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GRAPES OF SPAIN
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hosted By Brian Armstrong

FUENTE ELVIRA 2010  

   Simply delicious as refereshing as no-oak white wine go.  There  is a telltale grapefruit and stony 

   aromas in front of a pure, easy going palate endowed with grapefruit, passion fruit and tagerine 

   flavors. Still, it's not overly citric or one-dimensional - excellent Verdejo with a little extra in terms of    

   refinement. 

                                                                                            Region: Rueda D.O.

                                                                             Winery:  Pedro Escudero, Bodegas

                                                                                            Grapes:  100% Verdejo

Fuente Elvira

 

                                                                   PRIMA 2008                                                                          

  Bodegas Maurodos's 2008 Prima is 95% Tinta de Toro and 5% Garnacha aged for 12 months in  

   seasoned French and American oak and bottled without filtration. Purple-colored, it displays a nose

   of cedar, spice box, violets, mineral, and blackberry. On the palate it is juicy, succulent, and

   concentrated, leading to a seamless finish. Drink this outstanding value over the next 6 years.       

The Wine Enthusiast 90 Points
      
                                                                                              Region: Toro D.O.
                                                                        Winery:  Maurodos, Bodegas Y Vinedos
                                                                        Grapes:  95% Tinta de Toro, 5% Garnacha                                

                                                                                        primaWine Advocate 91 Points.

 FUENTE MILANO  2010
  Hard to complain about a fresh, basic white wine like this. It's juicy and pleasant, with melon, citrus
   and  nice acidity. The finish is fresh and lasting, and overall it's pure and fairly full-bodied for basic 
   Verdejo- Viura.                                                

                                                                        Region:  Rueda D.O.

                                                                                   Winery: Pedro Escudero, Bodegas

                                                                                       Grapes: 50% Viura, 50% Verdejo

                                                                                   

                                                                           fuente milano

                                                                                                                                 Wine Enthusiast 87 Points 

   

LAS COLINAS DEL EBRO bARNACHA BLANCA 2010
  Made from very old vines, this wine really comes into its own when  paired  with food.  Delicate
  aromas and flavors are centered on notes recalling ripe pears, with lots of  zesty citrus notes as well.
  At first blush it seems a bit on the simple side but blooms like top quality Pinot Blanc when tasted  
  along with food.  Its subtlety makes it a fine partner for almost any food paired  appropriate for white
  wine.                                                 

                                                                        Region:  Terra Alto D.O.

                                                                                   Winery: Abanico, Bodegas (Las Colinas)

                                                                                            Grapes: 100% Garnacha Blanca

           Las Colinas del Ebro Garnacha Blanca

            Wine Review Online 90 Points

 

              1+1=3  ROSE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009

   Packed with strawberry and currant jam flavors, along with watermelon candy and cream notes. 

   Very expressive, featuring lively acitdity throughout, with a mouthwatering finish.

                                                                     

                                                                                              Region:  Penedes D.O.

                                                                           Winery:  U Mes U Fan Tres (1+1=3), Bodegas

                                                                                    Grapes: 100%  Cabernet Sauvignon  

          1+1=3 Rose Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

             Wine Spectator 88 Points

 

TEMPESTAD GODELLO 2009

  This wine reflects the outstanding character of the 2009 vintage in Valdeorras.  Medium straw-  

   colored, a super-expressive perfume of baking spices, peach, and fruit cocktail leaps from the glas of

   this intese effort.  Rich, concentrated, and with serious depth, this dry creamy, savory offering has

   exceptional length and should drink well for another 3-4 years. 

  

            Region: Valdeorras D.O.

     Winery: Abanico, Bodegas (Tempestad)

         Grapes: 100% Godello 

              Tempestad 

           The Wine Advocate 91 Points

 

                                                                                                                                                                      

 

  

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