Artuke is a small winery located in Baños de Ebro, a village in Rioja Alavesa on the banks of the river. They are part of Rioja’n’Roll, a group of young producers who are committed to making singular wines that... Read More
Very intense cherry red color with tones of purple. Presents in the nose a great concentration of aromas of ripe red fruit with floral nuances. In the mouth it is a well structured rich wine that evokes tastes of blackberry, plum... Read More
An elegant expression of premium Rioja vines made from Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. Aged for 3 years as a minimum. 18 months in American and French oak barrels and 18 more in bottle. The end result is rounded, flavoursome... Read More
This best selling red from Rioja has great fruit concentration. It is wonderfully silky and smooth on the palate with a light soft finish. Classic in style, this will pair well with grilled meats and tomato based sauces.... Read More
Vibrant and juicy wine from the Jumilla region of Spain, the fruit for this wine comes from old vines grown in chalky limestone. This purple-colored wine offers superb aromatics of wood smoke, damp earth, violets, and blueberry... Read More
Chocolate, mocha, sage and lavender on the nose. The aromas are incredibly detailed and demonstrate why you should take time to smell your wine as well as taste! On the palate, black and red fruits prevail, with meaty elements... Read More
Juan Antonio Ponce's wine, crafted from 40–60-year-old Bobal vines in Manchuela, defies expectations with its unique process involving 100% whole clusters and aging in old wooden vats. Aromas of earthy dark red fruits... Read More
A fun, easy-going style of Rioja made with 100% Garnacha (Grenache). Dark berry fruit aromas, along with subtle floral and spice undertones. A terrific every day value to enjoy with hard cheeses, serrano ham, grilled meats, and... Read More
Deep purple color, the aromatics erupt from the glass featuring a mix of crushed red and black fruits, and sweet spice tinged with cedar. An incredible value, possessing fantastic fruit, excellent mid-palate depth and ripe tannins.... Read More
This red almost drinks like a cross between a Cru Beaujolais and a Cotes du Rhone: it is redolent with sweet black cherry, leather and subtle woody herbs a la rosemary and marjoram. A beautiful counterpoint to the “Old Spain”... Read More
A new custom cuvée for Eric Solomon. Coster dels Olivers is a blend of 60% Carinyena, 30% Garnatxa, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on slate soils by the Sangenis family of Porrera. A combination of younger vine fruit,... Read More
Roasted walnuts and chocolate to the cherries and dark plums. This is juicy and expressive on the medium-bodied palate with fine, silky tannins and a very long and nicely creamy finish with a hint of vanilla to the succulent red... Read More
El Jefe is a one liter bottle of Tempranillo, sustainably produced by a family owned estate in Castilla y Leon (NW Spain) just south of Toro. The family has been growing grapes in this region for three generations. They ferment... Read More
This 100% Garnacha offers a lovely perfume of spices, mineral, and wild cherry. This perfectly balanced mix of flavors lends itself to an intensely fruity wine with loads of taste, a smooth texture, and a pure, fruit-filled finish.... Read More
A rare find in the inexpensive red wine realm. A big dark Spanish wine made with Tempranillo that's perfect with food, but nice on its own as well since it's not too tannic. Ribera del Duero is Rioja's little brother... Read More
Friend and Farmer is the dream of three brothers, Francisco, Javier and Luis Parra, a way to celebrate their home of La Mancha by raising organically and biodynamically grown grapes. This easy-drinking red wine is made from Tempranillo... Read More
This full-bodied red from an excellent producer on the Canary Islands is made entirely of listán negro, one of the major local grapes, grown in high-altitude, terraced vineyards. It's juicy and lightly tannic, with... Read More
Gulp Hablo Fresco is an easy drinking, light-bodied wine that’s full of fresh herbs, strawberries, cherries, wet stones, and straight up deliciousness. It straddles the line between rose and red wine and reminds us of adult... Read More
This wine is a blend of Tempranillo with Garnacha (Grenache) and Graciano. It spent 18 months in oak, rounding out the mouthfeel and bringing subtle toasty cocoa and vanilla notes to a core of dark fruit, cherry and licorice.... Read More
Complex nose of ripe plums and rich red fruit, combined with licorice and fig characters. On the palate the wine is generous, rich and spicy - weighty with good, concentrated red and black fruit, fine tannins, and fresh acidity... Read More
Grapes for Delmoro Tinto come from vineyards near the village of Venta del Moro, planted between 15 and 50 years ago. A 4ha single-vineyard called Paraje Guindal, planted in 1987, contributes the garnacha that makes up 80% of... Read More
Produced with selected vines from small parcels in the Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa, LAN D-12 revives the tradition of Riojan vine growers in the past of choosing their best tank to keep to drink themselves. This wine was aged... Read More
Refreshing citrus notes of orange, lemon, and lime blended with jammy red fruit notes of strawberry and cherry; floral notes of orange blossom and honey suckle.
The 2020 Manchuela from Rus Jimenez (and selected by Mary Taylor) is crafted from the Moravia Agria grape, which I have never previously had the pleasure to taste. The wine is made from forty-five year-old vines, fermented with... Read More
Montebuena Rioja is a shining example of Rioja’s new school style, where terroir takes center stage over heavy oak. Made from 100% Tempranillo, this medium to full bodied wine bursts with bright aromas of raspberry sauce,... Read More