$7.99 btl / $91.09 cs
From La Mancha, this red offers an enticing cherry, blackberry and blueberry nose, with chewy, medium-bodied plum and berry flavors, marked by clean acidity and ripe tannins. Regular: $11
Castillo de Jumilla 06 Monastrell
$7.99 btl / $91.09 cs
This is a bold Mourvedre from Jumilla,
possessing a deep ruby color, a rich, smoky black berry and black cherry nose,
and deep chewy, ripe roasted red and black fruit flavors.
Lopez Panach 06 Tempranillo
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
Deep aromas of ripe blackberries, black
currant, spices and hints of wild flowers envelop you. It is fresh in the mouth,
with good structure and a well balanced acidity. Youll love the impressive
value for this pleasant tempranillo.
M1 06 Monastrell, Valencia
$8.99 btl /$102.49 cs
Rich, smoky nose of black cherries and
raspberries. Plush, chewy dark fruit flavors, with mocha, licorice and
sweet-earthy undertones, unoaked and natural. Reg: $12
Red Guitar 06 Tempranillo, Navarra
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
This offers rich, enticing raspberry and
cherry aromas, with, ripe, juicy, chewy, mouth-filling red fruit flavors that
keep on going through the finish. Regular: $12
Sombrero Rojo 06 Tempranillo, Rioja
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
Nicely-styled. Enticing raspberry and
strawberry nose, with wisps of smoke. Nice medium-bodied red fruit flavors,
silky and Pinot Noir-like. Regular: $12
Venta Mazzaron 05 Toro
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
"..one of the finest values in Spanish wine.
Made from 100% Tinta de Toro, it offers up a smoky, complex bouquet with notes
of mineral and blackberry. Ripe, sweet, forward, and altogether pleasurable, it
can be enjoyed over the next 6-8 years." 91 points - Advocate. Reg:
$13.99
Torremoron 06 Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero $9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
Pleasing perfumed, smoky black cherry and
plum nose. Nicely-fruited, medium-bodied flavors with a smooth, graceful soft
tannin finish. 90 points, Wine Advocate. Regular: $13
El Albar "Barricas" 04 Toro
$18.99 btl / $216.49 cs
"This is a gift to lovers of Spanish wine
from Bordeaux geniuses, the brothers Jacques and Francois Lurton. Made from 100%
old vine Tempranillo aged one year in oak, this is a fantastic value. This is a
rich, dense wine with very dark fruit I find the intensity of color and flavor
typical of old vine Tempranillo from Toro." Arnie Millan.
Pago Florentino 04 Tierra de Castilla
$18.99 btl / $216.49 cs
This popular wine is made from 100%
Tempranillo. I first heard about it from customers who had it in a local
restaurant. It has a smoky, volatile nose reminiscent of crushed blackberries.
The dark, dense color is a clue to the rich flavors of blackberry, blueberry and
licorice.
ZaZa 07 Garnacha Rose, Campo de Borja
$8.99 bottle / $102.49 case
Brilliant pink color. Enticing strawberry and
raspberry aromas. Deliciously fresh and juicy on the mouth, like eating a
watermelon, followed by a pleasing fruity-dry finish. Reg: $13
Senorio de Sarria 07 Navarra Grenache Rosado
$9.99 bottle / $113.89 case"
A delightful rose. Enticing nose of wild
strawberries and raspberries. The flavors are juicy and well-extracted, with a
fine, dry, lingering finish. Great spring and summer wine.
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
This 100% Syrah exhibits intense aromas of black cherries, blueberries and anise, with ripe, plumy flavors that are accented by cocoa and cracked pepper notes.
Ceremino 06 Tinta de Toro
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
Rich blackberry and damson plum aromas, with scents of sandalwood, followed
by plush, medium-bodied berry and plum fruit flavors that keep on going through
the dried fruit finish.
Pagos Quintana 06 Ribera del Duero
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
Lovely bouquet of black cherries, raspberries and minerals. Finely-fruited
and elegant in the modern style, with a lingering sweet-dry finish. Regular: $13
Marques de Arienzo 02 Rioja Crianza
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
An elegant, well-priced Crianza bottling. Rich nose of wild berries, crushed
roses and roasted nuts. The flavors are rich and well-structured, with that
classic sweet-dry finish that characterizes a classic Rioja. Regular: $12.99
El Quintanal 06 Ribera del Duero
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs
Rich cassis, berry. Blueberry and anise nose. Bold black fruit flavors coat
the palate, with mocha, shaved chocolate and roasted coffee bean undertones. A
lot of wine for the price. 87 points Parker. Reg: $13
Tres Barcos 04 Toro
$12.99 btl / $148.09 cs
Dark purple color. Intense nose of blackberries, black cherries and incense.
The flavors are fleshy and chewy, with roasted berry and meat characteristics,
underlain with minerals, licorice, mocha and chocolate. Regular: $15
Faustino V 02 Rioja Reserva
$13.99 btl / $159.49 cs
A fine Reserva. Rich bouquet of crushed roses, wild berries, and incense.
The flavors are maturing, showing a velvety overlay over the dryish, complex
flavors, marked by cocoa, clove, leather and cedar notes. Regular: $18
La Planella 05 Montsant
$16.99 btl / $193.69 cs
Almost opaque, this dense blend of Carignan, Syrah, Grenache and Cabernet is
very rich, aged for 8 months in oak. It is a glass-staining blend with lots of
black and blue fruits and an anise/licorice finish. This is a hedonistic wine
for current consumption.
La Montesa 04 Rioja
$17.99 btl / $205.09 cs
"This is a seriously fine Rioja. The vineyards are organically farmed and
the wines are bottled unfiltered and unfined. The 2004 Crianza "Montesa" is a
blend of 45% Tempranillo, 40% Garnacha, and 15% Graciano and Mazuelo with aging
in French oak. The wine has smoky, black fruit and herbal aromas. The palate is
silky with black cherry and black tea flavors and boasts a long, elegant finish.
A classy wine I really like!" -Arnie Millian. Also it was awarded 90 points from
Tanzer.
Marquιs de Griρon 04 "Caliza"
Syrah-Graciano, Dominio de Valdepusa
$21.99 btl / $250.69 cs
"This is a big, deeply colored, rich, delicious wine made from 65% Syrah and 35% Graziano. The smoky blueberry aromas come from the Syrah. The Graziano, one of the great grapes of Rioja, contributes acidity and structure. Other aromas range from cassis, blueberry, dried tart cherry, pipe tobacco and forest/earth. Medium-grained tannins. The palate boasts plush flavors of blueberry and black cherry." 93 points
Lagar Divino N/V Tierra de
Extremadura - Tempranillo
$14.99 per 3 liter box
This is a knock-out buy. Rich, black cherry, plum and blackberry aromas with
scents of crushed roses (found only in high quality wines). It boasts brilliant
dark fruit flavors, amazing depth and a fine pepper, mocha and spice-drizzled
finish. The price is less than $4 per 750 ml., a steal!
Vina Aljibes 07 Rosado, Tierra de Castilla
$10.99 bottle / $125.29 case
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier. This wine was voted as the best rose for its D.O.
in Spain by the Spanish D.O. winemakers association. Bright red cherry color
with loads of wild strawberry and fresh raspberry aromas, along with fragrant
lilac. On the mouth there are bright strawberries and raspberries with hints of
herbal aromatics.
