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Wine Advocate (98)
The 2005 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a bit more brooding and backward. Opaque purple/black, it has an alluring nose of toasty oak, pencil lead, scorched earth, espresso, truffle, and blackberry. Tightly wound but beautifully balanced, this is an opulent effort that requires patience. Give it 10-12 years of further aging and drink it from 2020 through 2040.Inc. GSTSG$1,006.84 -
Inc. GSTSG$811.40 -
Vinous (95)
(100% tempranillo, sourced from a single 3.5-hectare vineyard that reportedly yielded 10 hectoliters per hectare; fermented in a single open-top wooden tank; 15% alcohol): Opaque purple. Intoxicating scents of black raspberry, boysenberry, incense and violet, along with notes of black pepper and anise. Lush, spicy and expansive, offering powerful red and dark berry compote and vanilla flavors and an exotic candied floral quality. Clings impressively on the endless, subtly tannic finish, energized by zesty acidity.Inc. GSTSG$841.94 -
Introducing the remarkable Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2017, a symbol of expert craftsmanship rooted in Galician terroir. This red blend emerges from Spain's Ribeira Sacra region, renowned for its steep terraces and ancient viticulture. Demencia de Autor, the boutique winemaker behind this stellar varietal, practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the purest expression of the grapes.
Their minimalist cellaring process preserves the natural vibrancy of the fruit, resulting in a wonderfully harmonious wine. Comprising primarily of Mencia grapes blended with a splash of Garnacha, Mouraton and Souson, the Lalama showcases depth and complexity, underscored by bright red fruit notes and a distinctive minerality. Its maturation in French oak barrels for just over a year heightens nuances of spice and brings an elegant structure.
Choose Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2017 for a remarkable journey into Spain's heartland of traditional winemaking, encapsulating the crafting of boutique wines at its finest.
Inc. GSTSG$659.89 -
Experience an exceptional Spanish vintage with the Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2018. Hailing from the monumental terraced vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra region in Galicia, this marvellous blend of Mencía, Brancellao, Mouratón and Souson was crafted by the diligent hands at Bodegas Dominio do Bibei. The terroir's unique mix of sandy granite, schist and clay provides the wine with its distinctive texture and taste. After fermentation in wooden tubs and cement tanks, the wine matures for 13-16 months in various vessels, before spending a further 24 months in the bottle. It radiates an intense aroma of black fruit and oak, underscored with minerality and herbal notes. On the palate, it is robust yet elegant, with a splendid balance of tannins, fruitiness and acidity. Ideal for savouring now or cellaring, Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2018 is a testament to the winemaker’s innovative vision and the region's ancient viticultural heritage.
Inc. GSTSG$659.89 -
Tim Atkin MW (96)
Malvasía Riojana, or Rojal, is a very rare grape that’s only found in old co-planted field blends as a rule. But here it takes centre stage in a brilliant wine that’s fermented and aged on its lees in concrete eggs. Saline, focused and refined, with jasmine and wet stone aromas, a creamy mid palate and a long, focused, pithy finish. A stunning debut. 2021 – 2026.Inc. GSTSG$185.08 -
The Bodegas Bhilar Phinca Abejera Rioja Alavesa 2012 embodies the rich terroir of Spain's prestigious Rioja Alavesa region. Nestled in the alluring Basque Country, the acclaimed Bodegas Bhilar demonstrates artisanal winemaking acuity renowned worldwide. The Phinca Abejera Rioja Alavesa is a boutique production, cultivated from old-vine Tempranillo grapes imparting distinct notes of blackberries, liquorice and wild herbs.
Striking a balance between modern winemaking techniques and steadfast tradition, the vintners use indigenous yeast for fermentation in large French oak casks, lending the wine an understated elegance and complexity. Ageing for 36 months in neutral oak promotes the wine's finesse, culminating in a superbly structured palate featuring deep fruits, earthy minerality, and a long, velvety finish.
As a biodynamic and organic estate, Bodegas Bhilar's commitment to sustainable viticulture ensures the continued quality and character of the Phinca Abejera Rioja Alavesa. The 2012 vintage possesses an enviable cellaring potential, inviting discerning connoisseurs to savour its evolution.
Inc. GSTSG$453.88 -
A source of undeniable superiority, Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2018 is an authentic Spanish gem, harking from the distinguished vineyards in Ribera del Duero. Expertly crafted by the Garcia Figuero family, their proprietary vines' noble bloodlines yield this exquisite expression of the Tempranillo grape. Influenced by the swaying seasons of Spain, the 2018 vintage delivers an eloquent body, laced with layers of ripe dark fruit, chocolate undertones, and a touch of spice. The winemaking process incorporates fourteen months of gentle maturation in French and American oak barrels, culminating in a wine replete with complexity and finesse. Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2018 persists on the palate, with a trail of silky tannins and a hint of liquorice tantalising the taste buds. As an emblem of meticulous vinification, it stands testament to the Figuero family's passionate pursuit of fine winemaking and their mastery of taking Tempranillo's potential to extraordinary new heights.
Inc. GSTSG$924.10 -
Imbued with class and heritage, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 is a reflection of the sublime Spanish terroir. Birthed in the acclaimed wine region of Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with cutting-edge technology. This luxurious Tempranillo is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing to its robust complexity and aromatic refinement.
A dynasty known for unparalleled dedication to viticulture, the Garcia Figuero family passionately respect their vines, translating into the outstanding quality of their wines. Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 exudes opulent layers of dark berries, cocoa, and delicately spiced undertones. On the palate, it introduces a rich tapestry of delicate tannins and vibrant acidity, resulting in a well-balanced, persistent finish that gracefully lingers. This magnificent expression of Spanish excellence is destined to electrify any connoisseur or those new to the world of fine wines.
Inc. GSTSG$281.87 -
Imbued with class and heritage, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 is a reflection of the sublime Spanish terroir. Birthed in the acclaimed wine region of Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with cutting-edge technology. This luxurious Tempranillo is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing to its robust complexity and aromatic refinement.
A dynasty known for unparalleled dedication to viticulture, the Garcia Figuero family passionately respect their vines, translating into the outstanding quality of their wines. Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 exudes opulent layers of dark berries, cocoa, and delicately spiced undertones. On the palate, it introduces a rich tapestry of delicate tannins and vibrant acidity, resulting in a well-balanced, persistent finish that gracefully lingers. This magnificent expression of Spanish excellence is destined to electrify any connoisseur or those new to the world of fine wines.
Inc. GSTSG$430.55 -
Vinous (94)
(all tempranillo, from a plot of vines that are reportedly over 100 years of age; raised in all new French oak): Inky ruby. Powerful, exotically perfumed black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by notes of incense, candied lavender, mocha and Indian spices. Stains the palate with concentrated boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors, energized by peppery spices and a strong mineral quality. Complex vanilla, woodsmoke, mineral and floral pastille notes come up on the strikingly long, nuanced finish, which features building tannins.Inc. GSTSG$885.85 -
Wine Advocate (94)
As we didn't have another recent vintage to compare with the 2010 and the expectations were so high, Roda's CEO Agustín Santolaya insisted on uncorking another excellent vintage, the 2004 Roda I, to check on its evolution. The production and source of the grapes was basically the same as today, 100% Tempranillo that, back then, was fermented in French oak vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in barriques for 16 months. There might be some things in common with 2010, which is the current vintage—a very balanced year with great ripeness and acidity, wines with power and elegance and a very slow development. This 2004 is aging at a glacial pace and should have a long life ahead of it. At the time, they produced 184,447 bottles of this 2004. It has been in bottle since May 2006.Inc. GSTSG$1,033.80 -
Decanter (95)
From a warm vintage with an early harvest, this is a well-balanced Rioja with considerable complexity. There's a ripe plum character to the black fruit aromas, along with warm tobacco hints and earthy, undergrowth notes. Like a perfectly stretched tapestry, this shows a taut precision to the winemaking, with admirable balance. Polished black fruit, spice and chocolate notes show good persistence. A sense of freshness and fine tannins with juicy grip on the finish; this has life ahead of it.Inc. GSTSG$647.92 -
Tim Atkin MW (96)
Built around a core of Tempranillo from vineyards near Haro, with a splash of Graciano from the Rioja Oriental, this is a superb Roda I from a vintage that is often under-rated in Rioja. Balanced, perfumed and precise, with adroitly handled 50% new wood, a hint of good reduction, some vanilla spice, wild herbs and layers of blackberry and blueberry fruit. Delicious.Inc. GSTSG$520.39 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
From old vines and aged 14-16 months in French oak, the 2015 Tarima Hill sports an inky color as well as a smoking bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, pepper, and dried flowers. It's broad, expansive, and sweetly fruited, with a great mid-palate and sweet tannin. It's a sexy fruit bomb done with class!Inc. GSTSG$553.50 -
Hailing from the acclaimed Spanish region Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2014 showcases the fine viticulture tradition of its creators, Bodegas Alnardo. Crafted by renowned winemaker Peter Sisseck, the 'Psi' depicts a naturally balanced wine, minimising intervention in the vineyard and winery. The 2014 vintage, an exceptional year, focuses on predominately old-vine Tempranillo, harmonised with Garnacha and other indigenous varietal. These grapes were fermented using native yeasts, matured for 18 months in large oak and concrete vessels, achieving an exceptional wine with ripe dark fruit, delicate floral notes, and a tantalising minerality. The Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2014 represents the epitome of sustainable and biodynamic winemaking, exuding the rich terroir of its Spanish origins. A profound wine that rewards cellar ageing, it offers generous complexity and structure, promising unparalleled drinking pleasure for the discerning connoisseur.
Inc. GSTSG$1,183.52 -
Discover the exquisite character of Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2019. Nestled in the heart of Spain's celebrated Ribera del Duero region, the esteemed Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo lends its masterful touch to this remarkable vintage. Imbued with the terroir's unique qualities, each hand-picked Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinta grape is subject to meticulous vinification, ensuring a complex symphony of flavours. Aged predominately in large oak foudres with some concrete vats for 18 months, the Psi 2019 retains its vibrant character while acquiring a subtle oakiness. This opulent wine emits enticing aromas of ripe fruit, underpinned by earthy notes and a soft tannic structure. On the palate, it rewards with a lengthy finish, delivering a kaleidoscope of textures and tastes. Enjoy this standout example of Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2019, a testament to Spain's viticulture sovereignty.
Inc. GSTSG$1,183.52 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
An old vine selection based on 100% Graciano, the 2016 Rio Mazos was completely destemmed and brought up in 50% new oak. This inky colored effort has a rich, smoky bouquet of blackberries, spicy oak, cedary spice, and violets. With beautiful fruit, plenty of classy integrated oak, full body, a terrific texture, and ripe tannins, it's a beautiful, layered, singular Rioja that’s loaded with character. Drink it any time over the coming decade (and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it keep longer).Inc. GSTSG$1,135.56 -
Decanter (96)
A village wine in the Priorat classification, taken from five parcels of very old vines at different elevations and slopes in Gratallops. Fermented in open-top 225L barrels and aged in French new oak. In a vertical of 2017, 2014 and 2012, the 2014 shone: very dark fruit, a powerful impression, then a delicious lift of orange zest, fresh herbs, eucalyptus. Wonderfully complex. Textured, with fine grain and a long, satisfying finish. Drinking Window 2021 - 2027Inc. GSTSG$851.70 -
The Calvo Casajus Ribera Del Duero NIC 2009 is the ultimate testament to the wine-making prowess of Burgos, Spain's Calvo Casajus winery. Considered one of the jewels of Ribera del Duero, it is a product of exceptional craftsmanship and passion. Produced from 100-year-old organically grown Tempranillo grapes, it boasts unparalleled finesse and flavour intensity. The varietal was vinified classically before aging for 26 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a superb balance between fruit and wood.
This grand vintage expresses luscious hints of ripe black fruit, liquorice and cocoa, accentuated by an undercurrent of earthy spices. Its soft tannins and new oak's slight sweetness create a gratifyingly rounded palate. Jose Maria Calvo, the man behind the label, has perfected the fine art of minimal intervention, showcasing the natural excellency of Ribera's unique terroir. Calvo Casajus Ribera Del Duero NIC 2009 truly captures the heart and soul of Spanish viticulture.
Inc. GSTSG$641.23 -
Decanter (95)
Dark cherries, vanilla, sweet spice, strawberry and red berry fruits are woven through the long and fresh palate. A refined wine that does itself proud with its long finish, stupendous finesse and seamlessly integrated, ripe tannins. Delicious to drinkInc. GSTSG$690.43 -
Vinous (90)
(100% garnacha) Ruby-red. Nose dominated by nutty oak. Fat and sweet in the mouth, with highly concentrated flavors of red fruits and nuts. A tad dry on the end, though the tannins are not especially pronounced. I'd like to have seen a bit more nuance and length here. Perhaps best suited for drinking over the next few years. (European Cellars, Charlotte NCInc. GSTSG$184.36 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The perfect Mediterranean vintage produced an outstanding Garnacha. The 2020 El Molar fermented with 35% full clusters and matured in a combination of 500-liter barrels and 5,000-liter foudres for one year. The wine is very young and tender; it feels more delicate despite having a little more alcohol than the 2019 (it's 15%) and with a slightly lower pH (3.49). It's super aromatic, extroverted and expressive, floral, elegant and complex. There is great balance, and the wine feels fresher and less ripe; it's refreshing and has a core of minerality and super fine tannins with pungent flavors. There is precision, elegance and balance, the three words that define the vintage. All the wines are very good value, but this is a steal. 40,000 bottles were filled in March 2022.Inc. GSTSG$262.04 -
Vinous (94)
Vivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes red and blue fruit liqueur, candied flowers and exotic spices, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Impressively concentrated yet energetic in style, offering sweet, mineral- and spice-tinged boysenberry, cherry, candied lavender and spicecake flavors that open up steadily with air. Sappy, focused and seamless in texture, finishing with harmonious tannins and impressive, floral-driven persistence.Inc. GSTSG$342.70 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Las Gravas is a blend of 90% Monastrell from limestone gravel soils and 10% Garnacha also planted in the same gravel soils, but it's obviously much younger than the Monastrell. It fermented in underground pools with 25% to 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 5,000-liter oak foudres and 500-liter oak barrels for 16 months. It's an incredibly elegant and delicate Las Gravas, nuanced and with a discrete profile, a little shy at first. The palate is also super elegant and balanced, with refined tannins, a velvety texture and very fine chalky minerality. The north-facing vineyard, the backbone of this wine in a challenging and cooler year, is now 40 years old and has vigor and balance, which has resulted in an incredible wine through a lot of work in the vineyard. This has to be the finest vintage to date, a real triumph over the adverse conditions of the year that transcends the quality of the vintage. They used a lower percentage of Garnacha to avoid too much florality in the blend, and the wine is more serious. It's less explosive than the 2017, but I'd say, more gravelly... Bravo! 34,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020.Inc. GSTSG$569.44 -
Wine Advocate (96)
As I saw with Las Gravas, the only problem with the 2016 Pie Franco is that I tasted it next to the superb 2017. Surprisingly enough, it feels riper than the 2017, when the year was colder and wetter. It has persistent and pungent flavors and is juicy within the dry and stony character of the texture.Inc. GSTSG$816.85 -
Unveiling the exquisite Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2018, a Spanish marvel produced from ungrafted vines grown in pure sand soil, dates back to phylloxera. This monastrell gem exudes a beautiful fusion of concentration, purity, and balance. Its robust ruby hue hosts a complex bouquet of black and red fruits, hints of earthy minerals, clove, and black pepper.
Winemaker José María Vicente heeds respectful viticulture, influenced by his ancestry's teachings since the estate's establishment in 1870. The wine is matured in French and American oak barrels, revealing its full potential with air contact, showcasing a fresh, vibrant, yet altogether powerful palate.
Straight from the sun-bathed slopes of Jumilla, in the southeast of Spain, this Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2018 is an extraordinary representation of its storied terroir, making it an unmissable addition for any discerning wine enthusiast.
Inc. GSTSG$469.94 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Following the subtle, elegant and floral profile of the vintage, the 2014 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias is always sourced from a south-facing vineyard in the Villegas zone of the village of Valtuille de Abajo, where the soils have a sandy texture and provide for fine, elegant wines. They used 100% full clusters for the fermentation in oak vats with indigenous yeasts, and then matured the wine in used 228-liter oak barrels. The oak does not have an aromatic role in any of the reds. This combines the floral with some characteristics, earthy and developing notes of cypress, smoked meat and a Rhôneish twist. It has some earthy tannins too, coupled with moderate alcohol and great freshness. This is one of the first vineyards to be harvested, as it ripens early, and has contained alcohol. This is a very regular wine, vintage after vintage. This has to be the finest vintage for this bottle. 3,500 bottles were filled in November 2016.Inc. GSTSG$483.35 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
I was very pleasantly surprised by the elegance and balance of the 2015 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias, centenary Mencía from two plots in the village of Valtuille. This is always one of the finest wines in the portfolio, but this 2015 was especially harmonious, combining aromas of violets and wild herbs with an earthy touch and a medium-bodied palate with very refined tannins that made it beautifully textured. There is an extra degree of complexity here and it has the depth of the very old vines. This has to be one of the finest vintages for this bottling. There are 3,500 bottles of it.Inc. GSTSG$416.86 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2019 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias comes from a single plot of ancient vines that could qualify as Vino de Paraje and in the future as Vino de Viña, but they are never going to do it because it's their traditional name and label and one of the most consistent wines from the winery. It is made with field blend with lots of different grapes on clay and sand soils. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts with a long 60-day maceration and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels (but, in the future, they might move to oval oak foudres) for one year. It has the violets and the perfume from the 2018 vintage but with more dimension, more layers and depth. A stellar performance in 2019 (again!). 3,500 bottles produced, what the plot delivered. It was bottled in June 2021.Inc. GSTSG$523.64
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Wine Advocate (98)
The 2005 La Vina de Andres Romeo is a bit more brooding and backward. Opaque purple/black, it has an alluring nose of toasty oak, pencil lead, scorched earth, espresso, truffle, and blackberry. Tightly wound but beautifully balanced, this is an opulent effort that requires patience. Give it 10-12 years of further aging and drink it from 2020 through 2040.In BondSG$895.00 -
In BondSG$685.00
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Vinous (95)
(100% tempranillo, sourced from a single 3.5-hectare vineyard that reportedly yielded 10 hectoliters per hectare; fermented in a single open-top wooden tank; 15% alcohol): Opaque purple. Intoxicating scents of black raspberry, boysenberry, incense and violet, along with notes of black pepper and anise. Lush, spicy and expansive, offering powerful red and dark berry compote and vanilla flavors and an exotic candied floral quality. Clings impressively on the endless, subtly tannic finish, energized by zesty acidity.In BondSG$715.00 -
Introducing the remarkable Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2017, a symbol of expert craftsmanship rooted in Galician terroir. This red blend emerges from Spain's Ribeira Sacra region, renowned for its steep terraces and ancient viticulture. Demencia de Autor, the boutique winemaker behind this stellar varietal, practices organic and biodynamic viticulture, ensuring the purest expression of the grapes.
Their minimalist cellaring process preserves the natural vibrancy of the fruit, resulting in a wonderfully harmonious wine. Comprising primarily of Mencia grapes blended with a splash of Garnacha, Mouraton and Souson, the Lalama showcases depth and complexity, underscored by bright red fruit notes and a distinctive minerality. Its maturation in French oak barrels for just over a year heightens nuances of spice and brings an elegant structure.
Choose Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2017 for a remarkable journey into Spain's heartland of traditional winemaking, encapsulating the crafting of boutique wines at its finest.
In BondSG$546.00 -
Experience an exceptional Spanish vintage with the Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2018. Hailing from the monumental terraced vineyards of the Ribeira Sacra region in Galicia, this marvellous blend of Mencía, Brancellao, Mouratón and Souson was crafted by the diligent hands at Bodegas Dominio do Bibei. The terroir's unique mix of sandy granite, schist and clay provides the wine with its distinctive texture and taste. After fermentation in wooden tubs and cement tanks, the wine matures for 13-16 months in various vessels, before spending a further 24 months in the bottle. It radiates an intense aroma of black fruit and oak, underscored with minerality and herbal notes. On the palate, it is robust yet elegant, with a splendid balance of tannins, fruitiness and acidity. Ideal for savouring now or cellaring, Bibei Ribeira Sacra Lalama 2018 is a testament to the winemaker’s innovative vision and the region's ancient viticultural heritage.
In BondSG$546.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (96)
Malvasía Riojana, or Rojal, is a very rare grape that’s only found in old co-planted field blends as a rule. But here it takes centre stage in a brilliant wine that’s fermented and aged on its lees in concrete eggs. Saline, focused and refined, with jasmine and wet stone aromas, a creamy mid palate and a long, focused, pithy finish. A stunning debut. 2021 – 2026.In BondSG$150.00 -
The Bodegas Bhilar Phinca Abejera Rioja Alavesa 2012 embodies the rich terroir of Spain's prestigious Rioja Alavesa region. Nestled in the alluring Basque Country, the acclaimed Bodegas Bhilar demonstrates artisanal winemaking acuity renowned worldwide. The Phinca Abejera Rioja Alavesa is a boutique production, cultivated from old-vine Tempranillo grapes imparting distinct notes of blackberries, liquorice and wild herbs.
Striking a balance between modern winemaking techniques and steadfast tradition, the vintners use indigenous yeast for fermentation in large French oak casks, lending the wine an understated elegance and complexity. Ageing for 36 months in neutral oak promotes the wine's finesse, culminating in a superbly structured palate featuring deep fruits, earthy minerality, and a long, velvety finish.
As a biodynamic and organic estate, Bodegas Bhilar's commitment to sustainable viticulture ensures the continued quality and character of the Phinca Abejera Rioja Alavesa. The 2012 vintage possesses an enviable cellaring potential, inviting discerning connoisseurs to savour its evolution.
In BondSG$357.00 -
A source of undeniable superiority, Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2018 is an authentic Spanish gem, harking from the distinguished vineyards in Ribera del Duero. Expertly crafted by the Garcia Figuero family, their proprietary vines' noble bloodlines yield this exquisite expression of the Tempranillo grape. Influenced by the swaying seasons of Spain, the 2018 vintage delivers an eloquent body, laced with layers of ripe dark fruit, chocolate undertones, and a touch of spice. The winemaking process incorporates fourteen months of gentle maturation in French and American oak barrels, culminating in a wine replete with complexity and finesse. Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2018 persists on the palate, with a trail of silky tannins and a hint of liquorice tantalising the taste buds. As an emblem of meticulous vinification, it stands testament to the Figuero family's passionate pursuit of fine winemaking and their mastery of taking Tempranillo's potential to extraordinary new heights.
In BondSG$729.00 -
Imbued with class and heritage, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 is a reflection of the sublime Spanish terroir. Birthed in the acclaimed wine region of Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with cutting-edge technology. This luxurious Tempranillo is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing to its robust complexity and aromatic refinement.
A dynasty known for unparalleled dedication to viticulture, the Garcia Figuero family passionately respect their vines, translating into the outstanding quality of their wines. Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 exudes opulent layers of dark berries, cocoa, and delicately spiced undertones. On the palate, it introduces a rich tapestry of delicate tannins and vibrant acidity, resulting in a well-balanced, persistent finish that gracefully lingers. This magnificent expression of Spanish excellence is destined to electrify any connoisseur or those new to the world of fine wines.
In BondSG$219.00 -
Imbued with class and heritage, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 is a reflection of the sublime Spanish terroir. Birthed in the acclaimed wine region of Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas Garcia Figuero winery combines traditional winemaking techniques with cutting-edge technology. This luxurious Tempranillo is aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels, contributing to its robust complexity and aromatic refinement.
A dynasty known for unparalleled dedication to viticulture, the Garcia Figuero family passionately respect their vines, translating into the outstanding quality of their wines. Bodegas Garcia Figuero 12 Crianza Tempranillo 2019 exudes opulent layers of dark berries, cocoa, and delicately spiced undertones. On the palate, it introduces a rich tapestry of delicate tannins and vibrant acidity, resulting in a well-balanced, persistent finish that gracefully lingers. This magnificent expression of Spanish excellence is destined to electrify any connoisseur or those new to the world of fine wines.
In BondSG$329.00 -
Vinous (94)
(all tempranillo, from a plot of vines that are reportedly over 100 years of age; raised in all new French oak): Inky ruby. Powerful, exotically perfumed black and blue fruit aromas are complicated by notes of incense, candied lavender, mocha and Indian spices. Stains the palate with concentrated boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors, energized by peppery spices and a strong mineral quality. Complex vanilla, woodsmoke, mineral and floral pastille notes come up on the strikingly long, nuanced finish, which features building tannins.In BondSG$784.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
As we didn't have another recent vintage to compare with the 2010 and the expectations were so high, Roda's CEO Agustín Santolaya insisted on uncorking another excellent vintage, the 2004 Roda I, to check on its evolution. The production and source of the grapes was basically the same as today, 100% Tempranillo that, back then, was fermented in French oak vats with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging in barriques for 16 months. There might be some things in common with 2010, which is the current vintage—a very balanced year with great ripeness and acidity, wines with power and elegance and a very slow development. This 2004 is aging at a glacial pace and should have a long life ahead of it. At the time, they produced 184,447 bottles of this 2004. It has been in bottle since May 2006.In BondSG$893.00 -
Decanter (95)
From a warm vintage with an early harvest, this is a well-balanced Rioja with considerable complexity. There's a ripe plum character to the black fruit aromas, along with warm tobacco hints and earthy, undergrowth notes. Like a perfectly stretched tapestry, this shows a taut precision to the winemaking, with admirable balance. Polished black fruit, spice and chocolate notes show good persistence. A sense of freshness and fine tannins with juicy grip on the finish; this has life ahead of it.In BondSG$537.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (96)
Built around a core of Tempranillo from vineyards near Haro, with a splash of Graciano from the Rioja Oriental, this is a superb Roda I from a vintage that is often under-rated in Rioja. Balanced, perfumed and precise, with adroitly handled 50% new wood, a hint of good reduction, some vanilla spice, wild herbs and layers of blackberry and blueberry fruit. Delicious.In BondSG$420.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (93)
From old vines and aged 14-16 months in French oak, the 2015 Tarima Hill sports an inky color as well as a smoking bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, pepper, and dried flowers. It's broad, expansive, and sweetly fruited, with a great mid-palate and sweet tannin. It's a sexy fruit bomb done with class!In BondSG$389.00 -
Hailing from the acclaimed Spanish region Ribera del Duero, the Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2014 showcases the fine viticulture tradition of its creators, Bodegas Alnardo. Crafted by renowned winemaker Peter Sisseck, the 'Psi' depicts a naturally balanced wine, minimising intervention in the vineyard and winery. The 2014 vintage, an exceptional year, focuses on predominately old-vine Tempranillo, harmonised with Garnacha and other indigenous varietal. These grapes were fermented using native yeasts, matured for 18 months in large oak and concrete vessels, achieving an exceptional wine with ripe dark fruit, delicate floral notes, and a tantalising minerality. The Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2014 represents the epitome of sustainable and biodynamic winemaking, exuding the rich terroir of its Spanish origins. A profound wine that rewards cellar ageing, it offers generous complexity and structure, promising unparalleled drinking pleasure for the discerning connoisseur.
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Discover the exquisite character of Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2019. Nestled in the heart of Spain's celebrated Ribera del Duero region, the esteemed Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo lends its masterful touch to this remarkable vintage. Imbued with the terroir's unique qualities, each hand-picked Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinta grape is subject to meticulous vinification, ensuring a complex symphony of flavours. Aged predominately in large oak foudres with some concrete vats for 18 months, the Psi 2019 retains its vibrant character while acquiring a subtle oakiness. This opulent wine emits enticing aromas of ripe fruit, underpinned by earthy notes and a soft tannic structure. On the palate, it rewards with a lengthy finish, delivering a kaleidoscope of textures and tastes. Enjoy this standout example of Bodegas y Vinedos Alnardo Ribera del Duero Psi 2019, a testament to Spain's viticulture sovereignty.
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)
An old vine selection based on 100% Graciano, the 2016 Rio Mazos was completely destemmed and brought up in 50% new oak. This inky colored effort has a rich, smoky bouquet of blackberries, spicy oak, cedary spice, and violets. With beautiful fruit, plenty of classy integrated oak, full body, a terrific texture, and ripe tannins, it's a beautiful, layered, singular Rioja that’s loaded with character. Drink it any time over the coming decade (and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it keep longer).In BondSG$923.00 -
Decanter (96)
A village wine in the Priorat classification, taken from five parcels of very old vines at different elevations and slopes in Gratallops. Fermented in open-top 225L barrels and aged in French new oak. In a vertical of 2017, 2014 and 2012, the 2014 shone: very dark fruit, a powerful impression, then a delicious lift of orange zest, fresh herbs, eucalyptus. Wonderfully complex. Textured, with fine grain and a long, satisfying finish. Drinking Window 2021 - 2027In BondSG$720.00 -
The Calvo Casajus Ribera Del Duero NIC 2009 is the ultimate testament to the wine-making prowess of Burgos, Spain's Calvo Casajus winery. Considered one of the jewels of Ribera del Duero, it is a product of exceptional craftsmanship and passion. Produced from 100-year-old organically grown Tempranillo grapes, it boasts unparalleled finesse and flavour intensity. The varietal was vinified classically before aging for 26 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a superb balance between fruit and wood.
This grand vintage expresses luscious hints of ripe black fruit, liquorice and cocoa, accentuated by an undercurrent of earthy spices. Its soft tannins and new oak's slight sweetness create a gratifyingly rounded palate. Jose Maria Calvo, the man behind the label, has perfected the fine art of minimal intervention, showcasing the natural excellency of Ribera's unique terroir. Calvo Casajus Ribera Del Duero NIC 2009 truly captures the heart and soul of Spanish viticulture.
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Decanter (95)
Dark cherries, vanilla, sweet spice, strawberry and red berry fruits are woven through the long and fresh palate. A refined wine that does itself proud with its long finish, stupendous finesse and seamlessly integrated, ripe tannins. Delicious to drinkIn BondSG$576.00 -
Vinous (90)
(100% garnacha) Ruby-red. Nose dominated by nutty oak. Fat and sweet in the mouth, with highly concentrated flavors of red fruits and nuts. A tad dry on the end, though the tannins are not especially pronounced. I'd like to have seen a bit more nuance and length here. Perhaps best suited for drinking over the next few years. (European Cellars, Charlotte NCIn BondSG$150.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The perfect Mediterranean vintage produced an outstanding Garnacha. The 2020 El Molar fermented with 35% full clusters and matured in a combination of 500-liter barrels and 5,000-liter foudres for one year. The wine is very young and tender; it feels more delicate despite having a little more alcohol than the 2019 (it's 15%) and with a slightly lower pH (3.49). It's super aromatic, extroverted and expressive, floral, elegant and complex. There is great balance, and the wine feels fresher and less ripe; it's refreshing and has a core of minerality and super fine tannins with pungent flavors. There is precision, elegance and balance, the three words that define the vintage. All the wines are very good value, but this is a steal. 40,000 bottles were filled in March 2022.In BondSG$181.00 -
Vinous (94)
Vivid ruby. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes red and blue fruit liqueur, candied flowers and exotic spices, along with a smoky mineral topnote. Impressively concentrated yet energetic in style, offering sweet, mineral- and spice-tinged boysenberry, cherry, candied lavender and spicecake flavors that open up steadily with air. Sappy, focused and seamless in texture, finishing with harmonious tannins and impressive, floral-driven persistence.In BondSG$255.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2018 Las Gravas is a blend of 90% Monastrell from limestone gravel soils and 10% Garnacha also planted in the same gravel soils, but it's obviously much younger than the Monastrell. It fermented in underground pools with 25% to 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts and matured in 5,000-liter oak foudres and 500-liter oak barrels for 16 months. It's an incredibly elegant and delicate Las Gravas, nuanced and with a discrete profile, a little shy at first. The palate is also super elegant and balanced, with refined tannins, a velvety texture and very fine chalky minerality. The north-facing vineyard, the backbone of this wine in a challenging and cooler year, is now 40 years old and has vigor and balance, which has resulted in an incredible wine through a lot of work in the vineyard. This has to be the finest vintage to date, a real triumph over the adverse conditions of the year that transcends the quality of the vintage. They used a lower percentage of Garnacha to avoid too much florality in the blend, and the wine is more serious. It's less explosive than the 2017, but I'd say, more gravelly... Bravo! 34,500 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020.In BondSG$465.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
As I saw with Las Gravas, the only problem with the 2016 Pie Franco is that I tasted it next to the superb 2017. Surprisingly enough, it feels riper than the 2017, when the year was colder and wetter. It has persistent and pungent flavors and is juicy within the dry and stony character of the texture.In BondSG$690.00 -
Unveiling the exquisite Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2018, a Spanish marvel produced from ungrafted vines grown in pure sand soil, dates back to phylloxera. This monastrell gem exudes a beautiful fusion of concentration, purity, and balance. Its robust ruby hue hosts a complex bouquet of black and red fruits, hints of earthy minerals, clove, and black pepper.
Winemaker José María Vicente heeds respectful viticulture, influenced by his ancestry's teachings since the estate's establishment in 1870. The wine is matured in French and American oak barrels, revealing its full potential with air contact, showcasing a fresh, vibrant, yet altogether powerful palate.
Straight from the sun-bathed slopes of Jumilla, in the southeast of Spain, this Casa Castillo Jumilla Pie Franco 2018 is an extraordinary representation of its storied terroir, making it an unmissable addition for any discerning wine enthusiast.
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Wine Advocate (96)
Following the subtle, elegant and floral profile of the vintage, the 2014 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias is always sourced from a south-facing vineyard in the Villegas zone of the village of Valtuille de Abajo, where the soils have a sandy texture and provide for fine, elegant wines. They used 100% full clusters for the fermentation in oak vats with indigenous yeasts, and then matured the wine in used 228-liter oak barrels. The oak does not have an aromatic role in any of the reds. This combines the floral with some characteristics, earthy and developing notes of cypress, smoked meat and a Rhôneish twist. It has some earthy tannins too, coupled with moderate alcohol and great freshness. This is one of the first vineyards to be harvested, as it ripens early, and has contained alcohol. This is a very regular wine, vintage after vintage. This has to be the finest vintage for this bottle. 3,500 bottles were filled in November 2016.In BondSG$388.00 -
Wine Advocate (96+)
I was very pleasantly surprised by the elegance and balance of the 2015 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias, centenary Mencía from two plots in the village of Valtuille. This is always one of the finest wines in the portfolio, but this 2015 was especially harmonious, combining aromas of violets and wild herbs with an earthy touch and a medium-bodied palate with very refined tannins that made it beautifully textured. There is an extra degree of complexity here and it has the depth of the very old vines. This has to be one of the finest vintages for this bottling. There are 3,500 bottles of it.In BondSG$327.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2019 Valtuille Cepas Centenarias comes from a single plot of ancient vines that could qualify as Vino de Paraje and in the future as Vino de Viña, but they are never going to do it because it's their traditional name and label and one of the most consistent wines from the winery. It is made with field blend with lots of different grapes on clay and sand soils. It fermented with full clusters and indigenous yeasts with a long 60-day maceration and matured in 225- and 500-liter oak barrels (but, in the future, they might move to oval oak foudres) for one year. It has the violets and the perfume from the 2018 vintage but with more dimension, more layers and depth. A stellar performance in 2019 (again!). 3,500 bottles produced, what the plot delivered. It was bottled in June 2021.In BondSG$421.00
