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Madrid | 1 | 96 (WA) | $313.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The 2015 Clos Santuy is produced with the grapes from an ungrafted, head-pruned 1.12-hectare vineyard in the village of Piquera de San Esteban in the province of Soria, just outside the limits of Ribera del Duero, so it’s sold as Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León. The vineyard is planted at some 968 meters in altitude on shallow sandstone soils and is enclosed by a dry stonewall. Bougnaud has been working and vinifying this plot separately since 2010 and noticed its personality and aging potential, but this 2015 is the first vintage to be released. This is a textbook elegant and fresh Ribera from the cooler part; it’s ripe and powerful but really in balance and includes some 10% of white Albillo grapes that surely add to the silky texture and the fresh sensation on the palate. What a portfolio Galia showed in 2015, and this jewel of the crown filled some 1,073 bottles in September 2017. Bravo! |
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Madrid | 1 | 96 (WA) | $268.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The nose of the 2016 Clos Santuy was a little more discrete and reticent than the 2016 Villages. This comes from a 1.2-hectare plot of ungrafted vines in the village of Piquera de San Esteban that somehow was left out of the Ribera del Duero appellation. There is a sense of harmony and depth unlike that of the Villages, which felt more open and immediate. The palate is pure rock, austere and chalky, with a sense of minerality that was striking. It's approximately 80% Tempranillo and 20% Albillo fermented together with 20% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in one 225-liter barrel and one 600-liter demi-muid for 22 months. 1,095 bottles were filled in September 2018. |
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Madrid | 2 | 95 (WA) | $380.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)The nose of the 2016 Villages was stunning. It's a blend of Tempranillo with 9% Garnacha and 4% white Albillo from vineyards in Piquera de San Esteban, Fuentelcésped, Hontangas, Cuevas de Provanco, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Trigueros del Valle. It fermented by soil types with indigenous yeasts and some 20% full clusters (the Garnacha was 100% whole clusters) and matured in a mixture of 225-liter barriques, 600-liter demi-muids and 1,200-liter foudres for 21 months. The élevage was very respectful with the wine, which comes through as floral and terribly aromatic, ripe without excess and with a medium to full-bodied palate, pungent flavors and great length and persistence. The tannins are round and velvety, and there is a sense of integration and balance that I liked very much. 16,140 bottles and 230 magnums were filled in July 2018. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 98 (TA) | $248.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (98)It’s easy to forget that the first vintage of Garmón was as recent as 2014 such is the quality of the wine, but the García family’s longstanding association with the region has certainly contributed to its success Picked 10 days later than the 2017 this is my favourite release yet, combining vineyards aged between 30 and 100 years in Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla. Chalky, balanced and effortlessly refined, with notes of red berries, fennel and spice, subtle oak and thrilling freshness. A truly great Ribera. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) | $196.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (97)Eduardo García used fruit from six different villages – Anguix, Baños de Valdearados. La Aguilera, Moradillo, Quintanilla de Onésimo and Tubilla del Lago – to produce the latest vintage of this world-class red, blending their characters as an artist might mix a palette of colours. Spicy, chalky, structured yet refined, with haunting perfume, subtle oak, enviable density, energy and poise and the concentration to age. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (TA) | $261.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (97)Eduardo García makes this outstanding assemblage of Tinto Fino and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon with grapes sourced from Anguix, Baños de Valdearados, Moradillo and Tubilla del Lago. It's a wine that illustrates his skills as a blender, showing a well-judged combination of structure and acidity. Clove spice, plum, orange zest and blueberry flavours are framed by scented, lightly toasty oak. One of the best Garmón releases yet. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (WA) | $232.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)The stunning 2021 Pancrudo has a nose of violets, rose petals and translucent red berries with a twist of spice and herbs, aromatic, intoxicating, profound and intense. It has a medium-bodied, elegant palate with vibrant acidity (acid berries), pungent and persistent flavors and fine-boned tannins. It's pure Garnacha from Badarán with power and ripeness, 14.5% alcohol and full development of aromas and flavors. It is nuanced, complex and balanced. It matured in foudre and one-third of the volume in concrete egg. It has to be the finest wine I have ever tasted from Gómez Cruzado. Bravo! 8,981 bottles were filled in May 2023. |
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Rioja | 2 | 96 (DC) | $492.00 | |||||
Decanter (96)This has a burnished mahogany colour - pale and interesting with an intense nose, coffee, tertiary notes, forest floor, balsam and tree bark. On the palate graceful plum fruit is now giving way to raisin, toffee, balsam, coffee, spice box and creamy caramel. It has a refined texture with super complexity and balance alongside a lovely freshness, elegance and length. A classic, old school, mature Rioja which is very much alive and a joy to drink. It’s at its peak but should plateau at this level for some time if well stored. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WE) | $318.00 | |||||
Wine Enthusiast (96)This deep-garnet-colored wine has aromas of blackberry, black currant and olive tapenade. It is soft at first sip, and then rugged tannins build on the palate, ferrying flavors of dark plum, pomegranate, cocoa powder, thyme and orange zest that wend their way to a surprisingly bright finish. Drink through 2035. |
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Galicia | 1 | - | $94.00 | |||||
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The Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Capelinos 2019 exemplifies the distinguished terroir of Ribeira Sacra, meticulously cultivated on terraced vineyards overlooking the Sil River. Crafted by the esteemed Bodegas Guimaro, this vintage harnesses the robust character of the Mencía grape, handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, it undergoes a subtle ageing process in French oak barrels, imparting nuanced complexity without overshadowing its inherent fruit finesse. The 2019 release exhibits a deep ruby hue, aromatic layers of red berries, and balanced tannins, culminating in a persistent, elegant finish. This wine reflects the passion and expertise of the producer, delivering a harmonious expression that pairs impeccably with hearty Galician cuisine or fine cheeses. Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Capelinos 2019 stands as a testament to the region’s vinicultural excellence. |
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Galicia | 1 | - | $94.00 | |||||
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Discover the exquisite Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Pombeiras 2020, a testament to Ribeira Sacra's esteemed terroir. Crafted by the renowned Guimaro estate, this wine is predominantly made from the noble Mencía varietal, meticulously hand-harvested from the sun-kissed vineyards of Finca Pombeiras. The grapes undergo a gentle fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving the wine's vibrant fruit character and delicate acidity. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, it gains subtle complexity and refined tannins. The 2020 vintage exhibits a deep ruby hue, unveiling aromas of ripe red berries, floral notes, and a hint of mineral undertones reflective of the region's slate-rich soils. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of brightness and structure, culminating in a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for pairing with gourmet dishes, the Guimaro Ribeira Sacra Finca Pombeiras 2020 embodies sophistication and craftsmanship for the discerning wine enthusiast. |
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - | $675.00 | |||||
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Castilla y Leon | 2 | - | $551.00 | |||||
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Castilla y Leon | 3 | - | $515.00 | |||||
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 94 (WA) | $278.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)The 2019 Hacienda Monasterio is floral, aromatic and precise, showing good but contained ripeness, with 15% alcohol. It's a similar blend as in previous years—80% Tinto Fino, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot and 2% Malbec. This is the first vintage they used their new 10,000-liter oak vat, so there are more lots fermented separately and then blended to create this cuvée that shows very good balance, juiciness, concentration, structure and power but with freshness and balance. Their idea is to gradually replace the Merlot with Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon, but that's going to be a slow process. They have 12 different soils classified on the property, and in 2019 they selected different soils for each wine, something that was not done in 2017; there will be more changes in this direction in the future. 182,666 bottles produced. It was bottled in June 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 95 (WA) | $416.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)Somehow I didn't taste the 2017 Hacienda Monasterio, but I did taste the 2017 Reserva, which is quite impressive for such a challenging year in Ribera del Duero. They suffered less from the frost on the property, which is quite warm and usually frost-free. The wine has a seductive nose that combines raspberries and cranberries with herbs and flowers. It's ripe at 15% alcohol, but it does not show heat or alcohol. This is 80% to 82% Tinto Fino and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon that matured in barrel for some 20 months. It's medium to full-bodied, juicy, rich and velvety, with fine, chalky tannins. The wine really transcends the challenges of the vintage and delivers more than I expected. 35,000 bottles produced. |
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Castilla y Leon | 3 | 94 (VN) | $1,340.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)(78% tempranillo and 22% cabernet sauvignon; aged for 20 months in small French oak barrels): Deep ruby. Intense aromas of blackcurrant, cherry compote and licorice, with a suggestion of sexy oak spices. Supple and broad but lively, with ripe, sweet dark berry flavors lifted by juicy acidity. Smooth, sweet and seamless on the finish, which hangs on with outstanding tenacity and youthful tannic grip. |
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Castilla y Leon | 3 | - | $675.00 | |||||
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - | $703.00 | |||||
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The top shelf expression of Hacienda Monasterio, the Reserva Especial is not produced every year and could be the equivalent of a Gran Reserva. It is typically a Temperanillo-dominated blend complemented with Cabernet Sauvignon. Quantities may vary but for the 2015 vintage, only 4,000 bottles were produced. Although sitting in bottle for years now, the estate doesn’t allow anyone to taste the wine until it's actually released, which is usually a few months later in the calendar year than its younger siblings.
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While Rioja is still the region that springs to mind for most consumers when thinking about Spain, wines from other regions are slowly yet assertively making themselves known. There are the dark, arresting wines of Priorat, the crisp, apply whites made from the Godello grape, the often almost Burgundian Ruedas, the ‘cult’ wines like Vega Sicilia… not just rustic, oxidative wines any longer, but rather intriguing and individual vinous experiences.
