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FEATURINGJuan Gil • El Nido • Ateca • Can Blau • Shaya • Atalaya • Tridente

Honoro Vera • Arindo • Lagar Da Condesa • BlueGray

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DO Jumilla

The origins of the winery date from 1916, when Juan Gil Gimènez, great grandfather of the present generation, started getting involved in the world of wines, building a winery in the heart of Jumilla.

His son, Juan Gil Guerrero, dedicated his whole life to the wine business, but it was the third generation who really consolidated the winery. Juan Gil Gonzalez together with his brother Paco, the founder’s grandsons, forged an image of quality, reliability and efficiency with the present generation trying to maintain and improve as much as possible.

JUAN GIL Silver LabelType of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 100% Monastrell

Aging: 12 months in French barrels

Tasting Notes:It has a very dark cherry color with purple tones. In the nose it has a powerful aroma of red berries toasted and smoked notes from their aging in oak barriques. It has good structure with ripe and sweet tannins. In the mouth it is very long with a perfect balance between fruit, alcohol and the oak tones which make it very pleasant and easy to drink.

JUAN GIL 18 MONTH Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah

Aging: 18 months in French and American Oak barrels

Tasting Notes:Intense black cherry in color, it proffers a nose of toasty and spicey notes and jammy black fruits. It opens in the glass to reveal a complex blend of wild berries, spice box and hints of liquorice, coffee and cocoa. Texture is smooth and dense, tannins are ripe and acidity is crisp and mouthwatering. Long, persistent finish. It will evolve well for 2-3 years and drink well for many years.History of Scores

JUAN GIL Silver Label2002 ...................................91 pts. (RP)2003 ...................................91 pts. (RP)2004 ...................................90 pts. (RP)2005 ................................ 90+ pts. (RP)2006 ...................................91 pts. (RP) 2007 ...................................90 pts. (RP)2008 ...................................90 pts. (RP) 2009 ...................................89 pts. (RP)2010 ........90 pts. (IWC), 90 pts. (RP)2011 ................................ 90 pts. (IWC)

History of ScoresJUAN GIL 18 Month2002 ................................ 91 pts. (IWC)2009 ................................ 91 pts. (IWC)2010 ........91 pts. (IWC), 90 pts. (RP)

(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

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The vineyards of Monastrell located at the north of Jumilla, in the area of Término de Arriba, produce a very low yield because of the dry climate and absence of irrigation. The age of the vines is between 25 and 30 years old.

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COMOLOCO Monastrell Type of wine: Young Red

100% Monastrell

None

Variety:

Aging:

Tasting Notes:

SHANIA Monastrell (Bag in Box–3 Litres)Type of wine: Young Dry Red

Variety: Aging:

100% Monastrell None

Grapes used for this wine come from vineyards of Monastrell, indigenous grape from the province of Murcia, in the southeast of Spain, and were planted on rocky and limestone soils between 700 and 800 meters above sea level. These grapes were hand-harvested and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 days with temperature controlled below 80ºF.

Tasting Notes:Intense, deep red cherry color, a juicy, forward red, sporting a mix of cassis and blueberry flavors. Fine tannins and bright acidity with solid length and savory finish.

Sauvignon Blanc & Malvasía None

Variety: Aging: Tasting Notes: Bright, crisp with aromas of pears and spices combine with citrus and herbs for a delightfully refreshing, well balanced smooth and fruity wine.

Fresh, fruity wine with notes of brier, underbrush and blueberry. It is a savory and friendly wine for drinking over the next 3 to 4 years, and is an outstanding value and very easy to drink.

Food Pairing:Paella, pasta, vegetables, stewed meat, sausage, pork, roast meats, red and/or white meat with sauces, grilled meats, and short or medium cheeses.

SHANIA White (Bag in Box–3 Litres) Type of wine: Dry White

JUAN GIL MuscatType of wine: Young Dry White

Moscatel - Muscat

None

Variety:

Aging:

Tasting Notes:Bright, golden and lime fruit hues, with a nose of fresh peaches and melon. Ripe pit fruit, honeydew and essence of tropical fruit flavors. Bright yet well rounded with a harmonious and long finish.

Food Pairing:Fish, seafood, cheeses, salads, pasta dishes and white meats.

Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 90 points (2012 v)

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

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The vineyards that produce the grapes and organic grapes of Honoro Vera and Honoro Vera Organic are located over 2,300 feet in elevation. These vineyards over 30 years of age with little production because they are planted on a bed of limestone and sand, very poor in nutrients, ideal for this type of crop.

HONORO VERA MONASTRELL Type of wine: Young Red

Variety:

Aging:

100% Monastrell

None

The collection was made during the third week of October and fermentation was carried out for 10 days with the skins in stainless steel tanks, fermentation temperatures did not exceed 80F.

Robert Parker–Issue 195 (2010 v).........87 points

Steve Tanzer’s Int'l Wine Cellar(2012 v) .........89 points

HONORO VERA ORGANICMade with ORGANIC grapes

Type of wine: Young Red

Variety: 100% Monastrell–Organic grapes

Aging: None

The collection was made in late September and fermentation was carried out for 10 days with the skins in stainless steel tanks and fermentation temperatures did not exceed 80ºF. The wine was produced under organic regulations established in European Union norm as well as in United States, NOP certification.Robert Parker–Issue 195 (2010 v)..........................................88 pointsSteve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar ............................88 points

HONORO VERA MERLOTType of wine: Aged Red

Variety:

Aging:

100% Merlot

4 months

Tasting Notes:Ripe, supple and succulent offering a juicy mouthful of red berry and blackberry. Elegant and intense, building to a lingering finish of fruit, spice and mineral notes.

Food Pairing:Paella, pasta, white and blue fish, goat cheese, cold meat, vegetables, lentil soup, beef, chicken, roast meats, red and white grilled meat.

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

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Variety: 100% Old vine Garnacha

Released for the first time in 2011, Honoro Vera Garnacha comes from old vine vineyards planted at 3,000’ in elevation. The slate and gravely clay loam soils of these 60-80 year old vineyards produce wines with an attractive cherry note embraced with the minerality of the old vine vineyards.

HONORO VERA BLANCO The wine exudes intense aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit with exotic

tropical notes. There is vivid acidity and mineral balance that leads to a refreshing finish.The old vine vineyards are very sandy with alluvial pebbles that bring the added complexity of minerality. These high elevation vineyards experience daily temperature variations which may slow maturation and intensify flavors.

HONORO VERA GARNACHA

(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

HONORO VERA ROSÉ

The wine exudes intense aromas of white flowers and fresh fruit with exotic tropical notes. There is vivid acidity and mineral balance that leads to a refreshing finish. The old vine vineyards are very sandy with alluvial pebbles that bring the added complexity of minerality. These high elevation vineyards experience daily temperature variations which may slow maturation and intensify flavors.

Variety: Tempranillo & Syrah

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

DO Calatayud

History of ScoresATTECA2006 ....................................91 pts. (RP) 2007 ....................................90 pts. (RP)2008 ....................................88 pts. (RP)2009 ....................................90 pts. (RP)2010/2011......................90 pts. (IWC)2012 .................................90 pts. (IWC)

ATTECA ARMAS2005 ....................................93 pts. (RP)2007 ....................................91 pts. (RP)2010.................................92 pts. (IWC)

ATTECA Type of wine: Aged Red

100% Garnacha

10 months

Variety:

Aging:

Tasting Notes:Deep cherry color with intense aromas of red ripe fruit (ripe raspberry) which combine perfectly with the spicy notes of cacao, vanilla and licorice which complement a noble aging. It is very fresh and fruity in the mouth. It has a notable finish where fruit and spice aromas come back via retro-nasal.

ATTECA ARMAS Type of wine:

Aged Red

Variety: 100% Garnacha from very old vines

Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels

Dark cherry color, a big, bold red with velvet texture and expressive flavors of steeped cherries, dark chocolate and black licorice. Balanced well with tannins and acidity complementing each other through a long, rich finish. Drink now or hold.

Tasting Notes:

2011...................................91 pts. (WS)

Bodegas Ateca has its headquarters in the locality of Ateca (Zaragoza), fourteen kilometers from Calatayud.

The vineyard, planted on slate soil on sites at higher elevations of the area, is made up mainly of small parcels of old vines of Garnacha from the mountain hillside of Ateca and the surrounding villages.

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

DO Montsant

Montsant is a D.O. which has not yet shown its real potential as far as enological quality is concerned.

Contrary to its illustrious neighbor Priorat, in Montsant one can work with characteristic varieties, each one planted in soils of different compositions, i.e. sand and clay for Cariñena, also called Mazuelo, lime for Syrah, and slate (known as licorella) for Garnacha.

This project, together with the Gil Family and Victor Rodriguez, is lead in its technical aspects by the winemaker Nuria López Sarroca.

History of ScoresCAN BLAU2004 .................................. 90 pts. (RP) 2005 .................................. 90 pts. (RP) 2006 .................................. 92 pts. (RP) 2007 ............................... 90+ pts. (RP) 2008 .................................. 89 pts. (RP) 2009 .................................. 90 pts. (RP) 2009 .................................91 pts. (WS) 2010 .....90 pts. (IWC)... 90pts. (WE)2011 & 2012................ 90 pts. (IWC)

MAS DE CAN BLAU2004 ............................... 92+ pts. (RP) 2005 .................................. 95 pts. (RP) 2006 .................................. 92 pts. (RP) 2007 ................................. 92 pts. (RP) 2009 .................................90 pts. (WE)

CAN BLAU Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 50% Cariñena, 30% Syrah, 20% Garnacha

Aging: 9 months in new barrels

Cherry and purple color tones, the wine exhibits a wonderful collection of attributes, aromatics, strengths and complexity that provides a window to the possibilities of the D.O. Montsant. Fruity and infused with the soils’ characteristics, it shows a wild, savory mouthfeel and a fresh and spicy finish.

MAS DE CAN BLAU Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 50% Cariñena, 30% Syrah, 20% Garnacha

Aging: 18 months in new barrels

Dark cherry color, showing a balance between the warm notes of macerated fruits and the nuance of the soil. In the mouth it is full, concentrated and rich, but not excessive, and well rounded as far as its aging in oak is concerned. It is made to please the professional “taster” as well as the “amateur.”

BLAU Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 50% Cariñena, 25% Syrah, 25% Garnacha

Aging: 4 months in French oak barrels

The Cariñena and Garnacha vines used for the production of these wines have an approximate age ranging from 25 to 40 years. The vineyards of Garnacha are around 2,000' in altitude in the area of Comudella de Montsant on slate soils, the Cariñena vineyards in Darmós and Masroig area on clay soils, and the Syrah vineyards are located on limestone soils. The fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks for 10 days and then remained in French oak barrels for 4 months.

Robert Parker–Issue 195 (2009 v)............................................. 88 pointsWine Spectator (2009 v)............................................................... 91 pointsSteve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2010 v) .............. 89 pointsSteve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2011 v) ........... 89+ pointsWine Spectator (2011 v)............................................................... 89 points

Tasting Notes:

Tasting Notes:

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

DO Almansa

History of ScoresLA ATALAYA2007 ................................... 91 pts. (RP)2008 ................................... 90 pts. (RP)2009 ................................... 90 pts. (RP)2010 .................................92 pts. (IWC)

LAYA2009 ................................... 89 pts. (RP)2010 .................................89 pts. (IWC)2011 .................................89 pts. (IWC)2012 ................................... 90 pts. (RP)

ALAYA2009 ................................... 92 pts. (RP)2010 .................................92 pts. (IWC)

Atalaya Winery is a new project within the Gil Family Group in the Almansa D.O. It is located east of Albacete Province among Valencia, Alicante and Murcia, in the transit zone between the Castilian Plateau and the Mediterranean Sea.

The winery and vineyards are located 3-km north of Almansa at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. The soils consist mainly of limestone. The predominant grape varieties are Garnacha Tintorera, a variety native to the area, and Monastrell, from which this project builds its wines. Technical direction is provided by Australian-born winemaker Frank Gonzales.

LAYA Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 70% Garnacha Tintorera, 30% Monastrell

Aging: 4 months in French oak barrels

The grape varieties of Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell with which it is produced, this wine come from vineyards located between 700 and 1000 meters of altitude, sandy soils and high amounts of limestone, in the case of Garnacha Tintorera. The age of the vines is 30 years and they are located in sandy soils with high active lime. Femented separately in stainless steel tanks and then it stays in French oak for a period of 4 months.

LA ATALAYA DEL CAMINOType of wine: Aged Red

Variety:

Aging:

85% Garnacha Tintorera, 15% Monastrell

12 months in French oak barrels

Tasting Notes:Rich, red cherry color with a seductive nose of very ripe berries, dewberry, aromatic herbs and some slight floral fragrances can be noticed. It is a pleasant wine, refreshing and original.

ALAYA TIERRAType of wine: Aged Red

Variety:

Aging:

100% Garnacha Tintorera

15 months in French and American oak barrels

Tasting Notes:Earth, underbrush, and mineral notes along with brooding black fruits form this wine’s inviting bouquet. Dense and layered. Its 15.5% alcohol is in balance with the wine’s strapping personality and helps provide for a silky texture and lush finish.

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

DO Rueda

The winery and vineyards are located in the most southwestern part of the appellation in the province of Segovia.

The grapes for this wine come from 30.5 hectares of very old Verdejo vines, with low yields (2.5/ha). The vines were planted in sandy soils in vaso system, which makes it possible that many of them are ungrafted. The vineyards have a surface layer of small-sized river gravel and a deeper layer that consists of clay.

The wine ferments partially in barrel and stays with the lees in its entirety for several months before being bottled.

Technical direction is provided by Belinda Thomson of the Australian Crawford River winery in the area of Victoria, and makes some of the best white wines of the area.

SHAYA Type of wine: Young White

Variety: 100% Verdejo (Old vines)

Aging: None

Tasting Notes:It displays a nose of toasty baking spices, nutmeg, spring flowers, marzipan, and pit fruits. A bit richer and more complex on the palate than the “usual” cuvee, this vibrant effort could evolve for 1 to 2 years but is drinking well now.

SHAYA HABIS Type of wine: White wine fermented in barrel

Variety: 100% Verdejo (Old vines)

Aging: 7 months in new barrels of 500 and 600 L

Tasting Notes:Greenish gold. Musky aromas of peach pit, lemon rind and pear, with a smoky overtone. Concentrated, tactile and dense, with a sappy, mineral quality to its orchard and pit fruit and spice flavors. Finishes bright and long, repeating the spicy note. Shows the richness of its old vines.

History of ScoresSHAYA2009 .....................................91 pts. (RP)

2010, 11, 12....................90 pts. (IWC)

SHAYA HABIS2008 ....................................92 pts. (RP)2009 ....................................92 pts. (RP)2010 .................................92 pts. (IWC)

Arindo 2012/2013......................89 pts. (IWC)

ARINDO Type of wine: Young White

Variety: Verdejo

Aging: None

Tasting Notes:Ripe, bright tropical notes of pineapple and mango on the nose with sweet/tart apple and pear flavors. A structurally balanced wine with nice minerality to complement the enduring finish.

Ideally suited to the poor soils and harsh environment in the Appellation of Rueda, the vineyards of Verdejo are located in the west of Segovia, and planted in very sandy soils covered with alluvial pebbles.

Stress on the vines and wide diurnal swings, where temperatures can tumble as much as 25 degrees at night, help to create the fundamental acidity that Verdejo is known for. Rueda itself is geographically unremarkable; mainly flatlands, though high in altitude, about 2,300' above sea level for most of the region and some areas even get snowfall.

2011 ....................................91 pts. (RP)

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

The vineyards of Tempranillo, planted on sandy soils in the traditional “vaso” system, are located in the areas of El Pego and Villanueva de Campean within the Province of Zamora. The hand-picked grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks ageing for at least 6 months in French oak barrels.

ENTRESUELOSType of wine: Aged Red

Variety: Tempranillo

Aging: 6 months in French oak barrels.

Tasting Notes: Rich and muscular, with exotic roasted spice and blueberry confiture notes followed by racy graphite and espresso. The ripe finish of chocolate and spice is well-proportioned.

Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2011v)..............90 points

DO Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon

Paella, pasta, vegetables, stewed meat, sausage, pork, roast meats, red and/or white meat with sauces, grilled meats, and short or medium cheeses.

Service Temperature: 14-16ºC / 57-60ºF

TRIDENTE TEMPRANILLO Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety:

Aging:

Tempranillo

15 months in French oak barrels

Tempranillo grapes, from which this wine is produced, are from very old vines with very low yields, and are located in the areas of Villanueva de Campeán and El Pego within the Province of Zamora in the regions of la Tierra del Vino and Toro respectively. Some of the vines exceed 100 years old and are generally located on a top layer of gravel over very sandy soils. The fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks for 10 days, then moved to French oak barrels where fermentation was completed after 15 months.

Robert Parker–Issue 195 (2011 v)......................................................... 91 pointsSteve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar (2011 v)........................ 90 points

Food Pairing:

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DO Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon

REJÓN Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety:

Aging:

Tempranillo

20 months in French oak barrels

Rejón is the name of the best vineyard of Tempranillo located in the town of El Pego, in the Toro Appellation. This 130 year old vineyard is planted on a top layer of gravel over very sandy soils producing very low yields of less than one ton per acre. This very limited production reflects the typicity and genuineness of the indigenous grapes coming from this unique terroir. The grapes are carefully hand-picked in small baskets of 15 Kgs, fermented in small stainless vats and aged in 225 litre French oak barrels for 20 months.

Loren Gil stands next to the ancient vineyards of Bodegas Tridente.

Variety: Prieto Picudo

Aging: 15 months in French oak barrels

Prieto Picudo grapes are autochthonous from the Province of Leon, bunches and grapes are small with a very high potential for the aging. The fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks for 10 days, then to French oak barrels where the fermentation ended and stayed for 15 months.

Tasting Notes:Inky ruby. A cool, mineral-driven bouquet shows scents of red and dark berries, violet, sassafras and licorice, with a blast of cracked pepper. Smells like Syrah. Lively but deep, with tangy red and blackcurrant flavors, along with notes of cola and vanilla on the back half. Silky tannins appear on the long, sappy finish and then quickly fade into the sweet fruit.

TRIDENTE PRIETO PICUDO Type of wine: Aged Red

TRIDENTE MENCÍA Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: Mencía

Aging: 4 months in French oak barrels

Mencía grapes, from which this wine is produced, are from vineyards over 50 years of age, located in Cacabelos northwest of the Province of Leon in the region of El Bierzo. The fementation was carried out in stainless steel tanks for 10 days, then to French oak barrels where the fermentation ended and stayed for 4 months.

Robert Parker–Issue 195 .............................................................. 90 pointsSteve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar ............................ 88+ points

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

DO Jumilla

History of ScoresEL NIDO2002 ......96 pts. (RP) ....90 pts. (WS)2003 ......97 pts. (RP) ....91 pts. (WS)2004 ......99 pts. (RP) ....91 pts. (WS)2005 ......98 pts. (RP) ....94 pts. (WS)2006 ......97 pts. (RP) ....92 pts. (WS)2007 ......96 pts. (RP) ....94 pts. (WS)2008 ......96 pts. (RP) 2009 ......94 pts. (IWC)

CLIO2002 ......93 pts. (RP) ....91 pts. (WS)2003 ......96 pts. (RP) ....90 pts. (WS)2004 ......97 pts. (RP) ...92 pts. (WS)2005 ......95 pts. (RP) ....90 pts. (WS)2006 ......95 pts. (RP) ....90 pts. (WS)2007 ......94 pts. (RP) ....94 pts. (WS)2008 ......94 pts. (RP)2009 ......93 pts. (IWC)

CORTEO2009 ......94 pts. (IWC)

The Bodegas El Nido project is the result of the collaboration of the Gil Family and Chris Ringland (one of the best Australian enologists and author of Clio and El Nido) and others.

The winery is located in the Valle de La Aragona, inside the Murcia district of Jumilla and surrounding area. The vineyards are 76.8 acres of very old vaso trained Monatrell vines oriented northeast, and 28.8 acres of 30 year old Cabernet Sauvignon planted on smooth hills looking north.

Monastrell vines are planted in a foot deep layer of chalky stones over substrata of sandy soil. Cabernet vines are planted in vineyards with chalky, stony soil over a layer of sandy soil with clay.

La viña de CORTEO SyrahType of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 100% Syrah

Aging: Tasting Notes:Inky purple. Explosive aromas of candied black and blue fruits, cola, vanilla and smoky minerals, with a suave potpourri quality gaining power in the glass. Sweet, sappy and expansive, offering palate-coating boysenberry and bitter cherry flavors nicely braced by juicy acidity. Finishes with superb energy and length, leaving smoke, floral and sweet dark fruit notes behind.

EL NIDO Type of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Monastrell

Aging: 24 months new French and American barrels

Tasting Notes:Cherry covered. Notes of leather, toasted bread and ripe fruits mixed with a touch of spice. It results intense, concentrated and complex, a little bit sophisticated and with resources to linger on its extraordinary richness of savory extraction.

CLIOType of wine: Aged Red

Variety: 70% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

Aging: 24 months new French and American barrels

Dark cherry red. Intense nose of ripe fruits, cassis and blackberry, mixed with sensations of toasted coffee and licorice which brings finesse and elegance. Strength, richness and opulence combine in the palate of this wine that little by little develops in the bottle.

Tasting Notes:

30 months new French barrels

2010 ......94 pts. (IWC)....92 pts. (WS) 2011 ......94 pts. (WS)....93 pts. (WE)

2010 ......92 pts. (IWC) ....91 pts. (WS)2010 ......92 pts. (WE) ....91 pts. (WS)

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LAGAR DA CONDESAType of wine: Aged White

Variety:

Aging:

Albariño

Partially in French oak

VineyardsThis wine is made from Albariño grapes at the Lagar da Condesa winery located in the Valle do Salnés in Galicia, Northwest Spain. A percentage of the wine was fermented in 500 and 600 litre French oak barrels and the remainder was left on its lees for approximately four months. The lees provide the roundness and structure on the palate and ensured the optimal conditions for aging this white wine.

Food Pairing: Perfect with every meal yet pairs ideally with seafood and fish, as well as salads, paella, poultry and fresh cheeses.

Service Temperature: 7-9ºC / 45-48ºF

DO Rias Baixas

Rías Baixas boasts a number of high-quality grapes; chief among them is Albariño, occupying more than 90% of the DO’s vineyard area. The soils are largely granite with some chalk and clay. The earth here offers lots of minerals but few nutrients, making it perfect for wine-growing. The slopes encourage good drainage so the vines still reach deep into the earth. Given the high rainfall, that drainage is important. The neighboring Atlantic Ocean provides not only rain but also humidity, so growers have traditionally favored trellising their vines with pergolas, allowing air to circulate around the grapes, thereby preventing rot and fostering ripening. Fortunately, late summer is usually the driest part of the year, providing perfect ripening conditions for harvest in October.

KENTIA Type of wine: Young white

Variety: Albariño

Aging: None

The wine appears pale gold or straw-colored with tinges of green. Fresh, crisp and fragrant with an abundance of flavors and aromas of melon, pear, peach, tropical fruit, and a subtle herbaceous element combine magnificently to produce this en-ticing silky white with pleasing minerality and refreshing acidity. Balanced, distinctive and elegant.

Tasting Notes:

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D O Priorat

BLUEGRAYType of wine: Priorat Blend

Variety: 45% Garnacha , 30% Cariñena,

25% Cabernet Sauvignon

Aging: 12 months in French oak barrels

Tasting Notes:Black cherry and blackberry flavors are ripe and focused in this

expressive red, accented by licorice, mineral and spicy notes with well integrated tannins. Balanced and elegant, featuring a lingering finish.

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(Review Key: RP=Robert Parker, Wine Advocate; WS=Wine Spectator; IWC=Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar; WE=Wine Enthusiast)

BlueGray is from Torroja del Priorat

Wine Spectator (2013 v) ............................ 91 points

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NOTES

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Priorat - Bluegray

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