Spain

2008 Gaba do Xil Godello

SPAIN OTHER, Spain

Normally $26.99! Godello is a relatively rare Spanish white grape. Though often overshadowed by the more well-known Albarino, Godello arguably produces some of Spain's best white wines, which can be remarkably complex, yet crisp, refreshing and extremely versatile with food. This version is made by Telmo Rodriguez, one of Spain's top modern producers. "Classic pears, freshly cut hay and a touch of guava and hot wax are all there. Very robust and tight for a white wine, kind of like white burgundy in structure, but nothing like it in flavour. Crunchy minerals and an acid laden finish. A little fleshy, the texture is silky and fine."

2005 Muga Torre Muga 6 btl Wooden Gift Pack

muga, Rioja, Spain

Beautifully presented in a wooden gift box containing six bottles of Torre Muga. Torre Muga is an unfiltered blend of 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, and 10% Graciano. Aged 22 months in large (18,000 liters) American oak vats, followed by 16 months in new French oak, and bottled without fining or filtration."Exotically perfumed,syrah-like bouquet of red and dark berries,violet,smokey bacon and graphite,with vanillin oak spice undertone adding an exotic touch.Fleshy,palate-staining cassis and bitter cherry flavours are brightened by piquant minerality and firmed by fine-grained tannins.Cracked pepper and mace qualities come up on the long,silky finish.Extremely suave and strikingly complex wine with excellent balance."

1996 Contino Gran Reserva Rioja

Rioja - Other, Rioja, Spain

1998 CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja

Rioja - Other, Rioja, Spain

2008 Wrongo Dongo

Jumilla - Other, Jumilla, Spain

Old vine mourvedre from a hillside vineyard in Jumila at 700m above sea level where the temperature variation goes from 15c during the winter days and -2 at night to summer days of 35c and 10-15c at night ( the perfect variations for grape cultivation ). The vineyards has a foot deep of chalky stones over a substrata of sandy soil. This is a steal at $20. "More righto than wrongo, it may have a silly name but this 100% mourvedre made from 45 yr old vines is a serious bargain with its rich and velvety but fresh blackberry fruit, earthy and leathery notes and lick of spice and liquorice. A brilliant barbeque wine." NZ Herald. " Inky ruby. Smoky blackberry and cherry aromas are complemented by notes of cracked pepper and dried flowers; smells like a syrah. Firm, focused dark fruit flavors gain sweetness with air and pick up slightly bitter tannins. The finish repeats the blackberry note, leaving a zesty, peppery quality behind. Lots of bang for the buck here." S.Tanzer

2001 Artadi Rioja Grandes Anadas

Artadi, Rioja, Spain

SOLD AS 6 BOTTLE ORIGINAL WINE CASE (equivalent to $400/bottle)

The prodigious, inky/purple-colored 2001 Grandes Anadas marries elegance with tremendous power and flavor intensity. It represents Spain's version of Comte de Vogue's Musigny ... in a top vintage. Aromas of spice box, violets, raspberries, blackberries, plums, cherries, and an undeniable minerality are found in this structured, ripe, phenomenally intense red. The finish exceeds one minute, yet it gives the impression that it is not close to being mature. While it offers plenty of enjoyment now, ideally it should be given 3-4 years of cellaring and consumed over the following two decades. 98/100 - RP

2009 No Time Navarra Granacha Rose

SPAIN OTHER, Spain

Made from Grenache this is a clean, dry, bright coloured wine. Strawberry and red cherry on the nose, finely balanced with fresh red berry flavours. Exceelent value rose.

2004 Remirez de Ganuza Rioja Trasnocho

Rioja - Other, Rioja, Spain

Fernando Remirez de Ganuza's goal is simple: to make the best wine in Rioja. Not a small task considering the number of extremely high quality producers in this famous region of Spain. But Fernando has risen to the challenge. Since 1989, this seriously exciting producer has slowly aquired some of the best vineyards in the area. Combining the fantastic raw material these vineyards produce with a no-expense-spared approach in the winery ( down to selecting only the grapes from the shoulders of the bunches as they believe these hold greater flavours than the grapes than the other grapes in the bunch ) has resulted in some of Rioja's most incredible wines. "Dark in colour with rich, concentrated aromas of raw steak, blueberries and a lovely floral component right near the end. Silky, fine tannins, round in the mouth and a lovely bright acidity. Festive flavors linger on my palate of blue and black berries, coffee and anise seed.

2008 Paso a Paso Tempranillo

SPAIN OTHER, Spain

Sensationally priced Spanish red from vines over 40yrs old!. "The Paso a Paso Tinto ( this used to be called Mano a Mano ) is 100% Tempranillo sourced from vineyards averaging 40 years of age. Opaque violet. Musky cherry-cola and plum aromas are complemented by notes of cured tobacco and cracked pepper. Tangy minerality adds verve to chewy dark fruit flavors, with a brighter raspberry note emerging with aeration. Finishes with solid grip and an echo of pepper. Serve this with a piece of grilled lamb" Tanzer

2007 Alto Moncayo Veraton

SPAIN OTHER, Spain

Made by the legendry Australian Winemaker, Chris Ringland ( winemaker at Rockford ) this is a luscious fruit bomb made from 100% old bush vine grenache. "Opaque violet. Sexy aromas of red and dark berries, sandalwood, spicecake and fresh rose. Spicy, concentrated raspberry and blackberry flavors are given spine by zesty minerals and pick up a smoky quality with air. Impressively lively for such a rich wine, with strong finishing spiciness and lingering notes of licorice and red berries." 92/100 Tanzer. Grenache like never before!