A quick note on some serious Spanish icons that we have available. These are wines I’ve poured over the years and I’m excited to offer a small parcel. All under current market price.
2019 Alión
Made entirely by the Vega Sicilia team, just down the road. More modern in style, with structure and spice from 14 months in barrel.
94pts James Suckling: “Fragrant and floral. Blue fruit, spice and energy. Serious length.”
2019 – 6x75cl – $1,041
Valbuena 5° 2019 & 2020
Often overlooked, but one of the best wines in Spain for the cellar. 2019 is generous and dark-fruited. 2020 has lifted freshness.
95pts Luis Gutiérrez (WA) on 2020: “Elegant, classical, and balanced. A brilliant vintage for Valbuena.”
2020 – 3x75cl – $1,128
2019 – 6x75cl – $2,146
Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2011 & 2012
Marques de Murrieta at full throttle. Only made in the best years.
2012 – 100pts James Suckling: “Phenomenal wine. Layers of fruit and tannin. Still just getting started.”
2011 – 97pts Wine Advocate: “A textbook Rioja. Structured, spicy, long. Superb vintage.”
2012 – 6x75cl – $3,306
2011 – 6x75cl – $2,436
La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva 2019
One of the most reliable names in Rioja. All the strawberry fruit, spice and silky tannin you want in a Reserva.
Still priced incredibly well for the quality. Ideal for by-the-glass or mid-term cellaring.
2019 – 6x75cl – $469
