sweet and spicy fruit. These notes follow through onto the full and supple palate, which displays near-perfect ripeness. Excellent acidity rides into a very long and complex finish with distinct notes of dark cocoa, spiked with cherry liqueur. This is a very big wine that screams for a thick steak or a rack of lamb.
2007 Sierra Cantabria Spanish Red, Tinto Tempranillo (Net)	$9.97
2008 Sola Fred Spanish Red, Celler El Masroig Montsant	$8.99
2007 Talai Berri Other, Txakoli (Net)	$9.97
2009 Tarima Spanish Red, Monastrell/ Jumilla	$7.99
2009 Terras Gauda Rose, O Rosal (Net)	$13.97
2007 Terras Gauda Spanish White, Rias Baixas/ Albarino (Net)	$13.97
Abadia de San Campio is Terras Gauda's classic Albari¤o, and excellent in 2007. The nose features bright scents of lemon zest and fragrant hints of green apple skin. On the palate, it is crisp with vibrant peach, lime and mineral tones. Bright acidity carries it into a long finish. This medium-bodied white is superb with seafood dishes like steamed clams, delicately fried soft shell crab or sea bass in an herb jus.
2004 Terreus Spanish Red, Mauro	$165.99
"This inky dark red is packed with ripe blackberry and boysenberry fruit, framed by toast and chocolate oak flavors, and supported by muscular tannins. Yet this remains balanced, lively and even graceful. Drink now through 2014." WS93
2001 Tobia Rioja, Tempranillo/ Reserva	$28.99
"The 2001 Oscar Tobia Reserva, from a great Rioja vintage, was in barrel for 18 months and offers additional complexity. There is plenty of toasty oak, earth, charcoal, and black cherry in the nose which is followed by a wine with all the material for several years of additional development." WA90
NV Toro Albala Other, Viejisimo Solera 1922	$39.99
2005 Torre De Golban Spanish Red, Ribera Del Duero	$17.99
The moment you pour the Golban out of the bottle, you can tell you are in the presence of something dramatic. It's midnight in the glass, as the light is eaten up by the serious layers of black fruits, chewy tannins, and dark, semi-bitter chocolate. This rich combo is equally proportioned between the nose and the palate, and speaks to this wine's terrific balance between fruit, alcohol, and tannins. A wine with this much drama needs some serious food to tame its intensity. A nice, rare steak should fit the bill, or perhaps braised ribs. Pork driven tapas would also be an excellent choice.
2006 Torres Spanish Red, Celeste/ Tempranillo (Net)	$17.97
"This red is harmonious, though a bit brooding, with dark flavors of coffee, anise and black plum backed by firm tannins. Mineral and smoke notes linger on the finish." WS90
2007 Torres Spanish Red, Sangre De Toro (Net)	$7.99
2007 Torres Spanish Red, Sangre De Toro - 1.5L (1.5L)	$14.99
2004 Traslanzas Spanish Red, Tinto Del Pais/ Tempranillo	$39.99
2007 Tvronia Spanish White, Albarino/ Galicia	$19.49
In the cooler part of northwest Spain directly on the Atlantic, in an area called Rias Baixas, Albari¤o reigns supreme. Thanks to the vineyard's proximity to the ocean and young Albari¤o's brilliant freshness and acidity, this is the wine to pair with almost any shellfish dish. It's just a touch tropical: stone fruit, pineapple and melon with a sliver of key lime. There's plenty of minerality to balance the fruit, but it's subtle, more of a summer rain then wet limestone and the palate is silky with a long finish.
2008 Txomin Etxaniz Spanish Red, Getariako Txakolin	$17.99
2009 Ulacia Spanish White, Hondarribi Blend	$15.49
Summer is not complete without Txakolina, the crisp, lightly petillant, wine from the Basque Country. Simple yet total refreshment is the name of the game with most Txakolina, but the Ulacia takes this liveliness to whole other level. Notes of lemon, tangy slate, and apples dance among the creamy bubbles created by the all natural fermentation. You simply can not go wrong with this wine except for not having any on hand when the guests show up. Next to fine Champagne, there's almost nothing we'd rather have for an aperatif than the Getariako. And as for seafood? It's a mind-blowing combo. When the earth leans towards the sun, we lean towards the Basque country and do as they do: Drink Txakolina every day! And at only 11% alcohol, why not?
1999 Unico Spanish Red, "Unico"	$399.99
2007 Urban Spanish Red, Ribera del Duero/ Tempranillo	$15.99
NV Valdespino Sherry, Oloroso 1842 VOS 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$28.97
NV Valdespino Sherry, Oloroso Vos Gonzalo 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$28.97
2001 Valduero Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$26.99
This Valduero Reserva is nothing short of an incredible discovery. When it first showed in 2004, it had been aged 'en barica' for 36 months and in the bottle for an additional three years, and was criticized for being over-oaked. As a result many snubbed their noses at it, and these bottles sat all alone for five more years in the distributor's temperature controlled warehouse, all but forgotten. Well, what do you think happened to that so-called 'oakiness'? It integrated, mellowed, and evolved. We now have a stellar, and we mean stellar, bottle of world-class Tempranillo. It's like it was aged just for us. We make discoveries like this, once, maybe twice a year, and it gives us just as much joy to drink it as it does to pass it on to you.
2004 Valduero Spanish Red, Tinto Reserva/ Tempranillo	$26.99
We got lucky in 2009 and scored big on the 2001 vintage of the Valduero. We knew we had uncovered something special and we were both excited and nervous about their next release, which, because it's a Reserva (36 months in oak three years in bottle), was going to be the 04 vintage; a good, but not amazing year. We cracked the bottle, held our breath, and finally inhaled. Relief! All the smoky, spicy black tar and black fruit notes were there. But, we had to hold our breath again for the taste. Double relief! Yes, the 04 continues to rock our world, as it will yours. There's even a little more orange peel and cherry here than last time. Pure, rich, and intense.
2005 Vall Llach Spanish Red, Carignan Blend (Net)	$78.97
"The flagship 2005 Vall-Llach is composed of 65% Carinena, 15% Syrah, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Merlot aged for 12 months in new French oak. Many of the Carinena vines for this cuvee are pre-phylloxera. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up a splendid aromatic array including pain grille, slate, mushroom, espresso, garrigue, blueberry, and black currant." WA96+
2005 Vall Llach Spanish Red, Embruix (Net)	$29.97
"Rich yet focused, this powerful red from Spain delivers plum, black cherry, anise, tobacco and sage flavors over muscular tannins. It's thick on the palate, yet dissolves to licorice, spice and flowers on the finish." WS93
2006 Valpiculata Spanish Red, Puertas Novas Toro	$19.99
"Blackberry, cola and licorice flavors have a sweet allure in this fleshy red. Moderate tannins and acidity are well-balanced, and the finish is spicy and fresh. Drink now through 2012. 300 cases imported."
2008 Vega Murillo Spanish Red, Tinta De Toro	$10.99
There's a sexy chocolate quality to this liquid hailing from Toro. And although its made from the "Bull's Grape" (Tinta de Toro), there's nothing stubborn about it. Instead, it's open, generous, and despite its light-ish body, it packs quite a punch. Sort of like lightweight boxer full of surprising, explosive power. Expect some berries and a hint of Tootsie Roll-minus the sugar-hidden in there as well. This is a great value wine.
1996 Vega Sicilia Spanish Red, Unico 96 (Net)	$285.97
"The 1996 Unico seems more developed aromatically than the 1995 with elements of coffee and mocha but not quite the richness of fruit of the 1995. It is more supple on the palate but with less depth. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 20 years." WA95
NV Vega Sicilia Spanish Red, Unico Reserva Especial (Net)	$365.97
1998 Vega Sicilia Spanish Red, Unico/ Tempranillo Blend (Net)	$397.97
"The 1998 Unico is purple-colored with a complex bouquet of wood smoke, violets, Asian spices, mineral, blueberry, and assorted black fruits. This is followed by a full-bodied, dense, loaded wine with gobs of sweet fruit, great concentration, and layers of flavor. It will continue to evolve for another 5-7 years and drink well through 2040+." WA98
2001 Vega Sicilia Spanish Red, Valbuena (Net)	$144.97
"The Valbuena offering is a brilliant introduction to the winery. The 2001 is especially good because all of the wine normally reserved for Unico went into this bottling. It has a similar personality to the 2002 but with more of everything as if it has been on an extended workout regimen. Youthful in appearance and with classic aromatics, it has the extract and the structure to blossom for 6-8 years and drink well for another 20." WA93
2003 Vega Sicilia Spanish Red, Valbuena (Net)	$148.97
"The 2003 Valbuena is purple-colored and super-fragrant with aromas of pain grille, pencil lead, black currant, and blackberry liqueur. This is followed by a powerful, concentrated wine with an opulent palate-feel, layers of flavor, and beautiful integration of oak, tannin, and acidity..." WA94
2006 Venta Mazzaron Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$12.49
2009 Venta Morales Spanish Red, Tempranillo/ La Mancha	$5.99
2005 Vetus Spanish Red, Tempranillo/ Toro (Net)	$13.97
"A polished surface gives way to a firm structure in this balanced red. Black cherry, bramble, smoke, mineral and floral notes interweave on the palate, lingering on the fresh finish. Subtle but complex." WS90
NV Victori's Amontillado, Sherry (Net)	$6.99
Sweeter and darker than most amontillados, this will suit the cream drinker who wishes to experiment with drier styles.
NV Victori's Cream Sherry, Cream Sherry	$6.99
A classic sweet and smooth Cream whose flavors highlight the butterscotch and dried fruit side of Sherry. Perfect for those looking for a rich but easy-drinking dessert wine with a pure style unmarked by wood and rancio notes.
NV Victori's Pedro Ximenez, Cream Sherry 1.5L (1.5L)	$14.99
2008 Villa Narcisa Spanish White, Verdejo/ Castilla y Leon	$11.99
NV Vin De Casa Muscat, Garling 1L (1.0L)	$8.99
1998 Vina Albina Spanish Red, Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo	$33.99
1978 Vina Albina Spanish Red, Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$58.97
2008 Vina Borgia Spanish Red, Garnacha/ Campo da Borja	$6.99
2007 Vina Costeira Spanish White, Blanco (Net)	$10.97
A tremendous value from the relatively obscure Ribeiro appellation, this wine has been flying under the radar. This rich and succulent Spanish white is packed with citrus, green apple, peach, and mineral notes. Its very supple, juicy, and long. An extremely satisfying, medium-bodied and refreshing white, this crowd pleaser is perfect on its own or with a wide range of seafood fare, and should not be missed.
2009 Vina Costeira Spanish White, Blanco/ Treixadura Blend (Net)	$12.97
2008 Vina Godeval Spanish White, Godello Valderras	$13.99
2008 Vina Herminia Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$8.99
2005 Vina Real Rioja, Crianza/ Tempranillo	$13.99
1973 Vina Real Rioja, Gran Reserva (Net)	$267.97
1978 Vina Real Spanish Red, Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$299.97
1968 Vina Real Spanish Red, Gran Reserva/ Tempranillo 375ml (.375L) (Net)	$159.97
2001 Vina Real Spanish Red, Reserva Tempranillo (Net)	$26.97
2000 Vina Real Spanish Red, Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$22.97
"Dark red. Suave aromas of dried cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, oak spice and rose. Supple, fleshy and sweet, the red berry flavors showing more freshness than the bouquet suggests, with a sexy note of spicecake on the back end. Finishes supple and broad, with gentle tannins and good sweetness. You could drink this now but it's balanced for aging." IWC89
1975 Vina Real Spanish Red, Rioja Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$173.97
1964 Vina Real Spanish Red, Rioja Reserva/ Tempranillo (Net)	$294.97
2007 Vina Sanzo Spanish White, Verdejo (Net)	$8.47
1996 Vina Sastre Spanish Red, Gran Reserva Tempranillo Pago Sant	$92.99
2001 Vina Sastre Spanish Red, Pago De Santa Cruz (Net)	$49.97
"The gorgeous 2001 Pago de Santa Cruz (100% old vine Tempranillo) boasts a dense ruby/purple color and copious quantities of spicy oak as well as impressive depth, texture, and persistence." WA91
2005 Vina Sastre Spanish Red, Roble/ Tempranillo	$14.99
1973 Vina Valoria Spanish Red (Net)	$63.97
1968 Vina Valoria Spanish Red, Rioja Cosecha (Net)	$79.97
"Brickish ruby-colored, it yields a lovely perfume of cedar, tobacco, spice box, and cherry fruit. Its personality is all about elegance with nicely concentrated, ripe fruit enmeshed in a velvety-textured, medium-bodied wine." WA92
2006 Vinedos De Paganos Spanish Red, La Nieta	$134.99
"The 2006 La Nieta (the granddaughter) is 100% Tempranillo from Finca La Nieta, planted in 1975. Malolactic fermentation was in new French barriques followed by 18 months in new French oak. Purple in color, it delivers a fragrant, alluring bouquet of roasted herbs, graphite, damp earth, incense, blueberry, and blackberry. Opulent, dense, and layered, this promising wine has tons of fruit, soft tannin, and superb length. It will benefit from 6-8 years of cellaring and offer prime drinking from 2016 to 2030." WA96
2005 Vinos De Arganza Spanish Red, Crianza Flavium Mencia	$8.99
The Wine Advocate tried this incredible value and rated it 90 points, although no tasting note was given. We tried it and were wow'd. The richly fragrant nose features sweet cherry and earthy blackberry scents intertwined with notes of smoked cured meat and vanilla bean, plus hints of charcoal minerality and tobacco leaf. On the palate it is every bit as impressive. Juicy blackberry, plum and cherry flavors meld with rich iron, game and sage tones that lead into the long and spicy, vanilla and berry inflected finish. The medium to full body is well supported by an integrated spine of good acidity and ripe tannins which make this a great match with food, from charcuterie to herb roasted pork loin, roast beef or braised lamb. Superb for everyday drinking!
2007 Vinos De Arganza Spanish Red, La Mano Roble/ Mencia	$8.99
"The 2007 La Mano Roble is 100% Mencia from the increasingly prestigious DO of Bierzo. Deep crimson-colored, it delivers a fragrant perfume of earth notes, mulberry, and blueberry. Layered on the palate, it has extraordinary depth and concentration for its humble price. Spicy, smooth-textured, and pleasure-bent, this awesome value is worth buying by the case. Drink it over the next three years." WA90
2005 Vinos De Terrunos Spanish Red, Mas Negre	$30.99
"Inky ruby. Vibrant red berries and cherry on the nose, with white pepper and mineral qualities adding complexity. Tangy and focused, with racy redcurrant and wild strawberry flavors that grow sweeter with aeration. A subtle licorice note gains strength on the long, clinging finish. This suave wine already shows considerable complexity." IWC91
2007 Vinos Sin Ley Spanish Red, Monastrell M5 (Net)	$11.97
"The 2007 M5 is sourced from Yecla. Dark ruby-colored, the nose contains enticing, slightly roasted notes of mineral, pencil lead, and an amalgam of black fruits. On the palate, this meaty effort has excellent density, layered flavors, and a remarkably long finish for a wine of its humble price." WA91
2008 Volver, Bodegas Spanish White, Paso A Paso Verdejo/ Blanco	$6.99
2007 Zaleo Spanish Red, Seleccion Tempranillo	$11.99
2008 Zaleo Spanish Red, Tempranillo	$8.99
2008 Zaleo Spanish White, Pardina	$7.99
The word Pardina has a way of rolling off the tongue. Try it. Then try dipping your taste-buds into this Southern Spanish varietal that has hints of chamomile on the nose and a mineral finish, with a sprig of acidity.