Deep, sweet dark-cherry fruit forms a solid foundation for this impressive wine. ThereÂ’s a touch of menthol oak on the nose; plenty of leather and earth accents in the mouth, coupled with good acidity, keep the palate complex and lively. Finishes long, wi Read More
Cava made with a coupage of local Macabeu, Xarel.lo amb Parellada varieties. Thanks to its long breeding for a minimum period of 24 months, it reaches an extraordinary structure and a great bouquet. The smoothness and elegance of this cava makes it the best companion for any meal. Sparkling Wine Sparkling Wine Imported Read More
Cava, Spain Cristalino Cava Brut is a sparkling wine from Spain, made from the grape varietals Macabeo 50%, Parellada 35% and Xarello 15%. Produced by Jaume Serra, this lovely sparkler offers a fine alternative to Champagne at less than half the price. Cristalino Cava Brut has a bright green-gold color and shows fine bubbles. It has a pleasant nose of green apples, peaches, toast, flowers, cinnamon and herbs. Crisp and bright, dry with medium-full body, this sparkler offers rich flavors of apples, figs, lemon, roasted almonds and pie crust. It is fruit-forward and balanced, with a clean, lemony finish. Enjoy Cristalino Cava Brut as an apéritif and with chicken salad, shellfish, paella, filet of sole and fruit desserts. Read More
Red with a pale purplish-violet hue which is darker at the heart of the bulb and redat the rim. Aroma of fresh fruit mingling with the subtle fragrance of the oak. On the palate, the general sensation is of smoothness, evolving gently towards theback of the palate with a moderately sharp bite and, below the tongue, this samesensation is combined with caramel. Read More
Maturing, yet still fresh, this traditional-style red shows dried cherry, sweet vanilla and tobacco notes with a silky texture, with enough grip for food. Drink now through 2009.(WS) Read More
Founded for the 1998 vintage by Luis Valentín and Carmen Enciso, (Valen-Ciso), Rioja natives with extensive experience in the making, tasting and commercialization of Rioja wines. Minority partners include former managers of Radoux, makers of the finest French oak barriques, and growers in the best areas of the Rioja Alta. Valencisos objective is to produce a single wine of the highest quality and authenticity, released as Reserva. Aromatic volume rather than physical weight (in the manner of French Burgundy and the greatest Riojas of the past) is the Valenciso ideal. Wine Spanish Still Wine Read More
Red Wine Tempranillo from Finca Allende Spain. Bottled unfiltered for the USA market, the 2001 Allende exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with a sumptuous nose of figs, black currants, blackberries, cigar box, and smoky vanilla. Full-bodied, rich, a Read More
Red Wine Tempranillo from Emilio Moro Spain. This wine was made from truly top-quality grapes of excellent ripeness, which is demonstrated from the beginning to the end of the tasting. The wine displays an intense colour with a bluish rim and a cherry-red Read More
Red Wine Tempranillo from Berberana Spanish. Deep ruby red, clear and bright. Clearly shows qualities from its oak ageing. Round and full, meaty, well-balanced, aromatic and with a lingering aftertaste. Read More
An amazing bargain from Spain, this blend of mourvedre, grenache, and syrah bursts with plum, blackberry, and licorice-infused fruit. There is a bit of pepper as well, and the wine is silky, soft, and opulent. Serve it at a barbecue. Read More
Wine Tasting NotesLayers of ripe berry, black fruit, and pepper on the nose and palate. Lots of complexity, very forward now but structured for aging. Concentrated, yet soft and silky. Polished. Read More
Perfumed with spice and vanilla, this supple red offers berry, cherry and vanilla flavors, with just enough tannin for grip. A nice match with lighter dishes. Drink now. Read More
This wine has floral overtones and is typified by the peach or melon aromas that are always present. A flinty, dry white, it is suitable for summer drinking Read More
Mr. Isaac Muga opened his first cellar in 1932, establishing the artisan work that was so well accepted in the market over the years. At his death in 1969, his sons Manuel and Isaac took over the management and winemaking of the winery. We could label this winery as the most traditionalist Rioja producer. Bodegas Muga is located in the historical Barrio de La Estación (railway station district) in Haro. The facilities (270,000 square foot) are two centuries old, built mainly of stone and oak. In fact, oak is paramount in the winery. There are 200 oak deposits as well as 14,000 barrels, made out of different types of oak ranging from French oak (Allier, Tronçais or Jupilles), American, Hungarian, Russian and even the small consignment of Spanish oak.. The 2004 Muga Reserva is dark ruby-colored with an enticing nose of pain grille, pencil lead, crushed stone, and blackberry. This leads to an elegant wine with layers of flavor, several years of aging potential, and a lengthy finish. Jay Miller Wine Advocate . Read More