cellar CALIFORNIA AND SPAIN
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270 Order between August 23 and September 27, 2019
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Aroma
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Ideal with Evolution Drink this year Will develop, drink within 2 years Meant for cellaring Concentration Light Medium Great
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Examples
[00]
0-3
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, many reds
[01]
4-6
Some New World varietals, some reds
[02]
7 - 12
Champagne, Sparkling, Rosés, few reds
[03]
13 - 20
Mosel, some Alsace, Anjou
[04]
21 - 34
Semi-sweet Bordeaux, some sherry
[05]
35 - 50
Kabinett German, Late Harvest, Alsace
[06]
51 - 74
Spätlese German, Sweet Loire, Port, Dessert Muscat
[07]
75 - 100
Auslese, Beerenauslese
[08]
101 - 139
Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port
[09]
140 - 179
Icewines, Sauternes, Barsac, dessert wines, Port
[10]
180 >
Speciality sweet wines, Trockenbeerenauslese
cover — The pioneering Judit Llop from the tiny estate of Morlanda in
Priorat DOQ, shows us how to grow exceptional Garnacha in one of the most extreme conditions in Spain.
California
Cellar 270 California and Spain
In this final offering of the season, you will find California wines ready for drinking from the Kautz Family, fourth generation farmers in Lodi, and Angelo Pera at Mountain View. For those looking for wines to cellar, 2016 was an absolute stunner of a vintage which will repay keeping, and you will find a number of exclusive super premium wines from this vintage. Also featured are Kenefick Ranch in Napa Valley’s Calistoga region, first introduced to members last year, and favourites from Hook & Ladder in the Russian River Valley and Blue Rock Vineyard are all offered. The number of Spanish wines offered has increased by popular demand with the introduction of Ferrer Family Wines owned by Pedro Ferrer (joint owner of the Freixenet Sparkling Wine group) alongside Familia La Bastida and some Spanish rosés, all offering great value for money.
Opimian’s Wine Consultant Jane Masters MW, tastes, selects and writes the commentary for each of the wines in the cellar offerings. Celebrating her 21st year as a Master of Wine this year (one of 384 globally), Jane held the position of Chairman of the prestigious Institute of Masters of Wine 2016-2018. Having trained as a winemaker at the Institut d’Oenologie in Bordeaux after a degree in Biological Chemistry, Jane worked for UK retailer Marks & Spencer running the Wine & Drinks Category for many years. As an independent consultant Jane is constantly on the look out for exclusive wines from around the world for Opimian members. She regularly visits wine regions and meets producers and loves to share her passion and knowledge.
Featured Kenefick Ranch-------------------------4 Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery---8 Blue Rock Vineyard-------------------- 14 Diva California ------------------------ 17 Kautz Family Vineyards---------------- 20 Mountain View Vineyards-------------- 24 Vinoselección------------------------- 30 Familia Bastida----------------------- 34 Ferrer Family Wines------------------- 38
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“We believe that great wines start in the vineyard and we think every bottle shows our dedication to our property and our craft.“
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CALIFORNIA
Calistoga Napa Valley
Kenefick Ranch Kenefick Ranch is located in Napa Valley’s most northern and western AVA – that of Calistoga. The vineyards were established by Tom Kenefick over 40 years ago and supplied grapes for some of California’s most prestigious wines before Tom created his own Kenefick Ranch range. Vines are planted on volcanic soils from rocky, stony loam on hillsides, to gravelly loams in the foothills of the Palisades mountain range. The Calistoga region has the most extreme change between day and nighttime temperatures of the Napa Valley. Temperatures during the day are warmer than other parts of Napa but drop considerably at night due to the surrounding mountains. The effect produces concentrated grapes with refined tannins. Tom’s children, Chris and his sister Caitlin, now do most of the day-to-day running of the farm. They produce big, rich wines with around 15% alcohol which are not heavy but elegant with ripe fruit flavours and have great potential to cellar.
photo — Early morning sunrise over Kenefick Ranch in Calistoga.
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KENEFICK RANCH MERLOT, ESTATE GROWN, CALISTOGA, NAPA VALLEY, 2016
Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Merlot, Petit Verdot $ 85.50
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$ 513.00
$ 85.50
$ 513.00
Spice, incense, menthol, forest fruits and blackberries are all present and lead to a smooth yet structured wine. In the mouth, cherry and raspberry fruits show through mid-palate, with a grainy texture and more smoky dark fruits lingering on the finish. Merlot was blended with 12% Petit Verdot. Grapes picked by hand and sorted underwent a cold soak for four days before fermentation. The fermenting must was pumped over twice a day and a rack-and-return process was practiced twice during fermentation. It was matured in French oak barrels from Taransaud, Sylvain, Orion and Treuil coopers for 18 months and bottled on June 11, 2018.
Deep in colour with aromas of forest floor, dried leaves, dark fruits with a hint of smoke, this is a blend of 82% Cabernet Franc with 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Merlot. It is medium to full bodied and is more marked by the oak maturation with a distinct vanilla flavour, which combines with ripe black cherry flavours. Tighter in structure than the Merlot, it has more grippy tannins on the finish and was matured using 65% new French oak barrels.
2020-2026, M7 D8
2020-2026, M6 D7
Spice, incense, forest fruits, menthol
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KENEFICK RANCH CABERNET FRANC, CAITLIN’S SELECT, ESTATE GROWN, CALISTOGA, NAPA VALLEY, 2016
18°C
Forest floor, dried leaves, dark fruits, hint of smoke
18°C
Blackberry, raspberry, tar
Ripe black cherries, vanilla oak
Lamb with smoked garlic and vegetables
Grilled steak with peppercorn sauce
photo — Kenefick Ranch’s handcrafted wines come from high quality fruit picked in small lots from the vineyards’ best blocks.
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KENEFICK RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CHRIS’S CUVÉE, ESTATE GROWN, CALISTOGA, NAPA VALLEY, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc $ 105.17
$ 631.00
A full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon which is rich and concentrated. Kenefick Ranch 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a dense purple colour. It has aromas of vanilla oak, wood, smoke and dark fruits with some leather notes behind. Warm in character, it is smooth with intense dark fruit flavours, blueberries, blackcurrants and a balsamic character. It spent 18 months in French oak barrels with 75% new oak and has great potential for ageing. 2020-2030, M7 D9 Vanilla, dark fruits, touch leather
18°C
Balsamic, dark fruits, blueberries Burger topped with aged gouda, smoky barbecue sauce and crispy fried onions
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KENEFICK RANCH PICKETT ROAD RED, ESTATE GROWN, CALISTOGA, NAPA VALLEY, 2016 Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc $ 105.00
$ 630.00
2020-2030, M6 D8 Mellow, complex Concentrated, rich Barbecue beef short ribs
photo — Checking in on all the members of the Kenefick Ranch team, even the littlest ones.
These Kenefick Ranch wines are only available in limited quantities – order today!
18°C
A multi-dimensional wine with mellow flavours. It is medium bodied with quite a firm finish coming from Petit Verdot, the dominant grape in the blend. It was combined with 25% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. It has lots of personality despite less obvious oak than the Cabernet Sauvignon. It is tight in structure and will benefit from some cellaring before reaching its optimum.
— CALIFORNIA KENEFICK RANCH
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Russian River Valley
Hook & Ladder Vineyards and Winery Hook & Ladder estate in Santa Rosa, northern Sonoma, has about 80 hectares of vineyards in total spread across the cool Russian River Valley including the warmer climes of Chalk Hill at Los Amigos Ranch. The winery was founded in 2003 by Cecil and Christine De Loach and is now run by their winemaker grandson Jason. The names of the winery and many of the wines allude to Cecil’s first career as a fire fighter in San Francisco. This year, six wines stood out in tasting, five of which are from the 2016 vintage — an absolute stunner of a vintage at Hook & Ladder.
“We sample every block of fruit multiple times before calling a pick, to guarantee the best possible fruit for any vintage wines created.“
photo — Sampling the 2016 Sangiovese grapes from Hook and Ladder’s Los Amigos Ranch.
— CALIFORNIA HOOK & LADDER VINEYARDS AND WINERY
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HOOK & LADDER CHARDONNAY, CLONE 45, LOS AMIGOS RANCH, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2016
HOOK & LADDER THE TILLERMAN, ESTATE BOTTLED, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Sangiovese
Chardonnay $ 56.50
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$ 339.00
A deliciously rich and toasty Chardonnay, the 2016 Clone 45 is bright in colour with some floral aromas and flavours of quince, peaches and nectarines. It is broad in structure with an oaky finish. Clone 45 was produced from vines planted at Los Amigos Ranch propagated from a single clone. Clone 45 also known as clone 77, was originally imported to the US from Burgundy and registered in California in the 1980s. The wine was fermented at cool temperature in tank then aged for nine months in French oak barrels using 20% new and bottled on June 5, 2017. 2019-2022, M8 D9 Toast, floral Nectarine, peaches, quince, [00] Cajun prawns with avocado salad
6°C
$ 55.67
$ 334.00
A “wow” of a wine. It really stood out in the tasting selection – both The Tillerman 2016 and the following Station Ten 2016 blew me away immediately. It is vibrant in colour with aromas of ripe blackcurrant, blackcurrant coulis and vanilla with a touch of smoke. It is smooth with a fine texture and more flavours of blackcurrant. Medium bodied with succulent fruits, it features a very classy elegant finish which simply commands another sip. It is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot and 4% Sangiovese. The grapes were all grown on the Los Amigos Ranch just south of Healdsburg in the Chalk Hill appellation. This sub-region in the western foothills of the Mayacamas mountains is generally warmer than other parts of Russian River Valley. Each grape variety was picked, vinified and matured separately for 18 months in a combination of European and American oak. A tillerman steers the back of a hook-and-ladder fire engine, Cecil de Loach’s role during his time with the San Francisco Fire Department. 2019-2025, M7 D9 Blackcurrant coulis, vanilla, smoky
18°C
Succulent blackcurrant fruits Linguine with round beef steak, chili and garlic
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photo — Jason De Loach with his grandparents Christine and Cecil.
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HOOK & LADDER STATION TEN, ESTATE BOTTLED, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2016 Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Carignan, Alicante Bouschet $ 55.67
The Russian River Valley was granted AVA status in 1983. It is one of the top-ranked wine regions in the USA.
photo — Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in Los Amigos Ranch.
An extraordinarily complex, lush wine and an immediate coup de cœur. It is dense in colour with woody, vanilla and coconut aromas that mingle with ripe dark fruits, blueberries, blackberries and blueberry muffin. It is mellow and rich on the nose. On the palate it is concentrated, medium to full bodied yet not overpowering. It has great depth with a firm acidity that keeps it fresh and lively, giving it great balance and potential for cellaring. Despite the fifth year of drought in 2016, grapes ripened evenly with maximum flavour development in Russian River Valley. It was however the earliest harvest on record at Hook & Ladder with grape picking starting on September 9. And yes, you’ve guessed it – Station Ten was the fire house in San Francisco where Cecil was working before he retired.
$ 334.00
2019-2024, M7 D9 Woody, vanilla, coconut, blueberries, blackberries
18°C
Complex, concentrated Grilled chorizo sausage with chimichurri sauce
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Read Jason DeLoach’s Q&A in Vino Etcetera.
HOOK & LADDER PINOT NOIR,
1500 ESTATE BOTTLED, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2017
Pinot Noir $ 66.67
$ 400.00
Russian River Valley is one of the best places in California to produce high quality Pinot Noir wines. Cecil De Loach planted these vineyards in 1973 on the plains and gently rolling hills off Olivet Road in western Santa Rosa. Coastal fog hangs in the mornings, protecting the vines from the sun’s rays and keeping temperatures cool. After burning off during the day, it returns in the evening so that the Pinot Noir vines enjoy a long slow ripening. Hook & Ladder 2017 Pinot Noir has a spicy, resin aroma with strawberries in the background. It is medium bodied with good mid-palate cherry and herbal flavours. It has a fine silky texture with more raspberry and strawberry flavours emerging in the glass, leading to a long juicy acidity. Well structured, it has the potential to mature nicely for some years. Jason uses Burgundian techniques such as whole berry and whole cluster fermentations in small batches. The fermentation was carried out by natural yeast with regular punching down of the cap three time a day. It spent eight months in French oak barrels with 20% new. 2019-2024, M7 D9 Spices, resin, strawberry
18°C
Cherries, strawberries, raspberries, herbs Wild mushroom gnocchi
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top photo — The Station 10 Zinfandel blend is a tribute
to Jason’s grandfather Cecil DeLoach and his time spent as a San Francisco fire fighter.
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HOOK & LADDER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ESTATE BOTTLED, LOS AMIGOS RANCH, CHALK HILL, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon $ 66.67
HOOK & LADDER MERLOT, ESTATE BOTTLED, LOS AMIGOS RANCH, CHALK HILL, 2016 Merlot
$ 400.00
Produced from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes (in California, a wine labelled as Cabernet Sauvignon can have up to 25% of other varieties included), growing conditions at Los Amigos Ranch in Chalk Hill in 2016 were perfect. The grapes were harvested from September 19th to October 1st, 2016. It is mellow with aromas of blackberries, almonds and vanilla. It was matured for 18 months in European and American oak with 13% new. It is smooth with supple tannins, medium bodied with lots of ripe dark fruit flavours and will benefit from some more time in bottle before drinking. 2019-2025, M7 D8 Blackberries, almond, vanilla
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18°C
Ripe dark fruits
$ 66.67
$ 400.00
Slightly lighter in colour and structure than the Cabernet Sauvignon, Hook & Ladder 2016 Merlot has no less concentration of flavour. The nose is currently more expressive with enticing aromas of patisserie and blueberry muffins with a touch of spice. On the palate, a leafy edge gives a savoury aspect that complements the fruit giving the wine depth. A higher proportion of new oak (25%) was used to mature the wine for 18 months. 2019-2024, M8 D9 Blueberry muffin, vanilla
18°C
Dark fruits, green leaf Hot sausage tortiglioni with Brussels sprouts
Bacon-wrapped filet mignon with balsamic onions
bottom photo — The 2017 Estate Pinot Noir is a combination of Hook and Ladder’s best Russian River Valley vineyards.
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Alexander Valley
Blue Rock Vineyard
Further north in Alexander Valley at Cloverdale, Blue Rock Vineyard has a history which can be traced back to 1880. Named after the blue soils which contain a high proportion of Serpentine, the estate was owned by Italian settlers who brought with them olive trees which are now 140 years old, and vine cuttings. The old stone house was once a winery which shut down during prohibition. Purchased by Kenny Kahn with his wife Cheryl in 1987 when it was all but derelict, the couple have unearthed the estate’s history and invested in its renovation. Sustainability is high on the agenda, looking after the soils, reducing the amount of water used and farming in a way to have the least significant carbon impact.
“We strive to craft powerful, age worthy wines that take a bow to finesse and elegance.“ —Kenny Kahn, Owner
photo — This inviting private wine country escape showcases Blue Rock wines, which express the soul and personality of the estate.
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BLUE ROCK ESTATE, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ALEXANDER VALLEY, 2016
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot $ 89.17
$ 535.00
Deliciously approachable while young, Blue Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 will develop greater complexity with time and has the potential to mature for another ten years at least. While restrained in intensity, it has aromas of vanilla, fresh black fruits and a hint of soft calfskin. It is pure with a linear structure which is on the lighter side of medium bodied. It has a fine texture with pure blackcurrant flavours initially followed by nutmeg, caramel and some leafy notes. This is a hugely elegant wine with a long black fruit finish. Made from a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot with 7% Petit Verdot, it was matured for 24 months in barrel with 24% new French oak.
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BABY BLUE ESTATE RED BLEND, BLUE ROCK VINEYARD, ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA, 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet Franc $ 64.67
Ready for earlier drinking, Baby Blue has the hallmark of Blue Rock estate – namely elegance. This is a light to medium bodied wine which is hugely moreish with aromas of dark berry fruits, blackcurrant and mulberries with some leafy notes. On the palate, flavours of cooked forest fruits and pure vanilla are enhanced by a slightly firm structure on the finish, adding length. Baby Blue is a blend of the five varieties that are grown on the estate: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Syrah, 6% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc.
2019-2030, M7 D8 Fresh black fruits, vanilla, calfskin
18°C
Blackcurrant, nutmeg, leaf
$ 388.00
2019-2024, M7 D9 Dark berries – mulberry, blackcurrant, leaf
18°C
Vanilla, cooked forest fruits Grilled corn on the cob with spicy herb butter
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Lamb skewers with pesto, baba ghanoush and pita bread
photo — Enjoy Sonoma County’s private tastings and tours, The Vintners’ Table Winemaker lunch, and the Blue Rock Estate guest house.
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WINE SPOTS PINOT NOIR, SONOMA COAST, 2018 Pinot Noir $ 59.83
$ 359.00
Winemaker and keen traveller Daniel LeFrancois works with grape producers and winemakers in different regions. Grapes for his Sonoma Coast 2018 Pinot Noir were sourced from a mature hillside vineyard. Mild days with cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean create good conditions for producing Pinot Noir. It has ripe jammy fruits and cooked cherry compote with raspberries. Smooth and round in structure, it has good cherry and menthol flavours with a lingering jammy finish. Grapes were whole berry fermented in open top fermenters. The wine then spent eight months in a mixture of new and old French oak barrels.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC, SONOMA 1506 707 COUNTY, 2018 Sauvignon Blanc $ 38.33
18°C
JAWBREAKER CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA, NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
$ 230.00
$ 33.00
$ 198.00
A supple, easydrinking and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with great personality. It is pale in colour with aromas of gooseberries, fresh limes and kiwi fruits. Soft and supple, it has a little sweetness with fresh apple flavours and a zesty finish.
Youthful and fruity on the nose, Jawbreaker has aromas of blackberries, raspberries and banana cream. Cabernet Sauvignon has been blended with a touch of Napa Shiraz, producing a wine with bags of flavour which is well balanced.
2019-2020, M8 D9
2019-2022, M8 D9
2019-2024, M7 D9 Jammy fruits, cooked cherry compote
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Gooseberry, fresh limes
6°C
Blackberries, raspberries, banana cream
18°C
Raspberry, cherry, menthol
Fresh green apples, kiwi, [00]
Fruit cocktail
Grilled chicken breast with peach and onion relish
Scallop ceviche with Thai mango and apple slaw
Slow-cooked beef stew with parsnips
photo — Early harvest gave the 707 Sonoma County Merlot intense fruit, colour, and flavour.
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ZINFANDELIC ZINFANDEL, SIERRA FOOTHILLS, 2017 Zinfandel $ 48.33
$ 290.00
The Gold Rush in the Sierra foothills in the 1850s brought a huge influx of people to California, along with prosperity and burgeoning businesses including over one hundred wineries. The region still possesses some of the oldest vines in the State grown at high altitude on sandy clay loam soils. 2017 Zinfandelic has aromas of fresh plums, violets with candy floss and dried raisins in the background. It is light to medium bodied with a slightly drying austerity on the finish. Produced from organically farmed old vines, the cool psychedelic label was inspired by rock posters from the 1960s. 2019-2022, M8 D9 Fresh plums, violets, candy floss
18°C
Raisins, figs Grilled merguez sausages with caramelized red onions
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photo — Zinfandelic winemaker Daniel LeFrancois pays tribute to Zinfandel, the free-spirited grape, and his personal love for 1960s rock music.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON Holloran Vineyard Wines
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STAFFORD HILL, HOLLORAN PINOT NOIR, WILLAMETTE VALLEY, 2017 Pinot Noir $ 59.33
$ 356.00
2019-2023, M8 D9 Floral, red cherry, leaf
16°C
Cherries Chicken with morels and tarragon cream sauce
photo — Holloran’s old vine Pinot Noir and Riesling from ANA Estate vineyard in Dundee Hills AVA in the Willamette Valley.
All Holloran farming is organic and biodynamic, providing excellent purity, focus and balance in the wines.
This Pinot Noir from Oregon’s Willamette Valley is bright in colour with floral and red cherry aromas complemented by some leafy notes. It is light to medium bodied with a supple smooth palate with fresh mid palate fruits and a long cherry finish. Produced by Holloran Vineyard Wines, the winery was established by Eve and Bill Holloran in 1999 and features several vineyards at Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity hills based on volcanic soils. All are farmed using organic or biodynamic practices. 2017 was a warm growing season with grapes picked starting September 27, pressed gently and fermented in small lots. It was matured for 15 months in French oak barrels with 10% new but does not show overtly oaky character.
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“Giving back to the community is an important way of life for us.“ —John H. Kautz, Owner and Chairman
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photo — Chardonnay grapes delivered to the winery in the early morning. photo courtesy of d’nell parker
CALIFORNIA Sierra Foothills
Kautz Family Vineyards
The Kautz family have been farming vineyards in Lodi for four generations. Having started from humble beginnings, John Kautz took over farming from his father’s 15 hectares of land. Today he is one of the biggest vine growers in California. Despite the size of the business, it is still a family affair with all four of John’s children active in the day-to-day running of the business. Wines are made by Steve Miller.
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MADDIE LANE VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY, LODI, 2018 Chardonnay $ 30.83
$ 185.00
This range of wines was named after John and Gail Kautz’s granddaughter Maddie, who represents the fourth generation of the Lodi based family. The Chardonnay was produced from a special selection of grapes grown in the Mokelumne River sub-AVA on the west side of the Lodi region. More expressive than the Stone Valley, it has intense aromas of melons, pears and other white fruits. It is smooth with good depth and just a hint of vanilla oak. 2019-2020, M8 D9 Melon, pears
6°C
White fruits, broad, [00] Salade Niçoise
— CALIFORNIA KAUTZ FAMILY VINEYARDS
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MADDIE LANE VINEYARDS OLD VINE ZINFANDEL, LODI, 2017 Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah $ 37.33
$ 224.00
Lodi is sometimes referred to as the “Zinfandel Capital of the World” — it has an abundance of some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in California. The 2017 has raisins and dried fig aromas. On the palate it is the lighter side of medium bodied with ripe fruit flavours and a nice juicy acidity. It is a blend of 85% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah and 5% Petite Sirah. Grapes came mainly from the family’s Thornton Ranch in the sub AVA of Jahant. The wine was matured for three months in a combination of French and American oak.
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STONE VALLEY CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA, 2018 Chardonnay, Viognier $ 21.08
$ 253.00
2019-2020, M8 D9
2019-2022, M8 D9 Raisins, dried figs
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Pear drops
Ripe fruits
White fruits, citrus pith, [00]
Crisp-skinned duck breast in a rich fig sauce
Pumpkin and leek cappelletti
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6°C
A light fruity Chardonnay with pear-drop aromas. A small amount of Viognier was added to the final blend, giving a nice pithy edge. Grapes were harvested in the cool pre-dawn and fermented in tank with no use of oak. photo — Wild peacocks roam the Sierra Nevada foothills and even the wineries! photo courtesy of bruce fry
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STONE VALLEY MERLOT, CALIFORNIA, 2018
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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah $ 21.08
$ 253.00
While labelled Merlot, this is actually a blend of four grape varieties — 85% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petite Sirah. Grapes were sourced from selected vineyards in northern California, gently crushed and fermented in rotary fermenters. It was matured for two months with French oak, is quite pale in colour, light on the palate and very drinkable.
STONE VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CALIFORNIA, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah $ 21.08
$ 253.00
Stone Valley is named after the well-drained gravelly soils on which the vineyards are planted. Grapes for Stone Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 came from vineyards in Sloughouse, Clements Hills and Mokelumne river sub-appellations of Lodi. Floral violet aromas lead to a serious, quite austere palate, with some chewy rustic tannins. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah, it was matured for four months with French oak and has a distinctive oaky flavour.
2019-2021, M8 D9 Plum
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STONE VALLEY RED BLEND, CALIFORNIA, 2018 Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah $ 21.08
$ 253.00
Deep in colour with plummy fruits combined with floral soapy aromas and rose petals, Stone Valley Red blend 2018 is medium bodied with black and bitter cherry flavours. It is a blend of 45% Zinfandel, 45% Syrah and 10% Petite Sirah and was matured with French oak for two months giving it some grip on the finish.
2019-2021, M8 D9
16°C Floral, violets
18°C
Light, gluggable Oaky fruit Penne with no-cook tomato sauce with garlic and basil
Pulled pork tacos with coriander
2019-2021, M8 D9 Plums, floral, rose
18°C
Bitter and black cherries Sicilian pizza with fennel sausage and tomato sauce
photo — The winemaking team, from left to right: Natale Gagliardo, Han Han, David Crippen, Steve Miller and Liza Yurovich.
— CALIFORNIA KAUTZ FAMILY VINEYARDS
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“We work with our land to produce fine fruit in order to make our wines enjoyable. Each wine has its own story.“
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CALIFORNIA Napa
Mountain View Vintners, owned and led by Angelo Pera, manages and farms 19 vineyards across the Golden State, stretching from coastal regions to the California Delta. Each has its own climate conditions and the most suitable vines are planted to produce strong varietal character in the wines. Wines are made by Philip Zorn together with Angelo Pera.
Mountain View Vintners
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OPIMIAN CALIFORNIA RED Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot
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OPIMIAN CALIFORNIA WHITE
$ 17.25
$ 207.00
A soft light white with aromas of nectarines and other white fruits, this is a blend of Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer. Fresh and fruity, with no use of oak.
A light to medium bodied red with oaky aromas of coconut mingling with sour cherries and balsamic. A blend of 46% Zinfandel, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petite Sirah and 17% Merlot, half was matured in American oak barrels, the other half in tank.
2019-2020, M8 D9
2019-2021, M8 D9
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer $ 17.25
Nectarine, white fruits
$ 207.00
6°C
Coconut, balsamic
14°C
White stone fruits, [00]
Sour cherries, woody
Classic New Orleans gumbo
Chicken fajitas served with onions, grilled bell peppers, cheese and pico de gallo
— CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW VINEYARDS
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RIVERVIEW VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY, CALIFORNIA, 2018 Chardonnay $ 285.00
$ 23.75
Golden in colour with butterscotch and ripe nectarine aromas, it has not seen any oak but has a smooth round palate which reveal flavours of fresh lemon and lemon curd with some bitter marmalade character on the finish. 2019-2020, M8 D9 Ripe nectarines, butterscotch
6°C
Lemon curd, marmalade, [00] Scallops sautéed in butter with lemon
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RIVERVIEW VINEYARDS RED WINE, CALIFORNIA, 2017 Zinfandel, Merlot, Ruby Cabernet $ 19.25
California Chardonnay needs no introduction. Sip on this golden nectar today!
$ 231.00
Riverview Red has plummy fruits with a hint of fresh herbs such as oregano. It is soft and mellow with sweet mid-palate fruit. Produced from a blend of 52% Zinfandel, 37% Merlot and 11% Ruby Cabernet, it is medium bodied with a nice juicy fresh acidity and light tannins. Half was aged in American oak barrels. 2019-2021, M8 D9 Plums, hint of herbs, oregano
18°C
Sweet fresh fruits Traditional Provençal vegetable tian
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NEW
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RIVERVIEW VINEYARDS MERLOT, CALIFORNIA, 2017
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RIVERVIEW VINEYARDS ZINFANDEL, CALIFORNIA, 2016
Merlot $ 23.75
$ 285.00
Zinfandel $ 23.75
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BUTTERFLY RIDGE PINOT GRIGIO, CALIFORNIA, 2018
$ 285.00
Merlot grown in a vineyard 24 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean was picked in September 2017, following a hot and dry growing season. Deep in colour with spicy balsamic aromas, some green leaf and a slight smoky note, flavours of plums and black treacle emerge with a savoury edge on the finish. It was matured six months in French oak barrels.
A rich wine with aromas of tar and raisins, it is starting to show some development. It was matured for twelve months in French oak barrels and is well balanced with a juicy acidity. Zinfandel vines are planted on sandy loam soils in the Central Valley.
Light bodied, zesty and refreshing with flavours of fresh lemons and other tangy white fruits. Pinot Grigio was grown in Clarksburg at La Slough vineyard. Planted in 2001, the vines are orientated east-west on sandy loam soils with plenty of fertile clay.
2019-2021, M8 D9
2019-2021, M8 D9
2019-2020, M8 D9
Raisins, spice, green leaf
16°C
Tar, raisins
18°C
Pinot Grigio $ 24.83
Lemon zest, fresh lemon
Treacle, plums
Juicy fruits
White fruits, tangy, [00]
Lamb burgers with onion soup aioli
Charred cucumber Panzanella with grilled steak
Tuna poke on nori crackers
photo — In 2019, Mountain View opened a brand-new winery in Napa in order to produce top-quality wines with the most modern technology.
$ 298.00
6°C
— CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW VINEYARDS
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BUTTERFLY RIDGE CHARDONNAY, MONTEREY COUNTY, 2017 Chardonnay $ 25.92
$ 311.00
There is something about Monterey Chardonnay that makes it very distinctive. Mountain View Vintners have 40 acres in Monterey planted on clay soils. Chardonnay vines were planted in 1982, hence heading towards 40 years old. Butterfly Ridge 2017 Chardonnay is golden in colour with aromas of fresh seed fruits pears, apples combined with butterscotch. The wine spent just three months in oak. It has true Monterey cool climate character with a linear structure and spicy lime finish.
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BUTTERFLY RIDGE ZINFANDEL ROSÉ, CALIFORNIA, 2018
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BUTTERFLY RIDGE MERLOT, CENTRAL COAST, 2018 Merlot
Zinfandel, Pinot Noir $ 19.17
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6°C
$ 230.00
$ 311.00
Deep and bright in colour, Butterfly Ridge Rosé is a blend of 64% Zinfandel and 36% Pinot Noir. It has aromas of watermelon and redcurrants with some floral notes. Some natural sweetness is offset by a harmoniously tart acidity. This is an easy-drinking rosé with flavours of cherry and hard candy.
Merlot doesn’t like too much heat, so does well in California’s Central Coast, benefitting from the cooling effect of the Ocean. Butterfly Ridge 2018 Merlot has aromas of ripe fruits, dark and red cherries and menthol. Grapes were grown on the eastern side of Santa Maria. Vines were planted in 1988 on sandy loam soils on an east-west axis. It is a medium bodied wine with a linear structure, firm acidity and balsamic finish.
2019-2020, M8 D9
2019-2022, M8 D8
2019-2021, M8 D9 Pears, butterscotch
$ 25.92
Watermelon, floral, redcurrants
6°C
Ripe fruits, cherries, menthol
18°C
Apples, seeded white fruits, lime, [00]
Cherry hard candy, sour, [00]
Balsamic, dark fruits
Heirloom tomato salad with pickled ramp vinaigrette with aged Pecorino cheese
Thai green curry
Wild mushroom Wagyu cheeseburger
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photo — Grapes before harvest, basking in the September sunlight.
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BUTTERFLY RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON, CENTRAL COAST, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon $ 31.83
BUTTERFLY RIDGE PINOT NOIR, CENTRAL COAST, 2018 Pinot Noir
$ 191.00
An elegant Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes grown in northern Paso Robles. It has aromas of roses, hay and raspberries. It is fine in texture with supple tannins, smooth with no astringency. It was matured for six months in French oak. 2019-2022, M8 D9 Floral, roses, cut hay, raspberry
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$ 34.00
$ 204.00
Pinot Noir grown at Santa Maria has produced a wine quite pale in colour but with lots of flavour. On the nose it has red fruit and strawberry aromas which lead to a soft light impression on the palate initially. It is smooth and medium bodied with red cherry and hard candy flavours followed by a savoury bitter finish and just tiny hint of oak. It is well balanced with a lingering finish and is ready for drinking.
18°C 2019-2021, M8 D9
Smooth, flavoursome Rosemary braised lamb shanks
Red fruits, strawberry
16°C
Red cherries, savoury bitter twist Spaghetti with squash blossom butter and summer green beans, topped with basil leaves, Pecorino cheese and lemon juice
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DUXINARO CHARDONNAY, RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, 2017 Chardonnay $ 37.33
$ 224.00
A buttery Chardonnay, bright in colour with mellow ripe fruit aromas, passionfruit and nectarines, complemented by vanilla. It is medium bodied with great depth and a flavour which stays on the palate, finishing with a nice bitter citrus pith note. Grapes were grown in the Russian River Valley on 20-year-old vines. It was aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. 2019-2022, M8 D9 Mellow ripe fruits, passionfruit, nectarine, buttery, vanilla
6°C
Passionfruit, citrus pith, [00] Buttermilk fried chicken with peach-fennel salad
photo — Louis Napoli, Laura Pera and Angelo Pera enjoying themselves at their winery.
— CALIFORNIA MOUNTAIN VIEW VINEYARDS
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Vinoselección Rosé wine is in demand around the world. Spain has always had a strong tradition in its production. Here we offer two contrasting styles coming from two northern regions — Cigales and Navarra.
“I wasn’t cooped up in a lab — my oenology classes were out in the fields in rubber boots. That is part of why I fell in love with what is now my profession.” —Adriana Ochoa, Winemaker and Technical Director, Ochoa Winery
— SPAIN VINOSELECCIÓN
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OCHOA LÁGRIMA ROSA, DO NAVARRA, 2018 Garnacha, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon $ 27.33
$ 164.00
Spanish rosé: bring some summer into your winter!
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VALDELOSFRAILES ROSADO, DO CIGALES, 2018, BODEGA MATARROMERA Tempranillo
In contrast to many rosé wines produced nowadays, which are pale in colour, the Valdelosfrailes 2018 is a deep bright “radioactive” pink. It has aromas of fresh raspberries, cherries and herbs, finishing on a refreshingly crisp note. Grapes were grown on the lower part of the Aldor y Patato estate in Cigales, north of the ancient Castilian city of Valladolid.
The Navarra region in northern Spain’s Basque Country lies around the town of Pamplona, renowned for its centuries-old annual Festival of San Fermín – the “running of the bulls” epitomized by Ernest Hemingway. Drinking wine was also a regular pastime of his in The Sun Also Rises! Navarra has a history of producing rosé wines. Lagrima 2018, produced by Javier Ochoa, is a blend of 40% Garnacha, 40% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was made according to the “sangrado”, known as saignée or bleeding method, traditional to the region. Medium pink in colour, it is a more serious style of rosé with less fruit and a more vinous style. Grapes were lightly crushed, and the skins left in contact with the juice for four to six hours before fermentation.
2019-2020, M8 D9
2019-2020, M8 D9
$ 24.00
Raspberries, cherries, herbs
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$ 144.00
6°C
Winey fruits
6°C
Crisp, [00]
Strawberry, some grassy notes, [00]
Israeli couscous salad with pesto, avocado, red onion and arugula
Paella Valenciana
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top photo — Left to right: Marivi, Javier, Adriana and
Beatriz Ochoa, from Navarra’s Ochoa winery.
Finca la Reñana vineyard, owned by Bodegas Luis Alegre, was planted in 1948. It is located at 595 metres above sea level between Laguardia and Elvillar in the Alavesa region of Rioja. Vines are cultivated on limestone base soils mixed with fine sand. The 2013 is brick ruby in colour with aromas of ripe cooked fruits. It is smooth on the palate with vanilla, cooked fruit and treacle flavours – perfect for drinking over the next few years. Produced from a blend of 95% Tempranillo with 5% Graciano and Mazuelo, it was matured in new French oak barrels for 16 months.
NEW
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LUIS ALEGRE FINCA LA REÑANA, DOCA RIOJA, 2013 Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo $ 239.00
$ 39.83
2019-2023, M8 D9 Cooked fruits
18°C
Vanilla, forest fruits, raisin Roasted vegetable thin-crust pizza
photo — Ochoa’s family-owned vineyard in Traibuenas, Navarra, has 145 hectares, of which 115 are being converted to organic viticulture.
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SPAIN
Murcia
Familia Bastida This family-run company has vineyards in various wine regions around Spain, with many in the southeast in the hills, inland from Valencia, in the regions of Jumilla and Utiel-Requena. These regions are currently improving in quality and reputation.
“Our family is dedicated exclusively to the world of wines and works with the objective to group together different Designations of Origin from Spain.“
photo — 60-year-old Tempranillo vines located in Paraje de Tito, where the Bastida Family have a winery.
— SPAIN FAMILIA BASTIDA
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RIO LILO, SAUVIGNON BLANCAIREN, DOP JUMILLA, 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, Airen $ 19.33
$ 116.00
This white wine from the southern region of Jumilla is a 50:50 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Airen. It is light and refreshing with white fruits and limey flavours.
2019-2020, M8 D9 White fruits
6°C
Lime, [01] Herb and lemon roasted chicken
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GENIO ESPAÑOL, ORGANIC, DOP JUMILLA, 2018
Discover tradition. DOP Jumilla is one of the oldest in Spain.
Monastrell $ 21.33
$ 128.00
2019-2021, M8 D9 Ripe berry fruits
18°C
Sour cherries, tangy acidity Piquillo peppers stuffed with chorizo and Manchego cheese
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A great value red wine made from the Monastrell grape. The wine was aged for two to three months in French and American oak, but this does not distract from the ripe red berry aromas. It is medium in weight with a firm acidity, giving it a tangy sour cherry finish and has good depth. On top of that it is made from organic grapes! These were grown on the family’s oldest vineyards around Murcia at 600 to 800 metres in altitude.
top photo — The “Sierra” in DOP Jumilla, where the
Genio Español grapes are grown.
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BIFTU BOBAL, DOP UTIELREQUENA, 2017
VUELA, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO, 2017 Tempranillo
Bobal $ 26.17
1537
$ 157.00
The Bobal grape comes from Utiel-Requena. It is the most widely planted variety in the region and the second most grown black grape in Spain after Tempranillo. Recently, its reputation has been improving. Biftu 2017 has aromas of cooked berry fruits and raspberry jam. It is soft and light on the palate with fresh berry fruit flavours and crushed cherries, leading to a bitter cherry finish. Grapes were grown on old bush vines with an average of 55 years of age. The wine was matured for five months in barrels produced from Hungarian and French oak.
$ 31.83
An exuberant and youthful nose with aromas of plums and red berries. This is a soft juicy Ribera del Duero with berry flavours, blueberries and some floral notes. It is medium bodied and supple with soft tannins and an intense finish. The vineyard is located in La Aguilera. After fermentation and maceration on skins for 20 days, the wine underwent malolactic in 330-litre American oak barrels and was matured a further nine months.
2019-2021, M8 D9 Raspberry jam, cooked forest fruits
16°C
$ 191.00
2019-2021, M8 D9 Plums, floral, red berries
18°C
Crushed bitter cherries Intensely fruity Casserole-roasted rabbit with herbs Albondigas (Spanish meatballs) in red sauce
bottom photo — The barrel room from the family’s winery in Socuéllamos, in the region of La Mancha.
— SPAIN FAMILIA BASTIDA
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SPAIN
Ferrer Family Wines The Ferrer Family were previously majority owners of the sparkling wine company Grupo Freixenet, which is now joint-owned by German sparkling wine company Henkell & Co. As part of the merger, Pedro Ferrer recently bought back six wine estates, including three in Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Priorat DOQ.
“The 2017 vintage for us has been one our best, with the healthiest grapes we’ve ever grown. The purity of the fruit made it very exciting to craft our wines.“
photo — The majestic dolmen of Chabola de la Hechicera (The Witch’s Hut) sits just outside the town of Laguardia.
— SPAIN FERRER FAMILY WINES
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NEW
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NEW
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SOLAR VIEJO TEMPRANILLO, BODEGAS SOLAR VIEJO, DOCA RIOJA, 2018
Tempranillo
Tempranillo
$ 25.17
A wine with great intensity of fruit – it is youthful, soft and light to medium bodied, with some grip on the finish. A Tempranillo to drink any or every day of the week! Solar Viejo Tempranillo was produced from 100% Tempranillo picked during good weather in late September into October. The estate, in the hilltop village of Laguardia, was founded in 1937 by the Santa Maria Lopez family. It was purchased in 2004 and renamed Solar Viejo by the Ferrer Family. Vanesa Insausti has been the winemaker since 2007. 2019-2021, M8 D9
2019-2022, M8 D9
$ 142.00
Intense berry fruits
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$ 151.00
After a rainy winter, the growing season in 2016 was extremely dry. Tempranillo in the higher altitude sites was picked around October 10th. After fermentation, the wine was matured for 12 months in American and French oak barrels, conferring mellow coconut and vanilla aromas. It is medium bodied with more red fruit flavours coming through on the palate alongside more coconut. It has a tangy acidity and soft finish.
$ 23.67
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SOLAR VIEJO CRIANZA, BODEGAS SOLAR VIEJO, DOCA RIOJA, 2016
18°C
Mellow vanilla, coconut
18°C
Red cherries
Red fruits, tangy, coconut
Beef, red pepper and chorizo pie
Crispy snapper with fall harvest ratatouille
photo — Vanesa Insausti hosts a tasting in the barrel cellar at Bodegas Solar Viejo, where the wines slowly soften and age.
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VIEJO RESERVA, BODEGAS 1540 SOLAR SOLAR VIEJO, DOCA RIOJA, 2014 NEW
Tempranillo, Graciano $ 32.00
$ 192.00
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ORUBE CRIANZA, BODEGAS SOLAR VIEJO, DOCA RIOJA, 2016
Matured for 12 months in oak, the 2014 Reserva has vanilla spice and nutmeg aromas in the foreground with dark fruits behind. It is a blend of Tempranillo with 30% Graciano – a variety that is notoriously difficult to grow but which produces interesting dark perfumed wines with high natural acidity. In the mouth, soft fruit flavours with raisins, figs and dried fruits emerge, creating a complex wine which remains lively due to its fresh acidity.
Orube 2016 is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Graciano. With a mellow bouquet conferring notes of vanilla, coconut, resin and dark fruits, it is medium bodied with juicy mid-palate fruit flavours of red cherries and dates. It is elegant with a velvety texture and fine tannins. Orube Crianza was matured for 12 months in American and French oak barrels.
2019-2023, M7 D8
2019-2025, M7 D9
Spicy dark fruits, nutmeg, vanilla
18°C
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano $ 29.50
Vanilla, coconut resin
$ 177.00
18°C
Figs, dried fruits
Red cherries
Beets and duck-liver pâté
Jamón Ibérico and Manchego cheese tapas
— SPAIN FERRER FAMILY WINES
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Bodegas Valdubón Another female winemaker is responsible for Bodegas Valdubón — Gloria Díaz Díaz has been at Valdubón in Ribera del Duero for five years. The estate was founded by a small group of investors and growers in 1997, then purchased by Pedro Ferrer in 1999.
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VALDUBÓN VERDEJO, DO RUEDA, 2018
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Verdejo, Viura $ 22.83
NEW
VALDUBÓN TEMPRANILLO, DO RIBERA DEL DUERO, 2018
$ 137.00 Tinta del País (Tempranillo)
Rueda, one of Spain’s top regions for white wine, is located west of Ribara del Duero and the winery at Milagros. Valdubón 2018 Verdejo is refreshing with fresh lime, gooseberry and quince flavours. It is a blend of Verdejo with 15% Viura. Grapes were picked at night, destalked and left to macerate on skins for five to eight hours. The free-run juice was then fermented at low temperature with the wine matured on its fine lees for two months.
Valdubón Tempranillo is vibrant in colour with intense fruity aromas with plums, raspberries and cherries all present in abundance. This is a light to medium bodied red which is deliciously easy to drink and flavoursome. Tinta del País grapes were grown in vineyards around the villages of Roa, Milagros and Pardilla in Ribera del Duero. Picking began on September 27, followed by de-stemming and a light crushing of grapes into tank.
2019-2020, M8 D9
2019-2021, M8 D9
Gooseberry, lime
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6°C
$ 25.67
Plums, raspberries, cherries
$ 154.00
18°C
Quince, smooth, [00]
Red cherry acidity
Salmorejo (cold Spanish tomato and bread soup)
Roast leg of venison with cranberry sauce and roasted potatoes
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photo — Another day starts at the impressive estate of Bodegas Valdubón, high in the plains in the sensational Ribera del Duero DO.
Bodegas Morlanda Just two decades back, the Priorat region in north eastern Spain was a somewhat forgotten back water. Its steep hillsides are difficult to farm and many of the old stone walled terraced vineyards had been abandoned. Once a thriving region in the mid 1880s, phylloxera, civil war and Franco had each taken their toll. Todays its contoured vineyards, Llicorella soils and hot dry climate are prized for growing Cariñena and Garnacha. The quality of the wines produced has stimulated interest and investment in the region. Bodegas Morlanda is located at Bellmunt del Priorat in the south of the region. The winery is surrounded by approximately 70 hectares of land, with about 22 hectares of terraced vineyards planted on steep slopes between 600 and 700 metres. The wines are made by Judit Llop, making it a hat trick of lady winemakers — you go girls!
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MAS DE SUBIRÀ, VI DE GUARDA,
1544 2017 BODEGAS MORLANDA, DOQ PRIORAT, 2017
Cariñena, Garnacha $ 263.00
$ 43.83
Find out more about the Priorat region in Vino Etcetera.
A blend of 50% Cariñena and 50% Garnacha, the varieties were harvested separately by hand into small 18-kilo boxes. After a second sorting at the winery, grapes were destemmed, fermented in tank then matured in 300-litre French oak barrels for 18 months. Mas de Subira 2017 is a savoury wine with aromas of wild herbs and meat. It is pure and linear in structure with treacle and raisin flavours with a bright, vibrant acidity. A wine with great depth of flavour, the oak is integrated and seamless. Wines have been produced by Judit Llop since 2003. Daughter of a vigneron in Tarragona, Judit worked for Bodegas Torres in Spain and Viña Errazuriz in Chile before joining Bodegas Morlanda. 2019-2025, M6 D8 Savoury, meaty, herbs
18°C
Raisins Gnocchi with duck, black olives, and tomato ragù
photo — Winemaker Judit Llop tastes each of her 300-litre French oak barrels of Garnacha and Cariñena.
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