Spain Booklet, 2009

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Proudly Presents

The 2009 Spanish Wine Offering

Compiled by Andrew Melville

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Table of Contents

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Introduction 3

Map of Spain 4-5

Bodegas Abel Mendoza 6

Bodegas Agapito Rico 7

Alvarez y Diez 8

Angel Lorenzo Cachazo 8

Bodegas Bernabe Navarro 10

Bodegas Cerrosol 11

Bodegas Conde 11

Conde de San Cristóbal 12

La Conreria d’Scala Dei 12

Dominio De Tares 13

Dominio Dostares 14

Bodegas Enrique Mendoza 16

Bodegas Espana Autentica 17

Bodegas Figuero 18

Glaudium 20

Granja de Remelluri 21

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Bodegas Guelbenzu 22

Lagar de Pintos 23

Marco Abella 24

Marqués de Vargas 25

Miguel Merino 26

Vina Pedrosa 27

Bodegas Viñedos Pujanza 30

Rafael Palacios 31

Resalte de Peñafiel 32

La Rioja Alta 34

Bodegas San Gregorio 35

Bodegas San Isidrio 37

Bodegas Tradicion 37

Bodegas Valdivia 39

Adegas Valmiñor 41

Afterthought 43

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Introduction

Spain continues to offer the savvy wine consumer superb drinking value.Since our first offering in 2005, Spain has catapulted to the top of the wineworld category, and consumers have caught on and have embraced whatthe country has to offer wine lovers. There is an embarrassment of riches,wines with style personality and above all a sense of place. Spain is blessedwith over 50 different regions, ten unique soil types and seven distinctclimatic zones. With such diversity and an incredible winemaking historythere is little wonder why the wines have been embraced by consumers andjournalists alike.

My wife Michelle and I spent two weeks in Barcelona and Seville lastMarch sourcing out new wines and eating and drinking our way throughthe two cities, not such a bad way to experience the country and gain a fewpounds. I had a very specific vision of what I was looking for; wines whichoffer the consumer value and flavour while keeping that distinct Spanishflair to them. Some of these wines are old favourites that I discovered onprevious trips, while some of them are brand new exciting discoveries. Ithink this offering showcases a wide array of Spanish wines and styles thatreally shows the uniqueness and diversity of the country. I am verypleased to be able to offer you the following selection of my favouriteSpanish discoveries.

In order to preserve the integrity of the wines we have once again, shippedour entire order in a refrigerated container. While this process is slightlymore expensive, it ensures that the wines I tasted in Spain is what you willtaste in Vancouver. Enjoy!

- John Clerides

- John checking out the terroir with Abel Mendoza

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Map of Spain

- Map of Spain courtesy of the ICEX- Spanish Institute for Foreign Tradewww.winesfromspain.com

http://www.winesfromspain.com/

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Bodega Abel Mendoza, RiojaAbel Mendoza is an exceptional boutiquewinery located in the town of San Vicente de laSonsierra in Rioja. The husband and wife teamof Abel Mendoza Monge and his wife MaiteFernandez Mendoza have 35 small vineyardplots spread among the towns of San Vicente,Labastida and Abalos. Their vineyards are the centerpiece of their effortsand include many old vine plots, some of which are pre-phylloxera vines.The Abel Mendoza wines have been a great success at Marquis Wine Cellarsin the past, and are perennial staff favourites.

2007 Viura - $27.90“This Viura displays a pale green straw color with spicy herbs, citrus andripe apple on the nose. On the palate, toasty oak tends to dominate the fruit.The wine exhibits a pleasant crisp character with good acidity on the finish.87 points” - i-wine review.com Report 13: The Wines of Rioja

2007 Malvasia - $34.90“The Malvasia displays a medium lemon color with green highlights and anose of white flowers and honey. It is fresh and mouth filling on the palatewith accents of honey and lots of vanilla. It concludes with a long andslightly tart finish. Very well done. 90 points”- i-wine review.com Report 13: The Wines of Rioja

2005 Jarrarte - $34.90“(100% Tempranillo) Bright ruby-red. Redcurrant and cherry aromas arecomplicated by black pepper and zesty minerals. Juicy and focused, withfresh red berry flavors and an exotic candied floral quality. Becomessweeter and creamier on the broad, long finish. This is already attractiveand complex enough to drink but is built to reward cellaring. 91 points” - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08

2006 Seleccion Personal - $58.90“(100% Tempranillo from a single vineyard) Vivid ruby. Explosivelyperfumed nose displays sexy strawberry, raspberry and Asian spice scentsreminiscent of Pinot Noir. Deep, spicy red fruit flavors are impressivelylithe and precise, with fine-grained tannins lending support. An exoticcandied floral quality builds on the long, juicy finish. Very graceful stuff,with noteworthy balance. 93 points” - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08

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2006 Graciano - $79.90“Graciano is a low-yielding, high-quality, uniquely Spanish grape variety.It’s quite rare to see this grape all on its own, as it can be hard edged andhighly tannic unless made with a skilled hand. Abel Mendoza’s though, isthe finest example of pure Graciano one could ever find. Deep ruby incolor with a pink rim. Ripe, boysenberry aromas with a fresh soft attackcreamy mouth feel, light mid-palate, high acidity and layered flavors.Delicious, unique wine from a masterful producer.” - John Clerides

Bodegas Agapito Rico, Jumilla -The Bodega Agapito Rico is located in a mountain valley near Jumilla, a partof Spain near the Mediterranean Sea, that is becoming increasingly knownfor its unique, high quality and competitively priced wines. As one of thefirst producers to make the wine of Jumilla popular abroad, Agapito Ricoproduces a wide range of wines, 70%of which are exported. Vineyards areplanted as high as 700m on rocky,infertile soil with little vegetation inan area that receives only 8 inches ofrainfall per year, however, theconditions are more than adequate forthe bodega’s plantings of Monastrell,Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon,Tempranillo and Syrah.

2007 Carchelo - $17.90“A blend of 40% Monastrell, 40% Syrah and 20% Cabernet. Intense andfull purple red colour. Expressive, richness in fruit, blackberries and fruitdriven. Good structure, mouth filling, powerful, black fruit and spicinessfrom Syrah, juicy and fresh. Easy to drink and juicy.” - Winemaker’s Notes

2006 Altico Syrah - $22.90“Made from 100% organically grown grapes. Clean and intense ripe plumin colour with violent hints. Fruity and expressive nose of liquorice, coffee,coacoa, and blueberries. The palate is dry and mineral with hints of ripered fruits and anise. This wine is fuller bodied and has long smoothtannins.” - Winemaker’s Notes

“Plum and chocolate flavors are fresh and spicy in this juicy red. Lush onthe palate, but lively acidity keeps it snappy. Drink now. 3,000 cases made.86 Points." - J.M, The Wine Spectator Online

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Alvarez Y Diez, RuedaThe Rueda region has come a long way in a very short time. Fewcompanies have done more to promote the wines of Rueda than Alvarez yDiez, based in the town of Nava del Rey, close to Valladolid. Brother'sAlvaro and Juan de Benito inherited the company from their father, who inturn had bought the company as a result of purchasing wine from it asChristmas gifts for his stock broking clients. When he took the winery over,it was producing the Rueda wines of old - heavy, oxidized and sherry like -a far cry from the wines of today. Under the careful nurturing of Alvaro andJuan, Alvarez y Diez moved its well known Mantel Blanco brand towardsthe emerging, more modern style of wine and began to see an increasingpublic interest in the white wines of Spain. And with small holdings in theToro region, Alvarez Y Diez has now started to produce some top notch redwine as well.

2007 Monte Alina Rueda - $17.90“The Rueda region of Spain is making the country's raciest, most excitingwhite wines. This is potent, pungent stuff, filled with intense herbaceous,tropical fruit notes and crisp mouthwatering acidity.Electrifyingly brilliant, leaving the tongue tingling!”- Winemaker’s Notes

2006 Monte Alina Toro - $23.90“The Toro region has a reputation for making someof Spain's best reds and now that the rather robusttannins are being handled better there has neverbeen a better time to try them. Alvarez Y Diez'brilliance for making white wines has not hinderedthem in making a superb, modern example of Toro.This is full bodied but relatively soft and creamy with dark ripe fruit, hintsof chocolate and tobacco. Stunning!” - Winemaker’s Notes

Angel Lorenzo Cachazo, RuedaIn 1988 the first wines were made at Angel Lorenzo Cachazo’s new wineryof Pozaldez, a village located within the boundaries of the Ruedaappellation. The family has a long tradition of producing wines in theregion dating back to the great-grandparents of the present owners. In theheart of the old underground cellars, they made the traditional andhistorical wines of the former “Tierra de Medina” (Medina’s lands) whichwere famed during the flourishing days of Medina del Campo Fairs. (cont’d)

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(Angel Lorenzo Cachazo cont’d) … New, more modern facilities(inaugurated in 1988) led to a change in the production of the area’straditional wines and a commitment to make modern white wines withup-to-date techniques by applying the right equipment for the situation.Even with the advent of modern winemaking technology, they are equallyconcerned about a good selection of raw material, as all great wines aremade in the vineyard. These are as good of white wines as you will findanywhere in the world right now.

2007 Martivilli Cachazo Blanco - $18.90”White wine made from 50% Verdejo and 50% Viura varieties. Intensestraw-yellow colour. Clean nose of moderate intensity, with ripe stone fruitaromas and zesty citrus notes. Balanced mouth feel with zippy acidity andshowing a fresh and pleasant finish. Great value, and very refreshing.”- Winemaker’s Notes

2007 Martivilli Verdejo - $19.90“Straw-yellow colour with shiny greenishglints. Clean and powerful nose, withprimary aromas suggestive of green fruit,citrus, apple and pineapple. A balancedmouth feel with good a backbone andpersistence.” - Winemaker’s Notes

2007 Martivilli Sauvignon Blanc - $21.90“A bright, glossy straw-yellow colour with greenish rim characterizes thiswine. The soft combination of its primary aromas lends an overall freshness,such as pineapple, grated grapefruit ring and the luxuriance of papaya andkiwi. The fresh acidity in the mouth highlights a long, mellow and fragrantaftertaste.” - Winemaker’s Notes

2007 Martivilli Fermentado Verdejo Rueda - $34.90“White wine exclusively made from Verdejo grapes. It is fermented inbarrel in contact with its lees for 5 months and then 12 months of bottleageing in an underground cellar at a temperature ranging from 12°C to15°C. Golden-yellow colour with a greenish hue. Predominant aromas ofgreen fruits and citrus on the nose with hints of spices coming from the oakaging, delicate and well integrated. Unctuous mouth with evidence ofglycerin but retaining original freshness. It is persistent and has a longfinish.” - Winemaker’s Notes

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Bodegas Bernabe Navarro, AlicanteSetting out to workwith Alicante’sindigenous grapevariety, Monastrell,the young team whofounded BernabeNavarro, firstmeticulouslystudied the region’stopography, decidingat last on the Villenaarea in a valleybetween Villena andla Cañada on theproperty of Casa Balaguer, whose wine tradition dates back to the 18thcentury. At 550-600m above sea level, with ten different sites within 40 haand different soil characteristics in each, the group began to craft winecombining tradition with innovation and modern techniques to producedelicious, easy drinking wines using primarily Monastrell and blendingwith Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

2006 Beryna - $27.90“The 2006 Beryna is a blend of 60% Monastrell with the balance Syrah,Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Tempranillo, aged for 12months in 33% new oak. Purple-colored, it exhibits aromas of cedar, spicebox, blueberry, black cherry, and violets. Smooth-textured andmouth-coating, it has savory black fruit flavors, good balance, and a pure,fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next 4-6 years. 88 points” - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #178

2005 Casa Balaguer - $33.90“Mostly Tempranillo. Deep red. Powerful cherry and plum preserve aromasare complicated by suave, lightly toasty oak spice, rose and mocha. Sweetcherry and dark berry flavors are lifted by gentle acidity and firmed bysupple tannins. Very seductive wine with a striking balance of sweet andbitter fruits on the finish. This shows wonderful balance. 92 points”- Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 07


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Bodegas Cerrosol, RuedaBodegas Cerrosol was founded in 1998 and is located in Santiuste de SanJuan Bautista in Segovia, an area surrounded by old vineyards of theindigenous Verdejo grape. The bodega cultivates fruit on 50 hectares; 26hectares of Verdejo, 13 of Sauvignon Blanc and 11 of Viura, using modernfacilities and techniques to produce elegant wines thatbeautifully showcase the potential of the local Verdejovariety.

2007 Bodegas Cerrosol ‘Hada’ Verdejo/Viura - $16.90"Pale yellow colour with green tones, very bright. On thenose citrus aromas and tropical fruit expression. This winehas a very pleasant freshness on the palate, leaving a finaltaste of green apple." - Winemaker’s Notes

"I like the tropical flavours of this wine. Clean, refreshingand tasty, but also great value." - John Clerides

2007 Bodegas Cerrosol ‘Hada’ Verdejo - $18.90"Intense yellow colour with green shades, clean and bright.On the nose the wine is very expressive, tropical fruits and citrus notesfollowed by a very persistent floral background. The palate is wellstructured, very flowery with a long fruity finish." - Winemaker’s Notes

"Lots of pink grapefruit notes on the nose, with a nice herbaceous edge to it.Great depth of flavour here, and very refreshing" - John Clerides

Bodegas y Viñedos CondeBodegas y Viñedos Conde was created in 1999, and was formed by 3 friendswith years of experience in the world of the wine, fulfilling their lifelongdream to create fine wines. The winery is located in Castrillo de la Vega(Burgos), but they source grapes from all over the country in an attempt toshowcase their love for the diversity of Spanish wine.

2005 Tercer Motivio - $19.90“A great red wine from the Bierzo D.O., this wine spent 8 months in Frenchand America oak casks. This is 100% Mencia, and is true to the variety. Adark purple colour, this wine has lifted floral aromas that are quite exotic.Rich and medium bodied, this wine has a lot of flavour to it, yet is soft,elegant and very smooth. You really have to love a good Mencia.”- John Clerides

Prices and availability subject to change without notice

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Conde de San Cristóbal, Ribera del Duero- Not yet available - Arriving Soon!This winery was founded in the year 2000, and has beenpicking up major international acclaim since its inception.The vineyards and winery are located close to Peñafiel onthe Pago de Valdestremero Estate, and cover an area ofmore than 80 hectares. A limited quantity of high qualityred wine is produced with the name Conde de SanCristóbal, exclusively from their vineyards. The vineyardsin this region have been renowned for centuries for theexcellent grape growing conditions. On the 80 ha. estatesurrounded by long rows of vines of Tinto Fino, CabernetSauvignon and Merlot, the viticulture methods arefundamentally minimalist, since they lay the foundations for the wines.The choice of these varietals is based on the analysis of the local soils andclimate, and they considered these grapes to be ideal for the style of winethey are searching for. No herbicides or pesticides are used, only organicfertilizers. The first pruning is in the winter with a second in the summer.The quality of the fruit is top priority, and that really shows in the finishedproduct. These are textured and expressive wines, full of Spanish sunshine.

2005 Conde San Cristóbal - $39.90 or $74.80 for 1.5L"The 2005 Conde San Cristóbal is the same blend as the 2004 (80% TintaFina, 10% Merlot, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) and received the same oaktreatment (12 months). It is a bit less fragrant and more marked by oak. Onthe palate it is more backward and structured, needing at least 3-5 years toshow its best stuff. Aside from that, it has a similar flavor profile and a long,pure finish. Drink it through 2025. 91+ points" - Jay Miller, Wine Advocate # 175

La Conreria d’Scala Dei, PrioratLa Conreria de Scala Dei has to be one of the most beautifully locatedwineries in the Iberian Peninsula. Nestled in the ancient village of ScalaDei, right under the beautiful Montsant ("holy mountain") and just next tothe 12th century Cartoixa d' Scala-Dei, a stunning monastery in ruins, todaythe symbol of the chic Priorat wine region. This top end winery, run bythree partners (one of whom is a priest), has quickly developed a reputationfor producing top class wines from this very popular and iconic region.Typically, Priorat wines of this quality sell for double or triple the price, sonot only are these great wines, but they offer superb value from a regionnot known for offering value.

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2005 La Conreria - $32.90“This year’s Conreria is a blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,Syrah and Carignan. Inviting nose of mint, scorched earth and raspberry.This wine has very powerful, intense flavors, with raspberry, blueberry,chocolate, and oak. Velvety tannins. Harmoniously balanced, with a longfinish. This is textbook Priorat.” - John Clerides

2005 Iugiter - $47.90"The Iugiter is a blend of Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot andCarignan. On the nose there are prominent notes of spices, a bit of tobaccoand leather. This wine is full bodied and yet quite approachable. Thetannins are big and gripping, but not overpowering. Black fruits, anise andoak flavours on the palate. This is a blockbuster of wine, that marrieselegance and power perfectly. Drinkable now, but I think this wine willhave a long life ahead of it." - John Clerides

Dominio de Tares, BierzoFounded in 2000, the Dominio de Tares wine estate has been quick to makea mark on Spain's up-and-coming Bierzo region, earning a reputation forwell-balanced, elegant wines. International varieties are shunned in favourof two native grapes: the white Godello and the red Mencía. Ancestors ofthese grapes are said to date back to ancient Roman times, when Bierzo´sLas Medulas were important gold mines and when Romans settled the area,cultivating vineyards during their stay. Although these ancient and tradi-tional grapes are still largely unknown beyond Spain, their complexity andconcentrated flavours have many wine experts buzzing that Bierzo could beSpain's next big appellation after Priorat. The region, located in Spain’snorthwest, tucked just under Galicia, is gorgeous and one of Spain’sbest-kept secrets. Soft gentle hills, charming historic towns on the SaintJames pilgrimage, tidy patchwork vineyards, and small quaint hotels, allmake Bierzo a wonderful place to enjoy a gourmet wine tour while inSpain. As Bierzo is considered to be one of the most exciting wine regionsin Spain, Dominio de Tares, is also considered to be one of the most excitingwineries in the region. Located in San Roman de Bembibre in the HighBierzo, the winery sources grapes from throughout the Bierzo DO(“Denominación de Origen”, the equivalent of France’s AOC system). Thisregion has been called a "puzzle" of different microclimates and terroirs,and vineyards are located in pockets where the high altitudes (vineyards areplanted as high as 800 meters), mild climate and intense sunshine createoptimal growing conditions. Dominio owns some of the region's oldestvineyards; most vines are at least 40 years old, and many are as old as 80.


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2006 Baltos - $23.90“The 2006 Baltos isdark ruby-coloredwith a nose of earth,mineral, pencil lead,and red and blackcherry. Ripe, balanced, spicy, and smooth-textured, this elegant Bierzo hasthe potential to evolve for 1-2 years and will provide pleasure through2015. It is an outstanding value. 90 points” - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, #175

2005 Exaltos Cepa Viejas - $33.90 or $65.80 for 1.5L“The 2005 Exaltos is sourced from older vines and spends time in Frenchand American oak. It is a bit more sophisticated aromatically as well asmore structured. On the palate it reveals an elegant personality, silky fruit,and a long, pure finish. Drink it over the next 8-10 years. 90+ points.” - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, #175

2004 Bembibre - $49.90 or $119.80 for 1.5L“"Deep ruby. Intense aromas of vanilla, baking spices, graphite,blackcurrant and cherry liqueur, with accents of white pepper, espresso andviolet. Bright and racy on the palate, with finely etched blackberry andcassis flavors enlivened by tangy acids and notes of bitter chocolate andpepper. A concentrated, youthfully taut and highly promising wine,finishing with lingering sweetness and a suave floral element. Hold off onopening this for at least a year or two. 92+ points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 06

Dominio Dostares, Castilla y León.The Dominio Dostares is an exciting new venture from the owners ofDominio des Tares, and with this new project they plan the samephilosophy as Dominio de Tares, focussing on native varietals and theretrieval of old vineyards together with their own vinification methodswith the unmistakable character of their previous wines. As far as geologyand climate are concerned, this area is very different from Bierzo. UnlikeBierzo with a rather high rainfall, in Pajares de los Oteros there is less thanhalf the level of rainfall. The climate is also more extreme with minimumtemperatures at night slightly lower and maximum temperatures during theday typical of the continental climate. For this new project they managed toacquire 115 hectares (287 acres) of old vineyards with (Cont’d)


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(Dominio Dostares cont’d) … Prieto Picudo as the predominant redvarietal, a grape with great potential, but now with scarce acreage left to befound. The vines of Prieto Picudo look like creeping plants with thetraditional “rastra” pruning and the vineyards are around 100 years old. Themain characteristics of the Prieto Picudo varietal are its low yield with anexcellent ratio between the skin and the pulp as well as an importantpolyphenolic content. This results in wines with an amazing colourintensity and an incredible structure balanced by a very high acidity levelthat gives plenty of freshness. It'swines like this that really make usexcited, the chance to find a greatnew region, and help breath lifeback into a grape that was headingfor certain extinction if not for thiswinery.

2005 Estay - $22.90"The 2006 Estay is 100% Prieto Picudo sourced from old vines and aged for6 months in French and American oak. Deep crimson-colored, it offers upnotes of cedar, pencil lead, violets, and wild blueberry. On the palate thewine is fruit-forward buttressed by lively acidity. The importer likens it toBarbera from Piedmont and that is a good analogy. Drink this food friendlyeffort over the next 6-8 years. It is an excellent value. 89 points.” - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, #175

2005 Leione - $32.90"The 2005 Leione, 100% Prieto Picudo, is opaque purple with an expressiveperfume of wood smoke, mineral, blueberry, and black cherry that jumpsfrom the glass. Firm, balanced, and lengthy, it will evolve in the bottle forseveral years and drink well through 2015. 91 points." - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

2005 Cumal - $49.90 or $114.80 for 1.5L“100% Prieto Picudo. Attractive deep garnet-red colour with claret glints.Clear and bright with beautiful legs. Intense fruity nose of ripe strawberries,blueberries and plums with nice spicy hints of fine oak and blackcurrantaromas coming trough. Full-bodied and well-balanced with fine acidity.Good backbone with an elegant after-taste and a lingering finish. This wineis made from 100+ year old vines. This is a brilliant and unique wine thatmust be tasted to be believed” - Winemaker’s Notes


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Bodegas Enrique Mendoza, AlicanteBodegas Enrique Mendoza was born in 1989 as a family business, but theproject was forged at the end of the 70’s, when due to his restlessness,Enrique Mendoza started to buy, collect and invest in wine from otherwineries as an amateur. Later, recovering the family tradition of winemaking for family consumption in the Marina Baixa, the first 2000 plantswere planted, which today has transformed into a winery in Alfaz del Pi,with 1400 barrels made from the best French and American forests. Theirawareness towards vine growing has led them to grow grapes withoutherbicides or insecticides and fed only with compost. The vineyards aregrown in a manner scientifically supported by dendrometry (a techniquewhich lets them control the hydro-stress of the plants) and precision grapegrowing, conscious that, asEnrique is fond of saying, "Thebest wine is in the best vineyard."This is another great example ofthe killer values that Spaincontinues to produce.

2005 Merlot Crianza - $26.90“Red ruby colour with maroon sparkles and a high-medium layer. On themouth it is mature, calm with a fine and elegant tannin charge. Thebouquet reminds of lower mountain herbs like rosemary, lavender, andthyme. Red fruits join, as well as floral aromas, characteristic of this variety.Due to the handmade elaboration, Bodegas Mendoza recommends todecant, as natural sediments may appear with aging.” - Winemaker’s Notes

“Tasty, easy drinking Merlot. Nice graphity nose to it, velvety mouthfeeland long finish. This is refreshing to drink. Killer stuff.” - John Clerides

2006 Shiraz Crianza - $29.90"High layer wine, red ruby colour with violet reflections. The nose ismature, relaxed, calm, and reminds of minerals like black stones, graphiteand humus. These aromas entwine with balsamic and spicy notes. On themouth it is delicate, dense, with elegant tannins, avoiding concentrationsand stridencies." - Winemaker’s Notes

“Well-made wine with a very pleasant taste to it. Notes of graphite,rosemary and ripe plums. Great value, I love it.” - John Clerides

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2003 Santa Rosa Reserva - $44.90"The 2003 Santa Rosa Reserva is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15%Shiraz, and 15% Merlot aged for 18 months in French oak. It offers up anexpressive bouquet of cedar, toast, tobacco, blueberry, and black currant.This is followed by a layered wine with spicy, ripe fruit, excellent depthand concentration, floral notes, and licorice, and a balanced, medium-longfinish. Give it 2-3 years in the cellar and drink it through 2020. 90 Points”- Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

Bodegas Esapaña Auténtica, - Not yet available - Arriving Soon!Bodegas España Auténtica was created early in 2005 with the idea ofcombining a New World approach of varietal wines into an old world, DOorientated wine producing country like Spain. The three partners involvedin this company, spotted the opportunity of offering the internationalmarkets wines with true character, from indigenous grape varieties. Theythought there was enough Cabernet, Merlot and Shiraz in the world andthat Spain has enough great local grape varieties to show the world. Theirprime examples are Tempranillo but also Garnacha, Monastrell, Viura,Albariño and others. The philosophy of Bodegas España Auténtica lies verymuch in offering varietal wines with an excellent quality to price ratio, andhand selecting the best cuvées from the wineries they work with, all undertheir control.

2006 Zeta Rosé -$18.90“We have developed this clean, strawberry-red coloured wine chosen fromthe best Tempranillo vines. It has an intense fruity aroma. It is clean andbalanced in the mouth. It is ideal for serving with light meats, rice dishesand fish.” - Winemaker’s Notes

“Quite delicious indeed! Fresh strawberry flavours, and is dry and refresh-ing. Very easy to drink.” - John Clerides


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2006 Zeta Garnacha - $18.90"Produced from a selection of our best old vinesgrowing in the central vineyards of Navarra. Intense,cherry red colour. Clear, bright with violet tinges.Intense aromas of wild fruits. Nice and smooth, morethan others varieties. Ideal accompaniment to redmeats, game, rice and cheeses." - Winemaker’s Notes

“A juicy style red. Nice notes of cigar, earth andraspberry jam. Very good wine.” - John Cleriedes

2004 Zeta Priorat - $28.90"90% Garnacha – 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from vinesaging more than fifty years old. Red ruby colour withpurple tones, flavours of dried prunes and cherriescombined with hints of vanilla and coconut from theoak ageing. Deep and powerful in the mouth with along finish. It drinks very well now but its peak will bein the next three years." - Winemaker’s Notes

“This is a great price for a Priorat, and a good one atthat! Savoury style, not overtly fruity, with nice earthyundertones. I am very happy with this wine.” - John Clerides

Viñedos y Bodegas García Figuero, Ribera del DueroJosé Maria García and Milagros Figuero are a vine-growing couple whohave devoted their entire lives to looking after their "majuelos," or youngvines. They are proud heirs to a culture that has been handed down throughseveral generations. Each day is filled with the care of more than 45hectares of vines, over half of which were carefully and meticulouslyfarmed by their ancestors, some of the vines still producing grapes todaydate back to the 1930s. After many years of concentrating exclusively onthe cultivation of their vines with the aim of producing "top flight" grapesthat were then turned into the finest quality wines by renowned winemakers in Spain's premiere Ribera del Duero wine regions, the coupledecided to embark on a project that they knew would take a great deal oftenacity and expertise - to make their own wines. Their simple,straight-forward mission statement is to "make the Garcia Figuero winesand winery reflect the experience, hard work and perseverance ofgenerations." The wines of Garcia Figuero are all (cont’d)


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(Figuero cont’d) … 100% Tempranillo, Spain's "signature" red grape, thebackbone of the wines from the Ribera del Duero and the only grapevariety planted on the estate. Twenty-five hectares of García Figuero'svineyards feature Tempranillo vines older than 60 years. Over 1,000 barrelslie in the aging room, where they enjoy a perfect underground silence and astable, year round temperature of 12-15 degrees Celsius. Made from the bestAmerican and French oak - toasted differently by renowned master coopersand renewed every three years - these barrels are instrumental in endowingGarcia Figuero's wines with their unmistakable bouquet. As José andMilagros' children become more and more involved in the family business,it is assured that all the expertise, all the knowledge and all the pride thathas led García Figuero to become one of the top wine names in the regionswill continue into the succeeding Figuero generations.

2006 Tinto Figuero Roble - $27.90“The 2006 Roble, from the estate’s younger vines, spent 4 months in newAmerican (85%) and French (15%) barrels. Deep crimson-colored, the noseoffers notes of toasty oak, spice box, cranberry, blackberry, and blackraspberry. Smooth-textured, forward, and elegant, this tasty effort willevolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now and over the next 6 years.”88 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #178

2006 Tinto Figuero Crianza - $39.90“The 2006 Crianza spends 12 months in seasoned American and French oak.Very bold purple-red colour, it exhibits an intense bouquet of cedar, pencillead and black cherry. Very textured full and firm. A structured wine withtannin and oak showing good signs of integration. Layered and flavourfulwith a round, lengthy finish. I like this wines a lot.” - John Clerides


- Photo of Ribera del Duero

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Campo Reales, Glaudium, La Mancha - Not yet available - Arriving Soon!Campos Reales is one of the largest producers in the La Mancha DO. Theestate believes in hand harvesting, traditional pruning, indigenous grapevarietals, and aging in quality oak barrels. Combined with all of this,however, is state-of-the-art technology which enables them to carry out theage-old processes more efficiently and with greater control. They investtheir resources in order to gain maximum benefit from these cutting-edgeadvances, incorporating the most up-to-date technology in the vineyardand winemaking processes. The Gladium wines are the premium label fromthe highly respected La Mancha winery of Campo Reales. La Mancha isvalue central in Spain, and these wines live up to the region’s reputation forproducing full throttle, quality wines at very reasonable prices.

2006 Gladium Joven - $16.90“Through a careful selection from our own vines, we obtain this young,cherry and violet coloured wine. Bright, well coloured with red-fruitaromas of strawberry and blackberry. Delicious, fresh and fleshy with finelybalanced acidity.” - Winemaker’s Notes

“100% Tempranillo. These wines make me very excited. Extreme value,this wine has a tonne of personality to it. Fuller bodied, fruit forward instyle, this wine is dangerously easy to enjoy.” - John Clerides

2006 Gladium Crianza - $18.90"Through a careful selection from our own vines, we obtain this youngcherry & violet coloured wine, bright, with red-fruit aromas of strawberryand blackberry. Delicious, fresh and fleshy, with finely balanced acidity.”- Winemaker’s Notes

This wine was given 90 points by Jay Miller of the Wine Advocate, but notasting note was provided.

- Campo Reales’ Vineyard in La Mancha

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Granja de Remelluri, RiojaHistorical records show that the La Granja Nuestra Senora de Remelluri wascontributing wine to the town council of nearby Labastida in the 15thcentury - one of the earliest references to a bodega in Spain. Today, the100ha estate, situated in the Western corner of the Rioja Alavesa betweenthe Tolono mountain range and the River Ebro, is one of Rioja's mostprestigious and most sought after. Entirely estate based, and thereforeunusual for Rioja, the vineyards are spread over a multitude of smallterraced plots. The estate has poor soils which when coupled with theraised altitude, result in restricted yields and grapes with ample tannins yetbalanced with proper acidity to ensure great ageing potential for the wines.Remelluri wines are exciting in that they exactly reflect the soils fromwhich they are grown. There is a minerality and tightness coupled withfirm tannins and lifted acidity that are indicative of grapes grown onmeager, high altitude sites. Remelluri wines perhaps reflect the timelessqualities that are to be found on the estate. There is a sense here that whilsteverything is of the highest quality, this is not a producer that will followfashion but will always strive for the ultimate in quality. Remelluri isrightly renowned as one of the finest producers in the Rioja region and it'seasy to see why. This is great discoveryfor the store, and we are very excited toamong a lucky few to be able to offerthese wines.

2003 Rioja Reserva - $34.90 or $73.80 for1.5L"(80% Tempranillo, with the balanceGarnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo) Darkred. Gamey cherry and plum on the nose,with a complex array of herbal and floral qualities adding complexity.Shockingly fresh and poised, with bitter cherry and blackcurrant flavors,chewy texture and fine-grained tannins. Finishes juicy, clean and precise,with a peppery kick. This is drinking very nicely right now. 90 points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 07

1999 Gran Reserva - $69.90"A classic blend of Tempranillo 86% , Grenache 12%, Graciano 2%. Darkcherry colour with medium intensity and a purplish edge. In a still glass thewine exhibits an aroma reminiscent of pepper, cloves and fresh cedar, aresult of its extended ageing. When the glass is swirled, the fruit and woodare more balanced,... (cont’d)


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(Remelurri cont’d)…with dark aromas expressing the grape variety (ripeplums and blackberries) and a light scent reminiscent of orange peel, all ona background characterized by dried leaves and undergrowth with incensetones. As it remains in the glass the wine develops sweet pipe tobaccoaromas, with fine aniseed and stick liquorice hints. Full-bodied, smoothand elegant, this wine is jam-packed with flavour and has a fresh, balancedacidity. It has a somewhat spicy aftertaste, bringing to mind incense aromas,and displays a certain complexity within its traditional style."- Winemaker’s Notes

“It’s hard to put into words just how amazing this wine is. If this was fromBordeaux, it would be a First Growth. Wow!” – John Clerides

2003 Coleccion ‘Jaime Rodrguez’ - $114.90“(75% Tempranillo and 25% Garnacha) Opaque ruby. Sexy perfume ofcandied red and dark berries along with vanillin oak spice, incense andgraphite. Fresh raspberry and dark cherry flavors display an amazinginterplay of sweetness and minerality. Picks up spicy white pepper and rosepastille with air. Finishes silky, sweet and remarkably persistent. 94 points” - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 07

Bodegas Guelbenzu, NavarraThe original Guelbenzu Estate was established in1851 after Don Miguel Guelbenzu graduated inchemistry from the Sorbonne in Paris, havinglearned the most recent techniques in modernwinemaking. His wines won awards innumerous competitions in several countriesincluding the Exposition Universelle Bordeaux and the Navarra Expositionin 1882 and in Barcelona in 1888. Today Don Miguel’s grandchildren runthe estate, having planted 98 acres in 1980 to revitalize vineyards that hadbeen inactive through much of the 20th century. The vineyards liebetween 365 and 550m, ripening the grapes in stages for an unhurried andperfectly timed harvest. Three levels of oak-aged red wine are produced. In2001 Guelbenzu acquired vineyards on a gravel deposit called La Lombana,a short distance up the Queilles River Valley in the village of Vierlas, wherevineyards were developed and the first Vierlas vintage was released in 2001.Guelbenzu is a winery that we have been bringing in for quite sometimenow, and the wines have always been very well received. It’s good to havean old favourite back in the store, and back on offer.


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2006 Vierlas - $19.90Rated 90 points by Jay Miller on eRobertParker.com # 175, but no tastingnote was provided.

2005 Azul - $24.90Rated 90 points by Jay Miller on eRobertParker.com # 175, but no tastingnote was provided.

2005 Evo - $34.90"The 2005 EVO is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Merlotaged for 12 months in new French oak. Opaque purple-colored, it revealsaromas of pain grille, mineral, spice box, tobacco, black currant, andblackberry. On the palate the wine is currently a bit austere but appears tobe in balance with ample fruit behind the structure. It will profit from 5-7years of additional bottle age and drink well through 2025. 91 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate, #175

2001 Lautus - $67.90“A blend of 50% Tempranillo, 20% Merlot, and the rest CabernetSauvignon and Grenache, the dense ruby/purple-tinged 2001 Lautus offersripe aromas of figs, plums, black currants, forest floor, and oak. Silky tannin,a soft, supple texture, loads of fruit, medium to full body, and a savorymouthfeel suggest it will provide plenty of pleasure over the next 5-6 years.This is a very well-made effort. 88 points.” - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #159

Lagar de Pintos, Rias BaixasLagar de Pintos is a wine cellar with a modern,efficient, rigorous management, where each stage ofthe wine-making process is checked by strict selectionand quality criterion, the ultimate aim being toconstantly achieve excellence. The Rias Baixas islocated in the southern part of Galicia, along the jaggedAtlantic coast characterized by deep inlets of seawatercalled rias. Albariño grapes make up roughly ninetypercent of the plantings in the Rias Baixas D.O.

V.D Barrantes Albariño - $25.90“Intensely floral and tropical with a nose of pears and mango. The palateadds flavorus of honey, citrus and honeydew melon. Refreshing, intenseand delicious. A very long finish leaves you wanting more.”- John Clerides


- Beautiful Albariño grapes

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Marco Abella, PrioratMarco Abella S.L. belongs to the Marco family, which has resided in thevillage of Porrera (Priorat), since at least the fifteenth century, according toCatalonia’s and indeed Europe’s-very first census. The winery was foundedin 2001 with the aim of expressing the authenticity, characteristics andessence of Porrera. The wines are based on organic viticulture and theyhave adapted biodynamic methods in their vineyards. Marco Abella hasutilized these practices in its own particular environment in order tocreate a pure reflection of the land and region. Respecting the environment,they practice ecological agriculture, and the results have shown in thevineyard and subsequently in the bottle.

2005 Mas Mallola - $54.90“Deep red. Sexy raspberry and cherry aromas complicated by exotic spicesand incense. Sweet and silky, offering bitter cherry and dark berry skinflavors, gentle tannins and refreshing mineral bite. Becomes sweeter withair and finishes with youthful firmness but no rough edges. Understated,elegant and nicely balanced; this is delicious right now. 91 points” - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08

2005 Clos Abella - $74.90“(40% each of Grenache and Carignan, along with Cabernet Sauvignon andSyrah) Youthful ruby. Intensely aromatic nose offers a seductive array ofred and dark berries, flowers, smoky minerals and black tea. Pliantraspberry and bitter cherry flavors gain weight with air, picking up sweeterblack and blue fruit character and silky tannins. Very fresh on theimpressively long finish, which repeats the lively red fruit flavors. This isbalanced to reward cellaring. 93 points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08

- A stunning view of a Priorat Vineyard

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Marqués de Vargas, RiojaThe winery Marqués de Vargas was built in 1989 on theHacienda Pradolagar Estate in Logroño and was the firstproject of the Grupo Vinícola Marqués de Vargas. Thewinery, set in the middle of its own vineyards like a“château”, is located in the heart of the Ebro Valley, ina region known as the “Three Marquis”. In this winerythree premium single vineyard red wines are producedin limited production. Saying Marqués de Vargas in thewine world is naming four generations dedicated to theproduction and sales of excellent Rioja wines. The titleof the Marqués de Vargas is held by a family closelylinked to this important viticultural region in Spain.It was in 1840 that Felipe de Mata, the eighthMarqués de Vargas, planted the first vines in theoutskirts of Logroño. Especially memorable was Hilariode la Mata, the father of the current Marqués de Vargas,who for years presided over one of the mostemblematic wineries in Rioja. In 1989, Pelayo de la Mata, the currentMarqués de Vargas, realized his father’s dream by building a winery on theEstate Hacienda Pradolagar in Logroño. The property has an area of only 65hectares, and is planted with the red varieties Tempranillo, Mazuelo,Graciano and Garnacha. The vines are planted on virus-free American baseplants and are protected from westerly winds. The soil is calcareous-clayey,very poor in nutrients, but excellent for the quality it produces. The vinesare never watered so as to avoid the weakening of the tannins, and nopesticides or herbicides are used. The vine stocks are pampered year-roundthrough different pruning processes and the removal of some grapes toimprove the quality of the remaining grapes. The production level isrestricted to between 4,000 and 5,000 kg. per hectare in order to harvest thegrapes at their optimum level of acidity, tannic structure and alcoholpotential. Only red Reserva wines are made at this prestigious estate.

2004 Marques de Vargas Reserva - $39.90“The 2004 Reserva, composed of 75% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, 5%Garnacha, and 10% other varietals, spent 23 months in French, Russian, andAmerican oak. Medium dark ruby-colored, it offers an excellent bouquet ofcedar, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to an elegant,complex, medium to full-bodied wine with excellent depth, balance, andlength. It will evolve for 3-4 years and drink well through 2020. 90 points."- Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175


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2003 Marqués de Vargas Reserva - $79.80 for 1.5L“This outstanding trio of wines begins with the 2003 Reserva, a winecomposed of 75% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, 5% Garnacha, and thebalance a field blend. It spent 23 months in a mix of French, Russian, andAmerican oak. Dark ruby purple-colored, it has a fine nose of earth, vanillabean, tobacco, black currant, and blueberry. Medium to full-bodied withexcellent focus for this vintage, the wine has ample fruit, complex flavors,and excellent balance. Drink it now and over the next 6-8 years.” 90 points"- Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

2001 Reserva Privada - $64.90 or $124.80 for 1.5L“The 2001 Reserva Privada is a blend of three vineyard sites and iscomposed of 60% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Garnacha, and 20%other varietals. The wine was aged for 23 months in new Russian oak.Purple-colored, it offers a full-throttle nose of scorched earth, espresso,blueberry, and blackberry jam. Mouth-filling, with great concentration anddepth of flavor, this full-bodied wine is beautifully balanced and justbeginning to strut its stuff. Give it another 4-6 years in bottle and drink itover the following decade. 93 points” Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #169

Miguel Merino, RiojaThere is always a gleam in Miguel’s eyeand he is passionate about everything hedoes. After 20 years in the wine tradeand impressed by the quality and age ofits vineyards, Miguel Merino selected athree thousand square metre property inBriones to open a bodega with his name,situated around a stone house that wasbuilt in 1818. His vineyards range in agefrom 36-54 years old and the winery is amodern facility, with vinification andbottling rooms that were built at itsinception in 1993. Typically, MiguelMerino’s total production is small -between 26,200 and 30,000 bottles ofreserva per vintage - however in exceptional years, another 3,000L areselected and matured longer as Gran Reservas. Most of the wine producedends up in the export market with some 70% sold internationally to twentythree countries leaving only 30% to be sold in Spain. These are some of ourall time favourite wines.

- Miguel Merino discussing his wines

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2000 Miguel Merino Reserva - $49.90“Mainly Tempranillo (95%), and Graciano from nearly forty year old vines.The wine spent twenty-eight months in 61 new American oak and 27 newAllier French oak barrels, made by Murúa, probably the best coopers inSpain. The wine was racked every six months, each barrel being toppedwith the same wine every two months to minimize oxidation. The 2000Reserva is a wine which reflects the special soil from which it has sprung aswell as the Atlantic climate of the Rioja Alta. A dark red cherry colour,with vibrant hints. Ripe fruits aromas of blackberry and plums; hazelnutsand spices (mint, tobacco, pepper). Sweet tannins and ripe fruit in the palateare enhanced by the complexity of the oak. Elegant, balanced and long.”- Winemaker’s Notes.

1999 Miguel Merino Gran Reserva - $59.90“Only in the great vintages do we select the best bunches from our oldestvines to make our Gran Reserva. Dark and intense red colour, aromas ofapricots, plums, spices, tobacco and cacao, on the palate it is balanced, ele-gant and long. Mainly Tempranillo, with 4% Graciano. All the grapes arehand-picked in small cases to let the fruit arrive at the winery in the bestcondition. The wine was matured for 37 months in 11 new barrels ofAllier oak and 6 of American oak. It has rested for more than 5 years inbottle before release. Only 3,980 bottles were made.” - Winemaker’s Notes

Viña Pedrosa, Ribera del DueroJohn had to contain himself when hefirst sat down and tasted these wines.What a find - pure and honest - thegreatness of Spain is found here.Patriarch Don Mauro nearly pulled outhis vineyards to replace them with graincrops but his three sons were soconvinced of the potential of his old sitethat they took it over in 1980. The sonscurrently run 120 ha of vineyards of low-yielding, concentrated, Tinto Fino (90%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) toproduce what they had intended to from the beginning – serious wineswith character, strength and elegance that have demanded attention fromboth the domestic and international marketplace. These wines were smashhits last time they were in store, and we are excited to have them back, andwith an extended line-up of wines.


- The barrel room at Viña Pedrosa

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2006 Pedrosa Cepa Gavilán - $29.90"100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), spending 12 months in barrel. Anexuberant wine with a deep, ruby-red colour. Obvious aromas of fresh fruitunderscored by notes of cedar wood and liquorice with a most elegantmineral touch. Powerful and enveloping in the mouth with a very longfinish. To be served over the next 6- 8 years. A successful wine with whichthis bodega shows off its "firm foundations"- Winemaker’s notes

“Deep and intense red. Vanilla and black fruit, but not overpowering.Mouthwatering nose. Great balance, and length. Lots of fruit on the palate,and quite tannic. A big wine with lots of flamboyant Spanish flavour.Awesome value.” - John Clerides

2005 Crianza - $39.90 or 89.80 for 1.5L“Vivid red. High-pitched red berry and cherry aromas are complicated byAsian spices, smoky minerals and fresh flowers. Tangy redcurrant and bittercherry flavors are enlivened by zesty minerals and an exotic blood orangequality. Blends sweetness and nervy qualities deftly and finishes withimpressive cut and persistence. Very nicely balanced and energetic wine.91 points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08

2004 La Navilla - $54.90“100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo) and spends 20 months in French oakbarrels (Allier). The wine comes from a plot called "La Navilla", situated inthe same estate where the winery is located, and faces a very optimumsouth west position. It is an exceptional terroir, where the authentic cloneof Tinto Fino grafted from the old vineyards of the Pérez Pascuas brothers,reaches its maximum potential. A privileged altitude of 844 m above sealevel, leads to a very special microclimate. The big differences betweenthe day and night temperatures are fundamental to obtain fresh and wellbalanced wines. The 2004 La Navilla possesses the originality of a very spe-cial and sublime wine.” - Winemaker’s Notes


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2004 Reserva - $64.90“Deep, bright red. Dark berries, cherry liqueur, vanillin oak spices andlicorice on the nose. A sexy floral quality builds in the glass and carries ontothe palate, adding another dimension to the sweet raspberry and blackberryflavors. Nervy minerality adds lift and silky tannins contribute texture andfirmness. Juicy black raspberry and blackcurrant flavors linger impressivelyon the sappy finish. Generous enough to drink now with aeration, but I'dhold this for a few more years. 92 points”- Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08

2001 Gran Reserva - $114.90“Dark ruby. Explosively fragrant aromas of strawberry, raspberry,blackberry and blackcurrant, with seductive incense and spice accents alongwith notes of vanilla bean, lavender, black pepper and red licorice. Offers astunning display of sweet red and dark fruits on the palate, with greatconcentration and purity of flavor. At once chewy and velvety, with aroundness made possible by lush, harmonious tannins. Pungent floral notescome up on the finish, which is sweet, deep and impressively long.93 points” - Josh Raynolds, Stephen, Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 06

2001 Pérez Pascuas Gran Seleccion - $324.90“100% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo). This wine is the result of choice grapesfrom vines over 60 years old. Mauro Pérez was born surrounded by thevines of Pedrosa de Duero. A wise man with a deep love of his land, hetilled the vineyards and planted vines that today are the source of thisunique wine. The old wise, crooked vines in the Valtarreña Estate, filledwith many virtues acquired throughout their long life, produce grapes ofexceptional quality. This is "The Family's wine". Its supreme quality is itshighest exponent. Beautiful, very intense, lively colour. Complex aroma,blending primary notes of red currants and liquorice with numerous spicyand mineral hints. A very wide wine, voluptuous and well-balanced. Ripetannins, ample and firm. The magic of the terroir and an outstandingvinification worthy of praise for the difficulties its making entailed, placethis wine at the summit. What fullness of nuances! Grandiose, with animmense potential in the bottle. A yield of barely 18 hectolitres per hectarewas obtained for this wine.” - Winemaker’s Notes


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Bodegas Viñedos Pujanza, RiojaBodegas y Viñedos Pujanza was born in 1998 by the hand of Carlos SanPedro, who considers himself to be a vine grower, conscious of the fact thathis work has a goal in the elaboration of great wines. He became the 3rdgeneration of vine growers in his family line and, at the young age of 15 heleft school and started to work with his father, growing his first vineyardwhich he named “Norte” (“North”). Since then he has become one of thebest and youngest wine makers from Spain, creating elegant and classywines. The cellar is located in Laguardia, one of the most acknowledgedvillages, as far as vine growing is concerned. The vineyard, due to its ageand special characteristics, has become the starting point for these excellentwines aged exclusively in French oak.

2005 Pujanza Rioja - $44.90"Ruby-red. Energetic red berry and mineral aromas are complicated byblood orange and baking spices. Taut strawberry and raspberry flavorsdisplay impressive purity, with tangy minerality adding vivacity. Arestrained, elegant style of Rioja, with very good finishing clarity andsneaky length. This reminded me of a serious but understated Burgundy.91 points "- Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08

2005 Pujanza Norte - $84.90"The 2005 Pujanza Norte is sourced from the 2.2-hectare vineyard El Nortethat he planted 15 years ago as a teenager. The wine is 60% Tempranilloand 40% other varieties aged for 14 months in new French oak and bottledunfiltered. Opaque purple-hued, it has an alluring bouquet of pain grille,mineral, scorched earth, espresso, leather, black cherry, and blackberryliqueur. Opulent, layered, and powerful on the palate, the wine is thick,rich, and structured for the long haul. This super-lengthy wine will evolvefor 6-8 years and drink superbly through 2035. 94 points"- Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

“Saturated ruby-red. Incredibly perfumed nose offers an exotic, room-fillingbouquet of black raspberry, candied cherry, Asian spices, gingerbread andlicorice. Pliant, juicy dark berry flavors are liqueur-like in depth and powerbut at the same time energetic, with tangy mineral lift and back-end snap.Picks up exotic black cardamom and cinnamon on the impressively pureand focused finish. This is extremely seductive. 93 points"- Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08

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Rafael Palacios, BierzoMarquis Wine Cellars ‘quest for unique and rare indigenous varieties hasled to the Northwest of Spain. The wine producing region of Valdeorraslies in Spain's northwest corner in the region of Galicia. Much of Valdeorraslies just north of Portugal, in the heart of Rias-Baixas. The zone is borderedby the river Sil which runs East-West through Galicia. Several years ago,many of the indigenous varietals were ripped out to plant varietals fromother areas of Spain, but there is now a major movement in the zone tore-plant the indigenous varietals, in particular Godello and Mencia. One ofthe youngest estates in the zone, this property is owned by the young RafaelPalacios who began by purchasing parcels of very mature vines from olderproducers in the zone. Created in 2004, the property is unique in that itsvines are planted at over 600 metres in altitude while the majority of theholdings in the area are much lower on or near the valley floor. His whitewines are as unique as any wines any where in the world, and offer extremevalue.

2007 Louro do Bolo Valdeorras - $37.90“(100% Godello) Hazy chartreuse color. Explosively aromatic nose projectsa sexy bouquet of mineral-driven citrus and pear aromas, along withpungent flowers, smoky minerals and white pepper. Juicy pear and limeflavors stain the palate and are given an exotic quality by floral honey,chalk and anise nuances. The mineral character expands on the strikinglyenergetic and long finish. Impressive. 92 points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08


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(Rafael Palcios Cont’d)“The 2007 Louro do Bolo is 100% Godello produced from 40-50 year oldvines. It was tank fermented and aged on the lees. Light gold-colored, itoffers up aromas of petrol, white peach, and spiced pear. This leads to anelegant wine with a vibrant palate-feel, good balance, and outstandingconcentration. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 90 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #178

Resalte de Peñafiel, Ribera del DueroBodegas Resalte de Peñafiel was founded in the year 2000 with the aim ofbecoming a high quality wine producer. It is located in Peñafiel (Valladolid)at the heart of the Ribera del Duero. Since it is a completely new winery,with lofty goals, it has been equipped with the best technologicalsolutions and the most advanced machinery, while keeping traditionalmethods of winemaking. The winery thoroughly monitors 80 hectares ofvineyards where they are growing Tempranillo grapes, the famed regionalvariety. The grapes come from selected vineyards at different points alongthe Ribera del Duero which provide the wines with a solid base for topnotch wine production. This is a dynamic, modern operation that isproducing some outstanding, bold and intense wines. It's wineries like thisthat will make you love Spanish wines.

2006 Peña Roble Cosecha - $24.90“100% Tempranillo grapes from a 5-10 year-old vineyard. The Peña RobleCosecha is made in stainless steel tanks under automatic temperaturecontrols and is then transferred for 3-months to rest in new oak barrels.Violet-red hue, intense robe, clean and bright in colour. Hints of blackfruits, minerals, liquorice, vanilla, cocoa and spices on the nose, while thepalate has pleasant flavours of ripe fruit, cocoa and a nice earthy finish.Smooth tannins make this is an easy drinking treat.” - Winemaker’s Notes

2003 Peña Roble Criana - $28.90“100% Tempranillo grape, with an average vineyard age of 15 years old. ThePeña Roble Crianza is made in 20,000L stainless steel tanks to preserve fruitfreshness, and then spends the next 12 months ageing in 30% French and70% American oak barrels from the best cooperages. The resulting winehas a cherry red hue and has a complex and elegant nose, good intensity,red fruit aromas, liquorice, toffee, spices and balsamic hints. Mediumbodied, smooth and balanced with soft tannins. Hints of red and blackfruits, chocolate and balsamic nuances emerge on the palate." - Winemaker’s Notes


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2006 Resalte Vendimia Seleccionada - $28.90“100% Tempranillo grape from 5-10 year-old vineyards. The ResalteVendimia Seleccionada is made in stainless steel before 3-month ageing innew French oak barrels. This wine has a deep violet-red hue. Complexnose, good intensity, with notes of ripe black fruit aromas, preserves,liquorice, toffee, vanilla, coffee, spices and a hint of minerals. Powerfulflavour, ample, fleshy and balanced, this wine has flavours of ripe red fruits,liquorice and chocolate." - Winemaker’s Notes

2004 Resalte Crianza - $38.90“100% Tempranillo grape from 15-60 year-old vineyards. Fermented instainless steel tanks, the wines are then aged for 15-months in 60% Frenchand 40% American medium toast oak barrels from the best cooperages, andspend a minimum of 8 months in bottle before release. The wine is deepred cherry colour. Complex nose, good intensity, ripe black fruit aromas,liquorice, toffee and spice. Well-structured, and big in flavour, this wine ismeaty and full bodied, with long, lingering tannins” - Winemaker’s notes

2000 Resalte Reserva - $67.90“100% Tempranillo grape from 25-60 year-old vineyard sites. ResalteReserva is made in 15,000 L stainless steel tanks and spends 18 monthsageing in 80% French and 20% American oak barrels from the bestcooperages. It then spends a minimum 18 months in bottle before beingreleased. The resulting wine is an extremely deep ruby colour. The winehas a complex and intense nose featuring ripe fruit aromas, preserves,mocha and cedar. The wine is very elegant and has a harmonius flavour,both bold and balanced, with well integrated tannins.” - Winemaker’s notes


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La Rioja Alta, Rioja - Not yet available - Arriving Soon!La Rioja Alta was established in 1890 at the samespot where their head office sits today. Their threeReserva brands, Alberdi, Arana and Ardanza arethe names of the founding families, all three ofwhich remain shareholders in the 21st century.The company still maintains traditional Riojawinemaking practices whilst embracing many ofthe new technological advances. It is unusual fora great bodega of Rioja to own vineyards, but LaRioja Alta own 300ha from which they can source top quality grapes, re-sulting in excellent fruit and richness throughout their wines. The companyis renowned for the quality of its Reservas and in particular for its Gran Re-servas, the 904 and the 890. The latter are produced only in exceptionalyears, are amongst the finest wines being produced in Rioja today. Thewines being made here are very traditional in style and harkens you back towhat great wines tasted like 100 years ago.

1998 Viña Arana Reserva - $49.90"The 1998 Reserva Vina Arana offers a more mature appearance than theAlberdi and a similar style in its cedary, spicy, red fruit aromatics. It has justa bit more depth than its sibling. 89 points"- Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #169

2000 Viña Ardanza Reserva - $69.90"The 2000 Reserva Vina Ardanza has 25% Garnacha blended with theTempranillo. Light to medium ruby, it delivers an enticing bouquet ofcedar, spice box, leather, forest floor, black cherry, and blackberry. Thisleads to a ripe, moderately dense wine with complex flavors and excellentbalance. Drink this tasty effort through 2015. La Rioja Alta continues to beone of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja. What the winesmay lack in power, they make up for in finesse and complexity. 90 points"- Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

1995 Gran Reserva 904 - $79.90"The 1995 Gran Reserva 904 exhibits an aged appearance belying its vibrantperfume of cedar, pencil lead, mineral, leather, black cherry, and blackberryliqueur. The epitome of elegance and style, on the palate the wine is silkyand seems to dance across the palate. The tannins are unresolved but thiswine has enough balance to drink well through 2015. 92 points." - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

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1994 Gran Reserva 890 - $164.90"The 1994 Gran Reserva 890, from an excellent vintage, exhibits a darkruby/brick color. Its complex perfume is composed of nuances of scorchedearth, cedar, mineral, red currants and cherry. On the palate, additionalnotes of toast, fungi, and floral scents emerge. This elegant wine hassufficient depth, concentration and weight to drink well for another 6-8years. 92 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #169

Bodegas San Gregorio, CalatayudBodegas San Gregorio was established in 1965 inCervera de la Cañada and is part of theDenominación de Origen of Calatayud. In thisregion, situated in the ´Sistema Iberica´ areselected the best grapes from the Ribota Valley,the most north westerly zone of the region. SanGregorio makes wine from some 900 hectares offruit owned solely by the 250 members whichform the co-operative. Approximately one halfof the vineyard area consists of bush vine headtrained Garnacha with an average vine age ofover 40 years. Tempranillo is the second most planted variety. In recentyears the new varieties Shiraz and Cabernet have been introduced whichhave acclimatized perfectly in the soils and climate of the valley. Theregion combines various unique climatic and geographical features whichinclude an altitude of between 664 and 830 metres above sea level,minimum rainfall and a tremendous difference between day time and nighttime temperatures during the ripening period. The vineyards are situated ona mixture of red clay and limestone soils with a high stone content thatpermits the natural drainage of water. All of these factors reinforce thepresence of a unique microclimate that favours an environment with verylittle disease pressure combined with low grape yields. Consequently thegrapes are of the highest quality culminating in their large range of wines.For years these have been some of the finest value wines we have evercome across. They are well made wines, full of flavour and a total bargain.

2007 'Armantes' Rosado - $13.90"Rosé wine made from free run juice of Garnacha and Tempranillo.Brilliant deep rose colour with violet notes. A pronounced intensity ofdelicate floral notes and fruit on the nose with notes of strawberries,raspberries and pink grapefruit. In the mouth the wine is intense, fresh andvibrant." - Winemaker’s Notes


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2007 'Armantes' Tinto - $13.90"A young red made from Garnacha and Tempranillo. Deeppurple in colour. The nose has a pronounced intensity ofripe red fruits. In the mouth the wine has great structureand is perfectly balanced with rounded tannins and freshacidity." - Winemaker’s Notes

2007 'Armantes' Blanco - $14.90"White wine made from Viura. Pale brilliant yellow inappearance with moderate intensity of apple and pineapplefruit with floral notes and refreshing acidity on the finish"- Winemaker’s Notes

2007 'Tres Ojos' Garnacha - $13.90"Young red made from a base of old vine Garnacha.Youthful purple in colour with aromas of raspberries, brambles and ripeplums with the characteristic Garnacha notes of white and black pepper.Full bodied in the mouth with sweet fruit and a perfect balance betweenalcohol, acidity and tannic structure." - Winemaker’s Notes

2007 'Tres Ojos' Shiraz-Garnacha - $13.90"Young red made from Shiraz and old vine Garnacha. Deep violet incolour with pronounced aromas of black fruits, violets and notes of vanilla.Well structured in the mouth with a long and spicy finish." - Winemaker’s Notes

2007 'Tres Ojos' Tempranillo - $16.90"Young red made from Tempranillo. Deep red purple in colour with notesof black fruits, cherries, licorice and a subtle minerality. Full bodied andample in the mouth, well balanced and long." - Winemaker’s Notes

2006 "Armantes Especial" - $19.90"A wine made from selected vineyard parcels of Old Vine Garnacha,Tempranillo and Shiraz. Intense deep purple in colour with notes of blue-berries, cassis and brambleberry with notes of toast, coffee, truffles andvanilla. In the mouth it has a great structure with an extremely long finish."- Winemaker’s Notes

“At $20 a bottle, this is seriously good wine. Full-bodied, intense andperfectly delicious. This is made to drink with pizza or as your next greatparty wine” - John Clerides

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Bodegas San Isidrio, JumillaBodega San Isidrio (BSI) is a large winery founded on 1934, and has around750 shareholders at the present time. It belongs to the D.O. Jumilla Council,of which it is one of the most important producers in the region. Since itsorigins, BSI has combined tradition and innovation perfectly, so as to adaptitself to the preferences of costumers, thanks to a careful and detailedselection of wines. At BSI, they work with an innovating concept of quality,not only for the quality of finished products, which are internationallyrecognized for the several awards and mentions they have obtained, butalso for the standard of quality of the processes used. The absolutely modernfacilities of BSI count on the most advanced technology for the elaboration,ageing, bottling and control processes. Bodega San Isidrio works mainlywith Monastrell, an autochthonal and typical variety, which is top quality.Altough it is a typical variety from the Mediterranean Spanish Coast, itfinds in Jumilla the best conditions to develop itself. Theresult of this perfect combination between a dry and hotclimate, is a range of wines which are strong- coloured,rich and fruity aromas, with a soft taste. These are wineswith complexity and character, something very typicalfrom Monastrell.

2007 Gemina Monastrell - $19.90“The 2007 Gemina Monastrell is dark ruby-colored witha bouquet of cedar, mineral, plum, and blueberry.Forward and sweet on the palate, the wine has somestructure, ripe blue fruit flavors, and a lengthy, purefinish. Enjoy this tasty wine through 2014. 89+ points” - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #178

Bodegas Tradicion, Jerez (Sherry)Bodegas Tradicion is among the other cellars of the Appellation of OriginJerez – Xèrés – Sherry, the only one committed exclusively to the produc-tion of the oldest Sherries qualified by the Regulatory Board. All types ofSherry that they produce have been classified by the Guarantee of OriginRegulatory Board as V.O.S. – very old sherry or vinum optimum signatum –a wine which has been aged for more than 20 years, or V.O.R.S.– very oldrare sherry; vinum optimum rare signatum – a wine which has been agedfor more than 30 years. The cellar was built during the 19th century, and itis located in the historical district of Jerez, inside the area which was thewalled city at the times of the Muslim Empire. With small windows, thickwalls, sand soil, high ceilings and barely illuminated, (cont’d)


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(Bodegas Tradicion cont’d)… the cellar is an excellent example of thearchitectural tradition of the beginning of the 19th century. Located in thehighest part of Jerez and facing southeast, as many of the cellars in the area,the bodega receives the influence of predominant winds, as well asminimum exposure to sun light and maximum humidity which ease theconservation and evolution of their wines.

Amontillado VORS - $99.90"The N.V. Amontillado is a V.O.R.S. of 41 years of age. Medium amber, itoffers a superb, spicy, nutty, marmalade, apricot, and fig perfume followedby a dry, layered Sherry with a very long finish. 94 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

"The origin of our Amontillado 'solera' has been established during the 19thcentury. This wine has been classified bythe Regulatory Board as V.O.R.S., with 41years of age. Pale mahogany-coloured,vanilla, tobacco and leather pungentaromas, it is perfect when combined withsoups and consommé, aged cheese,poultry, blue fish and smoked meat orfish. It should be served slightly cooled.Our 'solera' is the result of mergingdifferent 'soleras' from Croft – comingfrom Alfred Gilbey 19th century –Bobadilla, Osborne (19th century), andDelgado-Zuleta." - Winemaker’s Notes

Oloroso VORS - $99.90"The N.V. Oloroso is a V.O.R.S. 39 years of age. It is dark amber with goodrichness, dry flavors, and a softer, more forward style. 91 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

"This is a choice wine, dry and full-bodied. As its name suggests it is veryaromatic, with soothing glitters and scents of spices, noble woods andtobacco. It is classified as V.O.R.S. by the Regulatory Board, with 39 yearsof age. It is most appropriate as an aperitif, served at room temperature. Itmatches to perfection with nuts, 'serrano' ham, beef and game. This winecomes from melting Domecq 'soleras' from the 18th century with AlfredGilbey’s 'soleras' from the 19th century." - Winemaker’s Notes


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Palo Cortado VORS - $119.90"The N.V. Palo Cortado is a V.O.R.S. 32 years of age. Mediumamber-colored, it has an exceptional bouquet of nuts, apricots, andmarmalade. Intense and smooth textured, it has exceptional length.93 points" - Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate #175

"With 32 years of age this wine is unparalleled, combining the aromas andelegance of Amontillado with the complexity and full body of Oloroso tothe palate. Served slightly cooled it will assemble wonderfully with foíe,aged cheese, pâté and quiche. With its old gold colour, power and elegance,this wine has been appointed as V.O.R.S. by the Regulatory Board. Itsexceptional curriculum relies on Domecq 'soleras' from the 18th centuryand Croft harvests from 1970 and 1982." - Winemaker’s Notes

Bodegas Valdivia, Jerez (Sherry)Bodega Valdivia combines tradition and modernity, craftsmanship andtechnology. Bodegas Valdivia is committed to a system of integralproduction which leaves nothing to chance, a process that begins in thePago de la Plata vineyard, 250 hectares of superior Jerez vineyards locatedin Gibalbín, and culminating in its cellar facilities in the very centre ofJerez. Bodegas Valdivia has one clear aim: to make great improvements tothe wines and brandies of Jerez, backing quality, exclusivity, the selectionof raw materials and a portfolio of products with a modern and attractiveimage. Its wine experts have selected hidden treasures, ancient blends ofexclusive vintages from small wineries in the area, and have created winesand brandies that are unique and unforgettable. These are wines that areaged more than the average, and only use the most select brandies to crafttheir Sherries. These are real delicacies, and further proof that great Sherryis probably the most undervalued (and under priced!) of all the worlds greatwines. Versatile and flavourful, these are wines that are meant for anyoccasion. All the Sacramonte wines are at least 15 years of age before beingreleased.

Rubia Manzanilla - $29.90 - 500ml."Pale in colour, with a refined salty, yeasty nose of intriguing complexity.Very dry and full-flavoured." - Winemaker’s Notes

Extra dry fino - $29.90 - 500ml."Aromas of roasted nuts and sea salt. Round and full-flavored on the palate,this lengthy effort is a superb example of its type." - Winemaker’s Notes

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Pedro Ximenez - $34.90 - 500ml."Very deeply coloured, with a broad golden rim and rich toasted raisin andcoffee bean aromas which develop in the glass. Extremely sweet but not atall cloying." - Winemaker’s Notes

Sacramonte Old Dry Amontillado - $48.90 - 500ml."Glowing old-gold in colour with a fragrance of incredible power andsubtlety. Bone dry, with mouthwatering acidity it has a multi-layeredcharacter with a long, satisfying finish." - Winemaker’s Notes

Sacramonte Old Dry Oloroso - $48.90 - 500ml."Glorious amber colour, it is wonderfully subtle and refined with a mostbeautiful cedary nose. Stylish yet delicate."- Winemaker’s Notes

Sacramonte Old Sweet PX - $54.90 - 500ml."Almost black in colour with a narrow golden rim this sherry has incrediblelength and depth with sublime complexity of flavour." - Winemaker’s Notes

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Adegas Valmiñor, Rias BiaxasSituated in the moderate climate of the ORosal Valley in Rías Baixas, Valmiñor wasestablished with the aim of using the reveredRías Baixas varietal of Albariño, along withLoureira and Treixadura, to produce the topquality mono-varietals and blends usingmodern vinification techniques balanced withtraditional winemaking practices andsensibilities.

2007 Valmiñor Albariño - $29.90"Light yellow-gold. Apple and pear aromas arecomplicated by musky herbal and floralqualities. Fleshy, slightly bitter orchard fruit flavors are dry and focused,picking up lemon pith and thyme notes with air. This has the power toserve with richer dishes and will work better at the table than by itself.88 points" - Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08

"This wine was a big hit last time around. Good Albariño always remindsme of a drier style Riesling, clean, crisp, steely and full of fruit flavour. Thisstuff is so tasty, and so refreshing, I wish I could drink it everyday. Thisshould be your new favourite oyster wine - John Clerides

2007 Davila - $34.90“A blend of Albarino, Loureira and Treixadura. A yellow straw wine, witha soft green reflection and steely details, very brilliant and clean. It shows awide aromatic panel where the citric notes of lime and orange skin standout wrapped out by hints of apricot and a delicate and fresh herb finish.- Winemakers Notes

“This is one of the finest whites I had on my tasting trip across Spain. Thesewines have a lot in common with a great dry Riesling, but they also havean intriguing briny mineral element to them, that when matched with thelocal cuisine (think oysters and sardines) is really quite magic. The Davilais a beguiling wine, so delectate and soft, yet very aromatic and packed withflavour. If you like elegant, crisp white wines, you really have to give thisone a go.” - John Clerides

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TERMS & CONDITIONS

We reserve the right not to accept your order, in which case we will nothave any further obligation to you.

We may accept the whole or part of your order, both in respect to the kindsof products ordered and the quantity of products ordered. In the case ofhigh-demand wines, preference will be given to those customers whobalance their orders of such “cherries” with other wines from this offering.

Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

We will be deemed not to have accepted your order until we have debitedyour credit card. Even if we accept your order, there will not be anyagreement between us if you are under the age of 19 years at the time yousubmit your order.

Confirmation of your order will be mailed.

A five percent discount is available on all orders of 6 or more bottles, but isnot valid with any other offers.

Our total liability to you for non-delivery of any product is limited to thepurchase price of the products.

Cancellation of an order after being processed is subject to a $50 fee perinvoice.

Marquis Wine Cellars is not responsible for typographical errors.

Prices list are for 750ml bottles unless otherwise stated, and include alltaxes, bottle deposit to be added.

Delivery maybe arranged with case orders in the Greater VancouverRegional District only.

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- This building dates back to the 11th century, and wasoriginally a winery. This is what’s meant by history

and tradition.

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THE MARQUIS DIFFERENCE - Our core Values

MISSION:To provide an inspired platform for our suppliers to present their wine, ourteam to recommend and our customers to enjoy.

HAVING FUN:This is what it is all about -getting together with family and friends,breaking bread, and sharing a good bottle or two. We are the purveyors ofyour enjoyment and that we take your fun very seriously.

FUELLING PASSION :We are passionate about wine. So are the artisans whose wine we stock. It isour job to ignite that passion within you.

THE MARQUIS EXPERIENCE:We seek out and source premium wines in all price ranges. This does notcome from sitting at our desks and reading magazines and looking at scores.It comes from personally visiting growers and tasting thousands of wineseach year.

GREAT WINES ALL THE TIME:Whether you have $10.00 or $100.00 to spend, you will get the best bottlepossible each and every time.

EXPERIENCE:Marquis Wine Cellars has over 22 years of experience of retailingdiscoveries, and have a track record of over delivering and making our cus-tomers happy.

TRAVEL:Our team visits growers every year this allows our team to see first handwhy our suppliers wines are unique and falvourful this gives theopportunity to source out new wines before they are ”discovered’

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DISCOVERY:There is nothing which excites us more than discovering new wines andpassing that discovery to you, this ignites the passion of wine within andthat is what excites us

REAL WINE:Crafting wine is no easy task. It takes dedication, hard work and passion. Byreal wine we mean crated by real people and not institutions.

- Low Yields – vignerons who do not try and extract more from their vines.They take what the vines can give. If that means they can only produce asmall amount of flavourful wine so they can maintain their standards – sobe it.

- Stewards of the Land – people who farm in a responsible, sustainablemanner. They craft wines with style personality and flavour unique to theirplace or origin.

- Natural winemaking –this can be taken to extremes, in our context,vignerons who use natural yeast. These yeasts are found on the grapes andnot in a packet or catalogue.

- Minimal or no filtration – no stripping out of flavour; this may mean youmay find some sediment in your wines.

- Refreshing to taste- too many wines rely on high alcohol for flavour.Wine is a beverage which is refreshing not fatiguing to drink; you want tohave a second glass.

COMMUNITY BASED:Marquis Wine Cellars is a community based business. We do our utmost tosupport the culinary arts and community charities which contribute to thewell being and enhancement of our neighbourhood and the City ofVancouver

Thank you for reading the 2009 Spanish Booklet. We hope you enjoyed it,and learned something new.

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