It's been 7 years !?

Right now in the store, we are featuring a table of Spanish wines from Eric Solomon Selections.  Eric Solomon is one of the few importers that I will buy wine from sight unseen.  He is incredibly picky about the wines he imports, and we have always found the wines to be trustworthy.  Look for his name on the back of a bottle to know you are getting a great wine.

Some examples:

Mas Doix Salanques ~ Priorat, Spain

A stunningly balanced wine, even at 15% alcohol!  Mostly Garnacha, then Carinena, some Syrah, and a little Merlot and Cab Sauv.  The deep, rich earthy flavors and loads of black fruit give way to some tobacco, rocky clay and leather.  Personally, I love this wine and have for a very long time.  With food or not, this is great juice.  If you attend our Anniversary party, you will have a chance to

try the 2004 and 2007 vintages side by side!

$30.00

Finca Villacreces "Pruno" ~ Ribera del Duero

This is what I would call "new world" styled Spanish wine.  It's chocolatey, slightly jammy and a whole lot of flavor.  What is most interesting is the underlying "old world" characteristics...leather, cedar spice and earth tones.  I'm a fan all the way.  At this price, I say it's really hard to find this complex of a wine.

Capçanes '04  "Mas Donis" ~ Monsant

Bodegas Sierra Salinas "Mira" ~ D.O. Alicante

A very persistent blend of Monastrell, Cab Sauv and Garnacha.  The aromas of dark fruit and earth don't back down, not even on the palate and the finish lasts for minutes.  Very powerful and full bodied, this is a wine for doing damage.  Pairs with big bold flavors, consider doing pork belly with blackened chili pepper crème.