2001 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Rioja

The 2001 Vina Tondonia Reserva is bridled with a lovely nose of decayed red fruit, fireside hearth, a touch of mulberry and small red cherry. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, crisp red fruits (wild strawberry and cranberry) with a sharp, vibrant, tense, tannic finish that has immense precision. There is a slight saline note lingering in the mouth after the wine has (regretfully) departed. Drink now-2030+    RP95

$50

2003 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Bosconia Reserva Rioja

80% Tempranillo, 15% Garnacha, 3% Graciano and 2% Mazuelo:  Medium red.  Ripe red fruit, flowers and spices on the nose, with a smoky nuance emerging with aeration; very fresh for this notoriously hot vintage.  Concentrated but not at all heavy, with intense red berry and floral pastille flavors and a deeper note of singed plum.  The finish is bright and high-pitched, with lingering cherry and raspberry flavors and a hint of candied licorice.  ST92/RP92

$40

2005 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Cubillo Crianza Rioja

65% Tempranillo, 25% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo:  Deep red.  Highly perfumed aromas of cherry, raspberry and baking spices, plus a hint of mocha.  Sappy and seamless in texture, with very good depth and clarity to its spicy red fruit flavors.  Fine-grained tannins come on late and add shape to the long, penetrating, spice-dominated finish.  Pretty tasty right now but this elegant wine's balance bodes well for aging.  ST91/RP91

$30

2009 Baronia del Montsant Flor d'Englora Roure

The 2009 Flor d'Englora Roure is a blend of 63% Garnacha, 32% Carinena, and the balance Syrah, Merlot and Tempranillo aged in 25% new barriques (the first oak treatment for this cuvee). Dark ruby-colored, it exhibits a bouquet of smoke, mineral, espresso, Asian spices, black cherry, and plum. Savory, ripe, medium to full-bodied, and concentrated, it is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 5-6 years. RP90

Reg $22         Sale $13.99

2005 Uncastellum Aureum Organic

The 2005 Aureum Organic is composed of equal parts Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon aged for 12 months in new French oak. Saturated purple in color, it reluctantly surrenders aromas of earth, mineral, espresso, Asian spices, black cherry, and black currant. Dense, rich, and with excellent volume on the palate, this full-flavored offering will continue to blossom for another 2-3 years and have a drinking window extending from 2012 to 2020. Uncastellum is an organically certified producer functioning at a high level as these offerings attest. A SELLOUT LAST FALL! RP90

Reg $45         Sale $19.99

2010 Descendientes de Jose Palacios Petalos del Bierzo

Mencia, as is the case for all of these wines, which are aged briefly in new French oak and then in older barrels before bottling):  Dark ruby.  Ripe red- and blackcurrant aromas are complicated by anise, cola and sexy oak spices.  Soft dark berry preserve flavors gain minerality and firmness with air.  Zesty cherry skin and mineral notes carry through a long, gently tannic finish.   ST91/WS91

 Reg $25         Sale $19.99

2011 Bodegas Vizcarra Ramos Roble

The 2011 Vizcarra Roble, 100% Tempranillo from organic vineyards, was aged seven months in both French and American oak. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by a sumptuous nose of blackberries, new saddle leather, licorice, camphor and crushed rocks. With a superb texture and full-bodied mouthfeel, and built like a skyscraper, this multidimensional Ribera del Duero is already drinking fabulously well. It should continue to do so for up to a decade. These are sensational values from the highly renowned appellation of Ribera del Duero. RP93/ ST91

Reg $25         Sale $19.99

2012 Bodega Bernabeleva Camino de Navaherreros Vinos de Madrid

Vivid ruby-red.  Sexy, highly perfumed aromas of raspberry, potpourri and Asian spices.  Silky, penetrating red fruit and rose pastille flavors pick up a mineral nuance with air.  Clings with excellent tenacity on the vibrant finish, which features fine-grained tannins and a touch of blood orange.  ST91

 Reg $20         Sale $14.99

2011 Columna Albarino

A terrific Albarino from vineyards planted in 1978 on granite and slate-based soils, the 2011 Columna Albarino exhibits exotic notes of pineapples, white peaches and honeysuckle, fresh acids, and medium-bodied, intense, concentrated, alluring flavors. Consume it over the next 1-2 years.    RP91

Reg $20         Sale $15.99

2011 Bodegas Barco de Piedra Ribera del Duero

Aged for six months in a combination of French, American and Hungarian oak):  Bright ruby.  Sexy aromas of fresh dark berries and floral oils, with a licorice nuance adding depth.  Sappy and precise, offering lively black raspberry and cherry flavors that show a refreshingly bitter edge.  Finishes sweet and long, with smooth tannins adding shape.  Sensational Value.  WA91/ST90

 Reg $21         Sale $15.99

2012 Bodegas La Cartuja Priorat

70% Garnacha and 30% Carinena, aged for eight months in used French oak:  Opaque ruby.  Blackberry, smoky minerals and a floral note on the nose.  Sappy dark berry flavors show very good depth and pick up bitter cherry and licorice nuances with air.  Finishes with sweet, gentle tannins, spicy persistence and nervy cut.  This wine delivers very good value for a Priorat.  ST90

 Reg $22         Sale $15.99

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