Spain
2019 Comando G La Bruja de Rozas
IPOVIVA LA GARNACHA! Especially from the high hills above Madrid-Sierra de Gredos. Old vines in terrain so rugged it was all but abandoned, until Dani...
View full detailsLustau Amontillado Los Arcos
SkurnikThis is a non-vintage dry Amontillado that acquires a rich and nutty flavor through years of aging. It is amber in color with hazelnut, almond an...
View full details2019 Tajinaste Listan Negro Tradicional
David Bowler100% Listan Negro, soft fleshy fruit notes Beaujolais like with strong cherry and blackberry. Soft melodic mouth feel with a very pretty tannins th...
View full details2020 Dominio de Tares 'Baltos' Mencia
The Spanish Acquisition100% Mencia. More full bodied than one would expect but still containing fresh pomegranate edginess.
(375ml) 2019 La Rioja Alta Reserva Vina Alberdi
SkurnikTextbook Rioja barely showing a day of age. Lovely nose of orange rind, pomegranate, crushed flowers and cloves. Easy drinking with a wide range of...
View full details2018 Fronton de Oro Tintilla
David BowlerAnother weird varietal, “Tintilla” is named after a Spanish word referring to the stain left on tablecloths by the deep red juice. Very aromatic wi...
View full details2018 Viña Solorca Ribera del Duero Barrica
The Spanish AcquisitionTouted in Eric Asimov's column as one of the best Ribera del Dueros under $20. We concur! Light oak and fab fruit texture. Crunchy and dense.
2018 Frontaura Toro Crianza
The Spanish Acquisition100% Tinto de Toro. Deep dark black fruits with touches of eucalyptus, vanilla and coconut. Velvety texture with tobacco, spice and a touch of anis...
View full details2019 Los Bermejos Espumoso Malvasia Brut Nature
David Bowler100% Malvasia aged for 9 months sur lie from volcanic soils. Really dry, Champagne like texture with sweet fruit nose that is hidden behind a firey...
View full details2018 Castellroig Reserva Brut Rosato Cava
RegalTwo of my favorites red grapes native to Penedes make this wine, Garnatxa and Trepat. A clean, bright, strawberry-pink sparkling. Characteristic ar...
View full details2020 Valderiz Valdehermoso Ribera del Duero Crianza
RegalPure Ribera expression with soft tannins, pure fruit and slight hints of cocoa and licorice.
Lustau Cream Capataz Andres Sherry
SkurnikMahogany colour with coppery reflections. Concentrated aromas of smoky wood, dates, dry figs and raisins. Fresh, silky with a balanced acidity.
2020 Tajinaste Listan Blanco
David Bowler100% Listan Blanco, the oldest stocks of which were planted in 1914! A small portion of the wine is aged 2 months in new wood, adding a light oakin...
View full details2021 Vinatigo Gual
David BowlerOur most desired wine from the Canary Islands and one we cannot keep on the shelves. 100% Gual barrel fermented in 25% new French. Round and fat n...
View full details2020 La Osa Trasto Blanco Albarín
BonhomieSunshine in a glass made from 100% Albarín from Tierra de León. The 2018 vintage is lifted and aromatic, very food friendly and balanced. Perfect ...
View full details2020 Moli dels Capellans Conca de Barbera Atrepat Aromatico
WildmanInsane value. The whole staff thought this was a $30 wine. From the grape Trepat in the Barbera area of Spain. Fresh, pomegranate nose with load...
View full details2019 Suertes del Marques 7 Fuentes Valle de la Orotava
PolanerBlend of Tintilla and Listán Negro. Strong and apparent notes of plum, cherry, cranberry, dust, spice and some weird mineral concoction. Full bodie...
View full details2019 Rejadorada Temple
Regal Virtual100% Tempranillo from Toro, Spain. Aged in American and French Oak barrels for 12 months, and bottle aged to maturation. Rich, ripe black fruit aro...
View full detailsHardshore Distilling Gin
Blueprint BrandsThe flagship spirit at Hardshore Distilling Company in Portland, Maine is their Hardshore Original Gin, a bright spirit made with five botanical...
View full details2019 CVNE Rioja Blanco 'Monopole'
Skurnik100% Viura grapes come from the higher altitute ‘Rioja Alta’ subzone. That elevation, plus Atlantic influences, help to moderate the climate. The ...
View full details2022 Los Bermejos Listan Negro Rosado Brut Nature
David BowlerThe base wine is 100% Listan Negro from a single vintage. The grapes are very gently pressed in a pneumatic press, resulting in a very pale salmon...
View full details2015 Protos Ribera del Duero Reserva
Monsieur ToutonStraight up classic Ribera del Duero with all the faints and whimpers needed to give it edge, depth and finesse. Fat ripe texture with loads of den...
View full details2021 Vinatigo Marmajuelo
David Bowler100% Marmajuelo fermented and aged on the lees in stainless steel. Juan Jesus first discovered this little known variety on the island of Hierro. T...
View full details2015 CVNE Rioja Reserva Vina Real
SkurnikFrom vineyards in the Rioja Alavesa sub-zone, this drinks much more full-bodied than other Tempranillos from the region. 2 years in barrel and 2 in...
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