Wine List

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Spain

It may seem surprising that Spain has more vineyards than any other nation accounting for 15% of the world’s total, but when you take a look at the land you can easily see that just about anywhere in Spain is perfect for growing grapes and making wine. It has all the basics, mountains and rivers rive rs are everywhere, and it’s almost entirely surrounded by water, Spain also is for the most part quite dry in climate and high in altitude. All the land depicted in a lighter shade is well over 1,500 feet above sea level and in many places much more. Some of the more well known wine regions are labeled above for your convenience.

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Vino Dulce Sweet wines made from late harvest grapes

Sweet Dessert Wines 414

Telmo Rodriguez Molino Real Moscatel, Malaga 2005

418

Jorge Ordonez Victoria #2 Moscatel, Malaga 2008 375 ml

28

417

Oremus Late Harvest Tokaji 2008

45

416

Oremus Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos 2000 Furmint 500 ml

65

411

Amatus Late Harvest Monastrell, Jumilla 2009

36

500 ml

Furmint 375 ml

500 ml

65

Vino Fuerte Fortified wines

Jerez-Xérèz-Sherry y Sanlúcar de Barrameda 3 oz Glass

Bodegas Hidalgo “La Gitana” Manzanilla

6

Alexandro Amontillado

7

Alexandro Oloroso

7

Lustau “East India Solera” Cream Sherry

9

Pedro Ximénez Bodegas Toro Albalá, “La Noria,” Montilla*Moriles 2003

9

Porto Fonseca LBV 2007

10

Niepoort 10 Years Tawny

12

Madeira The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve “Charleston” Sercial

10

The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve “Boston” Bual

10

3

Burbujas Bubbles

Cava is Spain’s sparkling wine made in the Traditional Method as it is done for Champagne. The traditional grapes for Cava are Macabeu, Parellada, and Xarel*lo, but Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are also used. Cava 112 c

Casteller Brut NV

24

110 c

Sierra Crusset Brut NV

36

100 c

Juvé y Camps Brut Nature Gran Reserva 2008

36

103 c

Canals & Munné Brut Gran Reserva 2008

36

106 c

Naveran Brut « Dama » 2009 Chardonnay, Parrellada

44

109 c

Naveran Perles Blanques Brut « Cuvée Antonia » 2010 Chardonnay

52

105 c

Raventós i Blanc Brut Gran Reserva 2002

95

Cava Rosé 113 c

Casteller Brut Rosé NV

101 c

Juvé y Camps Brut Rosé

104 c

Canals & Munné Brut Reserva Rosé 2009

107 c

Sumarroca Brut Reserva Rosé NV

24

Trepat, Garnacha

36

Pinot Noir Monsatrell, Garnacha

Pinot Noir

36 52

Vino Spumante It is a pleasure to be able to offer this delightful wine. 114 c

Scarpetta Brut Rosé, Italy

Franconia, Pinot Noir

36

Natural Apple Cider Apple cider is popular in northern Spain. It is low in alcohol and very refreshing. 52 c

Isategi Natural Apple Cider, Pais Vasco 2011

18

4

Vino Blanco Demi-Sec 4c

Peter Nicolay Riesling, Mosel Deutscher Qualitatswein 2011

28

24 c

Domaine Huet, “Le Haut*Lieu” Vouvray 2010 Chenin Blanc

48

1c

La Ardilla, Moscato de Valencia 2010

28

Catalan Whites 25 c

Huguet de Can Feixes, Penedès 2009 Parellada, Macabeo, Chardonnay, Malvasia de Sitges

36

3c

Gramona “Gessamí” Penedès 2010

40

8c

Vinya D'Irto Garnacha Blanca, Terra Alta 2011

44

45 c

Odysseus Pedro Ximénez, Priorat 2007

46

17 c

Font de la Figuera Viognier, Priorat 2010

52

Muscat de Alexandra & Frontignan, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer

Wines of Northern Spain 19 c

Gañeta, Getariako Txakolina 2010

36

14 c

Ulacia, Getariako Txakolina 2011

40

48 c

Branbazan Etiqueta Verde Albariño, Rias Baixas 2010

36

2c

Santiango Ruiz Albariño, Rias Baixas 2011

40

49 c

Davide Albariño, Rias Baixas 2011

52

35 c

Pazo Treixadura, Ribeiro 2008

32

22 c

Viña Almirante, Vicius « Barrel Fermented » Albariño, Rias Baixas 2009

42

7c

Egeo Verdejo, Rueda 2011

32

44 c

Balnea Verdejo, Rueda 2011

28

5

Vino Blanco Dry Whites 60 c

Heidi Schrock Furmint, Weinbauerin in Rust, Neusiedlersee*Huggeland, Austria 2008

44

42 c

Scarpetta Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie 2011

48

56 c

Mayu Pedro Ximénez, Dimaro Vineyard, Elqui Valley 2012

36

18 c

M. Chapoutier “Petite Ruche” Crozes*Hermitage 2008

56

Sauvignon Blanc 5c

Emmolo, Napa Valley 2011

36

6c

Henri Bourgeois, Petit Clos, Marlborough 2011

36

46 c

Henri Bourgeois, Les Baronnes, Sancerre 2011

38

43 c

La Fuente, Maule Valley 2010

28

16 c

Moshin Vinyards, Dry Creek Valley 2010

36

54 c

Domaine de la Vauvise, Sancerre 2011

38

47 c

Jean*Max Roger, Cuvee G.C., Sancerre 2010

44

61 c

Craggy Range, Single Vineyard, Martinborough 2012

40

Chardonnay 33 c

Idrias, Somontano 2011

32

er

15 c

Verget Chablis, 1 Cru Vaillons 2009

50

9c

Jeon Leon, Penedès 2010

32

40 c

La Fuente, Maule Valley 2011

48

41 c

Evening Land, Bourgogne 2010

48

32 c

Pisoni Family Winery « Lucia » Santa Lucia Highlands 2009

64

50 c

Shug, Los Carneros 2010

52

51 c

Moshin, Russian River Valley 2008

52

55 c

Sanglier Chardonnay, Sonoma County 2010

44

10 c

Calanchi Di Vaiano, Lazio 2011

52

12 c

Fritz, Russian River Valley 2010

44

29 c

Capture « Ma Vie Carol » Sonoma 2010

75

31 c

El Molino, Napa Valley, Rutherford 2008

85

27 c

Forman, Napa Valley 2007

75

51 c

Signorello Hope’s Cuvee, Napa Valley

95

62 c

Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly*Fuíssé 2010

75

6

Vino Blanco Rioja Whites Viura, the white wine grape variety of the Rioja Valley, outstanding ageing ability showing mature and developed flavors 11 c

Ostatu 2011

28

11 c

Pedro Benito Urbina 2011

32

34 c

Ad Libitum Tempranillo Blanco 2010

44

13 c

Alvaro Palacios “Plácet” 2008

44

30 c

Marques de Murrieta “Capellania” 2004

42

R. Lopez de Heredia Aged Rioja Whites Traditional – R. Lopez de Heredia, established in 1877, is Rioja’s most renowned and iconic winery. Their wines are single vineyard designates and the ageing regime is long and meticulous, 6 to 10 years ageing in American oak barrels, and another 6 to 10 years ageing in the their cellars after bottling. The corks are sealed with wax which makes opening them an exciting task. 69 c

Lopez de Heredia, Viña Gravonia Reserva 2003

44

21 c

Lopez de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Reserva 1996

65

53 c

Lopez de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 1991

95

Vino Rosado 58 c

Gañeta, Getariako Txakolina Rosé 2012

40

57 c

Balandran Les Mugues Rosé, Costières de Nîmes 2012

36

59 c

Corte alla Flora, Podere del Giuggiolo Rosé, Toscana 2012

28

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Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada

The Rioja wine region occupies the greater part of La Rioja, one of seventeen autonomous communities that together form Spain, as can be seen in the dark area in the map to the right. The most prominent feature in the landscape is perhaps the Ebro River, snakes its way through the valley and continues on over the high plains of Aragon in the east before it reaches the Mediterranean Sea near the Priorat. The soil is largely sand, limestone and clay, with chalk deposits in the Rioja Alta and Alavesa sub*zones roughly between Logroño and Haro. The slightly warmer Rioja Baja to the right is largely dedicated to the planting of Garnacha. The mountains which lie along the north shelter the valley from the excessive rainfall and provide cool winds which help the vines retain desirable levels of acidity. Tempranillo is the principal grape variety used for red wine in Rioja. Garnacha, Garnacha Mazuelo, Mazuelo and Graciano are traditionally used in blending. The Traditional Style is lighter bodied with fine tannins and floral aromas brought on by the American oak barrels used for ageing. Modern Style is full bodied with firm tannins aged in French oak for shorter periods of time for a more concentrated and powerful wine. R. Lopez de Heredia Traditional – R. Lopez de Heredia, established in 1877, is Rioja’s most renowned and iconic winery. Their wines are single vineyard designates and the ageing regime is long and meticulous, 6 to 10 years ageing in American oak barrels, and another 6 to 10 years ageing in the their cellars after bottling. The corks are sealed with wax which makes opening them an exciting task. 74

Viña Cubillo Crianza 2005

56

53

Viña Bosconia Reserva 2003

75

8

Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva 1995

125

3

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 1994

135

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Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada

La Rioja Alta Traditional – La Rioja Alta is a large estate producer established in 1890. The entire vineyard holdings amount to approximately 750 acres. American oak is used. 160

Finca San Martín 2009

36

114

Viña Alberdi Reserva 2006

44

190

Viña Arana Reserva 2004

60

180

Viña Ardanza Reserva 2001

75

47

La Rioja Alta Gran Reserva 1998

82

361

La Rioja Alta « 904 » Gran Reserva 1997

95

175

La Rioja Alta « 890 » Gran Reserva 1995

185

Faustino Traditional – Established in 1861, Faustino is a large estate producer in the Rioja Alavesa with well over 1,200 acres of vineyard. The Martinez family sold their wine in bulk for 70 years until Faustino Martinez began bottling in 1930 under various vineyard names. The Faustino brand was initiated in 1960. 110

Faustino V Reserva 2006

372

Faustino I Gran Reserva 1964

48 295

Pedro Benito Urbina Traditional – Pedro Urbina is a fourth generation grower and winemaker in the Rioja Alta. True to tradition Urbina cellars his wines for what seems an exceedingly long time. The vintage selection below is his current release. 193

Urbina Reserva Especial 2001

75

128

Urbina Gran Reserva Especial 1994

95

Compania Vinicula del Norte de España, CVNE Traditional – CVNE is a large producer established in 1879. American and French oak are used. CVNE also produces Contino, a single vineyard wine, Contino covers 135 acres under vine and features an ancient Olive tree situated in the center of the vineyard. Located in the Rioja Alavesa, Contino lies directly across the Ebro River from the Lanciano vineyard. The two vineyards are connected by a ruined Roman bridge. 165

Viña Real Reserva 2005

55

167

CVNE Imperial Reserva 2004

75

105

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 1995

210

103

CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 1990

170

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Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada

Luis Gurpegui Muga Traditional – The Gurpegui family first started making wine in 1872. The winery is named after Gonzalo de Berceo, (ca. 1190 – before 1264,) Benedictine monk, poet and first to publish in the Castillian language. The “Prefiloxerico 2006” is sourced from a unique 2 hectare vineyard in the Rioja Alavesa with 140 year old vines planted on their original root stock. 113

Gonzalo de Berceo Rioja Reserva 2006

50

366

Gonzalo de Berceo Rioja Reserva 2004

50

363

Los Dominio de Berceo Prefiloxerico 2006

115

Marqués de Murrieta Traditional Traditional / Modern – Marqués de Murrieta is a large estate producer established in 1855, the oldest of all Rioja wineries. Castillo Ygay, a 740 acre estate, uses its finest crop for the Reserva Especial. Mostly Tempranillo with Mazuelo aged in American oak for an extensive period, up to 7 years. The Dalmau however, is a powerful, modern style wine aged in new French oak barrels. 57

Marques de Murrieta Reserva 2007

48

66

Marqués de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva 2004

115

287

Marqués de Murrieta Dalmau 2004

135

Bodegas LAN Traditional / Modern – Apart from the large production of crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva wines, LAN produces exceptional single vineyard wines, the Limited Edition and the Culmen. The vineyard “Viña Lanciano,” about 160 acres, is located in the Rioja Alta directly across the Ebro River from the Contino vineyard. The “Culmen,” a reference to the culmination of the vineyard’s potential, comes from oldest vines, 80 years, and is aged for 18 months in new French oak. The two vineyards are connected by a ruined Roman bridge. 89

Bodegas Lan Crianza 2008

32

68

Bodegas Lan Reserva 2007

45

28

Bodegas Lan « Culmen » Reserva 2007

43

Bodegas Lan « Viña Lanciano Edicion Limitada » 2006

95

141

Bodegas Lan, Lanciano Reserva 2005

56

143

Bodegas Lan Gran Reserva 2005

60

125

Bodegas Muga Traditional / Modern – The Muga family believes that if it’s going to be done right, they better do it themselves. This winery makes their own oak barrels. 109

Bodegas Muga Reserva 2008

52 10

Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada

Bodegas Artadi Modern – Artadi is a 165 acre estate in the Rioja Alavesa. Pagos Viejos is 100% Tempranillo from 75 year old vines. Viña El Pison is 100% Tempranillo sourced from a single vineyard planted on pure chalk and limestone soils in 1920. French oak is used. 150

Artadi, Pagos Viejos 2006

95

242

Artadi, Pagos Viejos 2005

105

Marqués de Cáceres Modern – Marqués de Cáceres was founded by Enrique Forner whose family lived in France during the Franco’s years in power and owns Chateau Camensac among other wineries. Forner established Marqués de Cáceres in 1970 with the help of Emile Peynaud and pioneered the use of French oak in Rioja. 224

Marqués de Cáceres Reserva 2008

261

Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva 1985

44 105

Bodegas Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Modern – Fernando Remírez de Ganuza slowly began acquiring small old vine plots in Rioja Alavesa. His unique approach to making wine involves separating the lower portion of each grape cluster from the top portion and with each making two separate wines. The Trasnocho is made with a unique bladder press that slowly extracts the juice without excessive bruising and exposure to oxygen. 374

Fincas de Ganuza 2005

75

206

Fincas de Ganuza 2004

75

Remírez de Ganuza 2004

95

64 170

Trasnocho 2006

125

Alvaro Palacios Modern – La Montesa is a 250 acre family vineyard in the Rioja Baja planted in 1942. Alvaro Palacios makes a truly modern Rioja style using Garnacha as the main grape in the blend. French oak is used. 99

La Montesa Crianza 2009

44

358

Propiedad H. Remondo Reserva 2008

75

11

Rioja Denominacion de Origen Calificada

Telmo Rodriguez Modern – Telmo Rodriguez travels to the four corners of Spain seeking out the best areas spots to develop native Spanish varieties and recover abandoned or forgotten vineyards. He is all about matching the grape with the place. Look for him in the Ribera Del Duero and Toro sections. Below is Remelluri, his family winery in the Rioja where it all began with his 1996 vintage. 125

Telmo Rodriguez “Lanzaga” 2008

75

61

Nuestra Señora de Remelluri Reserva 2008

75

Traditional Style Producers 140

Florentino Martinez Monje « Orlegi » 2011

133

Montes d’Segura 2004

44

375

Coto Imaz Reserva 2004

50

270

Bodegas Paternina “Conde de los Andes” 2004

65

307

Finca Valpiedra Reserva 2001

62

194

Solar de Randez 2001

53

318

Viña Salceda, “Conde de la Salceda” Reserva 2000

65

Modern Style Producers 26

David Sampedro Gil « Phincas » 2009

75

220

Siglo V Benedictine Monastir 2009

115

18

Benjamin Romero, Predicador 2008

82

196

La Calma 2007

36

33

El Puntido Rioja 2007

81

134

Bodegas Polus « 100% Graciano » 2006

50

186

Maetierra Dominum, Quatro Pagos Reserva 2005

68

227

Maetierra Dominum, Quatro Pagos Vintage 2005

125

50

Izadi Crianza 2005

54

149

Martin Cendoya, Reserva 2004

75

336

Finca Allende Calvario 2004

95

25

Señorio de San Vicente 2004

95

83

Vina Herminio “Excelsus” 2007

44

12

Navarra Denominacion de Origen

The Kingdom of Navarra and the Basque people have a shared history. In antiquity the area was home to the Vascones, the Basque people, and it was much larger. They resisted against the Romans, Visigoths, Franks, and Moors, until the 16th century when it was reduced in size and divided between France and Spain. To this day the Basque remain along the Pyrenees Mountains populating the adjoining provinces in France and Spain. Situated between Rioja and Bordeaux, it’s not at all surprising that the wine styles of Navarra are influenced by the two famous wine regions. Their creative use of both the classic grapes of Spain, Tempranillo and Garnacha, Garnacha and the major French varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is the foundation of a new distinctive style for red wine. It is worthy to note that Bodegas Magaña sources their root stock from the same nursery that supplies Chateaux Pétrus. The expression of Garnacha in the southern Navarra is part of a wider growing area for the grape which extends into Aragon. Cabernet Sauvignon Blends 290

Guelbenzu “Evo” 2006

232

Pago de Larrainzar 2005

129

Bodegas Magaña “Dignus” 2007

163

Bodegas Magaña “Calchetas” 2004

123

Bodegas Fernández de Arcaya, Viña Perguita Crianza 2005

60

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

95 40 75 36

Merlot 38

Bodegas Magaña 2009

95

209

Bodegas Magaña 2005

105

Garnacha 14

Pasolasmonjas 2008

55

183

Artazu de Santa Cruz 2005

70

13

País Vasco País Vasco, Vasco Basque Homeland, is home to three wine regions that produce the traditional Basque wine style called Txakolina, Txakolina and light bodied wine made with the Hondarribi grape. While Txakolina is mostly known by it white wine, Rosado and Red are also available. Hondarribi Beltza 78

Gorrondona, Bizkaiko Txakolina 2011

52

Aragon Garnacha country extends from the lower Rioja, through southern Navarra, and into western Aragon where Campo Campo de Borja, Borja Calatayud, Calatayud and Cariñena are located. The climate is warm and dry, perfectly suited for the Garnacha vines. Ribera del Quiiles is a country wine region that overlaps Campo de Borja and extends into Navarra. Campo de Borja Denominacion de Origen 102

Alto Moncayo, Veraton, Garnacha 2009

52

10

Alto Moncayo, Aquilon, Garnacha 2005

145

Ribera del Queiles Vino de la Tierra 215

Winery Arts « Number Nine » 2005

Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot

14

85

Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen

Ribera Del Duero is just a couple of hours drive north from Madrid onto the highlands of Castilla y León. The region covers an 80 mile stretch along the banks and the surrounds hills of the Duero River. Near the river there is alluvial soil, sand and clay. Further away from the river the soil is marl, chalk, and limestone. Some vineyards seem white due to the chalky soil. The climate is continental with hot, dry summers and extremely cold winters. However, summer temperatures drop considerably at night because of the altitude, allowing the vines to cool and rest. This prolongs the ripening process allowing the grapes more “hang time” to draw up the minerals from deep down beneath the ground. The principal grape is Tempranillo, Tempranillo known locally as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País. País Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Merlot and Malbec are allowed in blending where those grape varieties were already planted before the wine region was officially established. Bodegas Vega Sicilia « Valbuena » (Village Name) Bodegas Vega Sicilia was founded by Eloy Lecanda in 1864. He was the first to introduce Cabenert Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec to the region. However, it wasn’t until 1914 that the acclaimed Unico and the Valbuena wines became available. The extensive oak ageing process lasts from 5 to 10 years. 238

Alion 2007

145

228

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2006

265

221

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2004

265

353

Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5º 2003

295

233

Vega Sicilia Unico 2000

395

351

Vega Sicilia Unico 1996

425

354

Vega Sicilia Unico MV Blended Vintages 1990, 1991, 1996

495

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Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen

Tinto Pesquera « Pesquera » (Village Name) Alejandro Fernandez founded Tinto Pesquera in 1972 and made the first wines in a 16th century stone lagar. His first vintages brought world wide acclaim to the Ribera Del Duero. The wines are all 100% Tinto Fino. 157

Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2009

60

205

Condado de Haza 2008

65

161

Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2008

95

1

Tinto Pesquera “Janus” Gran Reserva 2003

235

334

Tinto Pesquera “Janus” Gran Reserva 1995

260

Bodegas Emilio Moro « Peñafiel » (Village Name) “Malleolus.” is drived from “Majuelo,” an old local term corrupted from the Latin meaning vineyard parcel. The vines, 100% Tinto Fino, are upwards of 75 years old. 94

Emilio Moro 2009

44

159

Emilio Moro Malleolus 2009

95

12

Emilio Moro Malleolus 2006

105

174

174 Emilio Moro Malleolus de Sanchomartin 2008

175

Emilio Moro Malleolus de Valderramiro 2000

195

4

Bodegas Arzuaga Navarro « Valbuena » (Village Name) Florentno Arzuaga purchased a huge estate, over 2,000 acres under vine, established a hotel and spa, and even has a game reserve with wild boar and red stag. The Reserva Especial is 100% Tinto Fino sourced from 80 year old vines, and the Reserva is blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 202

Arzuaga Reserva 2004

95

93

Arzuaga Reserva 1996

135

30

Arzuaga Reserva 1994

160

Mariano Garcia Fernández, et al. « Roa » (Village Name) Mariano Garcia Fernández, was chief winemaker for the iconic Vega Sicilia before launching his own brands with his sons Eduardo and Alberto. See Bodegas Maurodos in Toro. 23

Bodegas Aalto 2009

95

32

Eduardo Garcia, Astrales 2008

95

213

Bodegas Aalto 2004

115

16

Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen

Peter Sisseck « Quintanilla de Onésimo » (Village Name) Peter Sisseck, a native of Denmark, began in 1993 as the winemaker for Hacienda Monasterio, (he continues to consult on their production to this day, see Other Leading Producer,) and quickly became famous for his small production “Pingus,” (his childhood nickname,) in 1995. His wines are all 100% old vine Tinto Fino. 29

Flor de Pingus 2010

125

148

Hacienda Monasterio 2009

95

5

Hacienda Monasterio 2007

105

Dominio de Atatuta « San Esteban de Gormaz » (Village Name) Biodynamic Winemaker Bertand Sourdais, son of a Chinon maker of the Loire, studied in Bordeaux and was chosen by owner Miguel Sanchez to make this wine from pre*phylloxera Tinto Fino, 60*160 year old vines. 176

Dominio de Atauta 2006

245

Dominio de Atauta de Valdegatiles 2005

80 125

Bodegas Garcia Figuero « La Horra » (Village Name) Jose Maria Garcia and Milagros Figuero are a farming couple that in recent years decided to bottle their own wine rather than continue selling the fruit from their vineyard. They own and care for 45 hectares, (approximately 100 acres,) half of which is 60 years old. 20

Tinto Figuero “4 Months” 2008

40

153

Tinto Figuero “12 Months” 2005

60

208

Tinto Figuero Noble 2003

95

Aster « La Horra » (Village Name) Aster is owned by La Rioja Alta, so they had the money, time, and most importantly the patience. The group found the ideal location and in 1990 and planted the vineyard. They sold the grapes from the first harvests and didn’t make their own wine until 2000 in the newly built winery. 104

Aster Crianza 2006

44

31

Aster Reserva 2000

75

17

Ribera Del Duero Denominacion de Origen

Telmo Rodriguez « Roa » (Village Name) Telmo Rodriguez travels to the four corners of Spain seeking out the best areas spots to develop native Spanish varieties and recover abandoned or forgotten vineyards. He is all about matching the grape with the place. Look for him in the Rioja and Toro sections. 100

M2 de Matallana 2005

75

Bodegas Ismael Arroyo « Soltillo » (Village Name) Bodegas Ismael Arroyo is a family winery founded in 1979. The tradition of winemaking has been passed down from generation to generation in the family of Ismael Arroyo for 400 years. 70

Valsotillo Crianza Ribera del Duero 2009

60

45

Valsotillo Reserva Ribera del Duero 2004

95

Bodegas Fuentenarro « La Horra » (Village Name) Bodegas Fuentenarro is owned by the Pérez Garcia family. The youngest of the family owned vineyards are 20 years old and the oldest 70 years, 166

Viña Fuentenarro Crianza 2005

52

173

Viña Fuentenarro Reserva 2004

75

Other Leading Producers 97

Finca Villacreces « Pruno » 2010

48

35

Bodegas Vizcarra « Celia » 2009

165

84

Antidoto 2009

52

139

Aptus 2009

44

169

Perez Pascuas, Vina Pedrosa 2007

45

324

Finca Torremilanos « Cyclo » 2007

75

199

Casajus 2006

48

281

Bodegas Avelino Vegas, Fuentespina « F » 2004

222

Don Miguel « Comenge » 2004

160 65

18

Toro Denominacion de Origen

Toro is located along the Duero River a bit further west of the Ribera Del Duero wine region. The vineyards along the banks of the Duero have alluvial soil, but further away from the river the soil tends to be dry and sandy. The climate is continental with long, hot, dry summers and shorter cold winters. The principle red wine grape is Tinta de Toro, Toro a variation of Tempranillo that over time has adapted to the hot, dry climate of Toro. It yields smaller berries and thicker skins that its Tempranillo counterparts in the Ribera Del Duero and Rioja. This leads to a deeper color with a more intense aroma and structure than the Tempranillo found in other regions. Very old vines are common here because Toro escaped much of the phylloxera scourge that ravished the wines regions of Europe 100 years ago. The soil is dominated by sand and gravel which made it difficult for phylloxera, tiny aphid like insects, to travel across the land and attack the trunk of the vine. Bodegas Numanthia-Termes Bodegas Numanthia* Numanthia*Termes of the Toro region cares for some of Spain’s oldest vines, some 135 years old. The Termanthia is a complex, full bodied wine which pairs wonderfully with Lamb chops. 191

Numanthia Termes 2009

45

278

Termanthia 2005

160

355

Termanthia 2002

185

Bodegas Elias Mora Talented winemaker Victoria Benavides named this winery after the man who sold her his vineyard on the condition that he tends them until his death. A combination of American and French oak is used. 317

Elias Mora 2008

50

332

Gran Elias Mora 2003

85

19

Toro Denominacion de Origen

Mariano Garcia Fernandez, et al. Mariano Garcia Garcia Fernández, was chief winemaker for the iconic Vega Sicilia before launching his own brands with his sons Eduardo and Alberto. See Ribera del Duero. 107

Bodegas Mourodos, Prima 2009

44

323

Bodegas Maurodos, Viña San Roman 2006

50

Vega Sicilia’s Pintia Pintia is the Toro project owned by the iconic Bodegas Vega Sicilia in Ribera del Duero. 235

Bodegas Vega Sicilia “Pintia” 2006

115

Bodega Teso La Monja Bodega Teso La Monja is owned by the well known Eguren Family of winemakers, The Romanico is 100% Tinta de Toro and is aged new French oak for six months. 96

Bodega Teso La Monja, Romanico 2010

36

Castilla y León Castilla y León is home to many more wine regions than just Ribera Del Duero and Toro. Cigales has always been known for its use of Cabernet Sauvignon. Mariano Garcia Fernandez produces a country wine that features Cabernet Sauvignon as well. New regions have come up that promote native grapes of León such as Prieto Picudo and the Juan Garcia. 58

Pago El Almendro « Vivencias » Valtiendas 2008

46

Bodegas Ribera de Pelazas Gran Abandengo, Arribes 2007

22

Paraje De El Santo « Pricum » Vinos de León 2007

241

Mauro, Castilla y León 2005

130

Translanzas, Cigales 2001

Tempranillo

Prieto Picudo

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon

20

Juan Garcia

78 75 110 75 75

Bierzo Denominacion de Origen

Bierzo is situated in the north western corner of León along the Camino de Santiago, the Saint James pilgrimage path, where it shares a border with Galicia. The prominent grapes used for wine are Mencia for reds and Godello for whites. Mencia is typically oaked and quite powerful in Bierzo, unlike its counterpart in Galicia where the Mencia is typically made with less alcohol and is much lighter.

Mencia 86

Desc. de J. Palacios, Petalos del Bierzo 2010

52

59

El Agosto 2010

48

98

Luna Beberide, Finca la Cuesta 2009

44

313

Desc. de J. Palacios, Las Lamas Corullon 2005

85

335

Tilenus Pagos de Posada 2000

75

21

Galicia Galicia is home to five wine regions, the most popular of which is Rias Baixas known for its crisp Albariño white wines and found scattered along the fjords on the western Atlantic Coast. Further inland are Ribeiro, Ribera Sacra, Valdeorras, and Monterrei wine regions also known for their white wine. However, red wine is also produced in a style that is light and low in alcohol with firm tannins and crisp, refreshing acidity. Red wines from these areas are typically made with the same grapes as in Bierzo, Mencia. Mencia Included below is Raul Perez’ “Bastion de la Luna,” a light bodied red wine from Rias Baixas made with a blend of native grapes, Caino, Loureiro, and Espadeiro. Vinos Tintos de Galicia 80

Raul Perez, Bastion De La Luna, Rias Baixas 2010

146

Amizade Mencia, Monterrei 2010

40

126

Verdes Matas Mencia, Ribera Sacra 2009

36

22

Caino, Loureiro, Espadeiro

40

Priorat Denominacion de Origen Qalificada

Located near Barcelona, Priorat is a rugged wine region about the size of Houston inside the beltway. It’s dotted with small hill top villages connected by roads that switch back up and down and around the terraced vineyards with hairpin turns. There are nine villages that make up the Priorat. Each wine is designated by « Village Name ». Harvest in the Priorat is done exclusively by hand, and some vineyards are so steep that the workers harness themselves with ropes and safety gear. The soil of the Priorat, a jumbled mix of granite, blue slate, and quartz schist, is called Llicorella because it imparts an aroma of licorice to the wine. The climate is quite warm, so hot in places that the grapes run the risk of being sun burned. North facing slopes are preferred in such places and hill tops are often avoided. The traditional style Priorat wines are made with old vine Garnacha, Garnacha and Cariñena, Cariñena but Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Merlot, Merlot and Tempranillo planted in recent years are often used to create a modern style blend. René Barbier René Barbier, Barbier, is main instigator of the Priorat movement during the late 1980’s. His vineyard, “Clos Mogador”, is situated in the village of Gratallops. He studied at the University of Bordeaux and apprenticed at Chateau Petrus. 195

Vinyes de Manyetes, Solertia « Gratallops » 2007

15

Clos Mogador « Gratallops » 2009

135

77

Clos Mogador « Gratallops » 2007

135

333

Clos Mogador « Gratallops » 2003

135

23

95

Priorat Denominacion de Origen Qalificada

Alvaro Palacios Alvaro Palacios, (See Rioja,) also apprenticed at Chateaux Pétrus before joining René Barbier in the Priorat project. He acquired his first vineyard, Finca Dofí, in 1990. Then in 1993 he located what is now regarded as the crown jewel property in Priorat, a precipitous, northeast*facing Garnacha vineyard on well*drained schist that had been planted between 1900 and 1940. Alvaro named it L’Ermita, for a small chapel, or hermitage, that sits atop the hill. 87

Camis del Priorat « Gratallops » 2011

52

48

Les Terrasses « Gratallops » 2010

78

21

Finca Dofi « Gratallops » 2009

135

171

Finca Dofí « Gratallops » 2008

135

Vall Llach Cellar Vall Llach was founded at the beginning of the 1990s by the singer Lluís Llach and the notary Enric Costa. Old vine Cariñena is used, about 50%, and the rest is a blend of younger Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, and Syrah. 124

Vall Llach Indus « Porrera » 2006

13

Vall Llach « Porrera » 2006

95 135

Other Leading Producers 179

Viña Llicorella Gran Nasard « Torroja del Priorat » 2005

75

312

Bodegas Mas Alta, Artigas « La Vilella Alta » 2006

62

162

Genium Cellers, Costers Vi de Guarda « Pobleda » 2003

95

95

Clos Gebrat « Gratallops » 2010

44

122

Closa Batllet « Gratallops » 2007

76

112

Clos Figueres « Gratallops » 2006

135

369

Sylvia Puig, Viñedos de Ithica, Akyles « Gratallops » 2005

65

24

Buil & Gine, Prelet « Gratallops » 2005

95

135

Costers de Siurana, Clos L’Obac « Gratallops » 2004

95

147

La Cartuja « El Lloar » 2011

44

229

Clos de Tafall « El Lloar » 2010

44

349

Clos Fidelis « El Lloar » 2004

95

24

Montsant Denominacion de Origen

To offer a Houstonian’s perspective, Montsant is the size of Harris County except that the area inside the beltway is the Priorat. When these two wine regions were being organized just 25 years ago there were those who argued in favor of forming just one region, but others argued against it. They are similar in many respects, they’re both dotted with small villages on hill tops with roads that meander around them, but the hills of Montsant are not as dramatic and pronounced as those found in the Priorat. Harvesting in the Montsant can be done by machine in many cases which lowers the cost of production. The soil called Pinyolet is somewhat similar to the Llicorella of the Priorat, a mix of granite, blue slate, and quartz schist, but it’s more gravelly than rocky and the aroma of licorice is less pronounced. Wines are made with old vine Garnacha, Garnacha Cariñena, Cariñena and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon 91

Bodegas Ordoñez, Zerran 2011

300

Cellar Capcanes, Costers de Gravet 2006 Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon

75

119

Tossals Junior 2006

36

225

Cellar Capcanes Cabrida 2005

Garnacha, Carinena, Syrah

Garnacha, Carinena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo Old Vine Garnacha

36

95

Terra Alta Denominacion de Origen

Terra Alta is a continuation of the Priorat and Montsant area to the south and shares many of their characteristics in wine styles. Morenillo is an Endangered grape rescued by Josep Piñol and produced in very small quantities. 137

Vinya D'irto Garnacha 2011

34

Cellar Piñol, Finca Morenillo 2010

212

Cellar Piñol “L’Avi Arrufi,” 2005

44 125

Morenillo Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Garnacha, Tempranillo

25

73

Penedès Denominacion de Origen

Located near Barcelona, Penedès has always been considered one of Spain’s premier wine regions, mostly known for its Cava sparkling wine, it accounts for 95% of all production, it is also highly regarded for its fine Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Merlot, Merlot and Chardonnay. Chardonnay Penedès produces a wide variety of wine styles. It’s rugged landscape offers diverse climate conditions and geological settings. The region is divided into three sub*regions largely distinguished by altitude and proximity to the Mediterranean Sea. Baix Penedès is by the coast and the Penedès Central accounts for most of the production in the region, but the Alt Penedès is where the finest wines are produced. It’s highest in elevation and furthest away from the Sea making it drier and cooler which provides higher acidity and longer ripening time. The selections below are all single vineyard, estate bottled wines and are among the finest renditions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Spain. Peter Sisseck’s wine (see Ribera Del Duero) from the Catalunya D.O. is included here as well. Jean Leon 101

Jean Leon Merlot 2010

32

154

Pago Jean Leon Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva 2002

75

265

Pago Jean Leon Gran Reserva, « Vinya La Scala » Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

125

200

Pago Jean Leon Gran Reserva, « Vinya La Scala » Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

125

266

Pago Jean Leon Gran Reserva, « Vinya La Scala » Cabernet Sauvignon 1994

125

Miguel Torres 181

Torres Gran Coronas, Mas La Plana Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

95

255

Torres Atrium Merlot 2000

95

Peter Sisseck 116

Clos D’Agon Cabernet Sauvignon, Catalunya 2009

95

248

Clos D’Agon Cabernet Sauvignon, Catalunya 2004

115

26

Vinos de Pago Castilla La Mancha Castilla La Mancha is one of seventeen autonomous communities that together form Spain, as can be seen in the dark area in the map to the right. The wine region that goes by the same name covers an area about half the size of the entire autonomous community and is the largest wine region in the world. The majority of its production is dedicated to Airen, the most cultivated grape in the world. The Airen wine is an unassuming white with unremarkable characteristics whose main purpose in the industry is to make spirits by distillation for the fortification of sherry and brandy. Still, Castilla La Mancha is home to many wine regions, (9 DOs and 1 VdlT,) diverse wine styles and grape varieties, and quite a few Pagos, Pagos (8 of the 14 named,) introduced as Spain’s most recent creation, an estate that is a wine region unto itself, somewhat equivalent to the Grand Cru in France. Pago Dominio de Valdepusa 76

Marques de Griñon, Dominio de Valdepusa, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

78

60

Marques de Grinon, Dominio de Valdepusa, Petit Verdot 2005

78

144

Marques de Griñon, Dominio de Valdepusa, Syrah 2005

78

Pago Casa Del Blanco 115

Pago Casa Del Blanco “1605” 2006

Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

50

121

Pago Casa Del Blanco “1615” 2006

Merlot, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot

50

27

Levante Castilla La Mancha In Spain, Lavante refers to the Mediterranean coast, the autonomous communities of Valencia and Murcia principally. The term “Levante,” stemming from the Latin which means “to rise,” was used throughout history to refer to the lands of the eastern Mediterranean. It was also called the “Levantine Coast.” Today Valencia and Murcia offer excellent wines made with the Monastrell (Mourvèdre) grapes. They are bold wines with intensive oak treatment and striking acidity due to the high elevations not far from the coast. Also included are a few selections made with the Bobal grape, a native variety from area which extends a bit into Castilla La Mancha. Monastrell 145

Bodegas Castano « Solanera » Yecla 2010

44

75

Juan Gil « 18 » Jumilla 2010

60

117

Bodegas El Nido « Clio » Jumilla 2010

95

201

Divus, Jumilla 2009

36

329

Atalaya Monastrell, Almansa 2008

32

Bobal 106

Fuenteseca, Utiel*Requena 2011

32

292

Bodegas Mustiguillo “Finca Terrerazo,” Valencia 2005

247

Mustiguillo “Quincha Corral” Bobal, VdlT El Terrerazo 2005

95

56

Finca Sandoval, Manchuela 2005

75

Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah, Monastrell, Bobal

65

Tempranillo 88

Finca La Estacada, 6 Meses en Barrica, Uclés 2010

177

Finca La Estacada, 12 Meses en Barrica, VdlT Castilla 2009 28

Tempranillo Tempranillo

36 44

Old World Reds Portugal 9

Heredade do Esporão Garrafeira, Alentejo 2007 Touriga Nacional

125

Italy 11

Pecchenino "Le Coste" Barolo 2007

110

16

Penna Luigi e Figli “N’Giolina” Barbera D’Alba 2007

65

218

Penna Luigi e Figli “Vigioto” Nebbiolo D'Alba 2005

65

189

Barolo Gabutti Bussia 2005

65

27

Pico Maccario Lavignone, Barbera D'Asti 2009

48

164

Tenuta Argentiera “Villa Donaratico” Bolgheri 2004

75

41

Corte alla Flora Montepulciano 2009

65

39

Corte alla Flora, “Pugnitello” IGT Toscana 2010

65

52

Tenute Silvio Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino 2007

81

Farina Amarone della Valpolicella 2007

115 95

France 17

Domaine de Mourchon “Tradition” Seguret Côtes du Rhône 2010

69

Domaine Bois de Boursan “Cuvee des Felix” Châteauneuf*du*Pape 2007

65

M. Chapoutier “La Bernardine” Châteauneuf*du*Pape 2008

95

138

Domaine Courbis “La Sabarette” Cornas 2005

95

338

Chateaux Grand Destieu, Saint Emilion 2005

75

348

Domaine Gilles Troullier Carignan, Côtes Catalanes 2006

75

330

Haut*Blanville “Grade Cuvée” Coteaux du Languedoc 2006

48

29

45 125

Pinot Noir France 36

Domaine Paul Thomas, Sancerre Chavignol 2010

45

51

Chateau Perray Jouannet Anjou 2009

38

156

Domaine Harmond Geoffroy, Gevrey Chambertin 2009

155

Edmond Cornu & Fils, Aloxe Corton 2009

152 7

Half Bottle 375 ml

48 95

er

Jerome Chezeaux, Nuits*Saint*Georges, 1 Cru Rue de Chaux 2010

110

Domaine Drouhin*Laroze, Chambolle Musigny 2006

125

California 49

Foley, Santa Rita Hills 2010

75

308

Sequana “Sun Dawg” Green River Valley 2010

95

302

Presqu’ile, Santa Maria Valley 2009

85

79

Domanine Eden, Santa Cruz Mountains 2010

65

63

The Forager, Sonoma Coast 2011

53

82

Porter Creek, “Fiona Hill Vineyard,” Russian River Valley 2010

95

92

Sarapo Family Wines, “Natalia” North Coast 2009

51

118

Marimar “Don Miguel Vineyard,” Russian River Valley 2005

75

234

Vision Cellars, Cole Ranch 2005

95

67

Folk Machine, Central Coast 2011

44

267

Whetstone ‘Pleasant Hill,’ Russian River Valley 2007

85

132

Block Nine “Caiden’s Vineyard,” Napa 2009

65

30

New World Reds Cabernet Savignon 62

Trim, California 2010

36

44

Doubleback, Walla Walla Valley 2009

72

Mauritson, Sonoma County 2009

60

120

La Fuente, Maule Valley 2009

28

108

Errazuriz “Single Vineyard,” Aconcagua Valley 2008

75

168

Atamisque, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008

48

19

Revana, Napa 2006

175

90

Laurel Glen, Sonoma Mountain 2006

105

2

Almaviva, Puente Alto, Chile 2005

135

95

244

Forman Vineyards, Napa Valley 2005

135

216

Legacy, Alexander Valley 2004

75

217

Archipel, Sonoma County 2003

85

Merlot 111

La Fuente, Maule Valley 2011

28

85

Amizetta, Napa 2006

75

Carménère 55

La Fuente, Maule Valley 2011

28

Malbec 151

Chanarmuyo, La Rioja 2011

36

136

Colomé, Salta 2010

48

6

Ricominciare, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2009

42

Ricominciare “Altisima,” Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008

55

158

Atamisque, Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008

48

172

Atamisque “Assemblage,” Valle de Uco, Mendoza 2008

Malbec, Cabernet Franc

31

Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

36

55

New World Reds Syrah 142

Sanguis “Novillero” Santa Maria, California 2006

75

131

Reynvaan « In The Rocks » Walla Walla 2009

95

127

Reynvaan « Stonessence » Walla Walla 2009

110

71

Torbreck “The Steading,” Barossa Valley 2008

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre

60

Zinfandel 54

Seghesio, Sonoma 2011

44

40

Mauritson, Rockpile Ridge Vineyard 2010

68

73

Davis Family, Russian River Valley 2009

60

32