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Chalky albariza minerality drives the core, while vibrant acidity frames flavors of citrus, orchard fruit, and a faint nutty, oxidative hint from time under flor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom three different plots in Miraflores Alto and Miraflores Bajo, one of the most celebrated pagos in Sanlúcar, with 35 to 110 years old Palomino vines planted at 45-65 meters above sea level facing west on three different type of Albariza soils: Lentejuelas, Lustrillo and Tosca Cerrada. Bottled on the early side (usually less than a year after harvest), this cuvee is meant to be ready to drink upon release but please don't hesitate to stash a few bottles away - they age VERY well as I know from personal experience!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marco de Jerez\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubzone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanlúcar de Barrameda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Palomino (Listán)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards: \u003c\/strong\u003eThree parcels of 35 –110-year -old vines in the Pago de Miraflores Alta \u0026amp; Baja, at 45 -65 meters\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea mix of Albariza soils: Lentejuelas (up to 80% chalk, with a clay - like texture), Lustrillos (less purely chalky, with iron oxide), and Tosca Cerrada (50 -60% chalk, with a cement -like solidity)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eEspaldera\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lutte Raisonée\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e: 650 piddly cases\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes are harvested by hand then pressed whole - cluster into old botas, where the juice spontaneously ferments without temperature control. The wine finishes fermentation and rests for 9 months in the same botas, developing a veil of flor which lasts for several months .\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andalucia \/ Jerez Dry Table Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43928251531398,"sku":"CELLAR-Cota45-Miraflores-1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/COTA45UBEMirafloresNEW_64cb8dbf-a9d1-4727-8db1-edd28ae911f0.png?v=1777056755"},{"product_id":"pasanau-priorat-ceps-nous","title":"Pasanau Priorat Ceps Nous 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$25.99 on 6+ bottles (use code: 6saves2)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e77% Garnacha, 16% Mazuelo, 7% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAged 6 months in French and American barriques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTasting note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA pleasingly dense flavor profile, but very lifted and light on its feet. Juicy black cherry and blackberry, with subtle baking and wood spices. Very much Priorat but drinkable now with really nice complexity and length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCeller Pasanau is a small family winery dedicated to the elaboration of wines with personality that show the character of the vineyards from which they come. Soils of Llicorella and sandstone soils coming from the erosion of the conglomerate mother rocks of the Sierra de Montsant. We strive for our wines to expresses the terroir from which they come. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor centuries, the family has cultivated vineyards in the Priorat. At the end of the 19th century, phylloxera devastated all the vineyards. Grandfather Juan Pasanau recovered the family lands and planted the vineyards again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the decade of the 1980s his grandson Ricard took charge of the land, acquiring other properties, introducing new varieties and new farming methods. Since then, the winery has tripled its initial production. Nowadays, it wants to consolidate its production around 40,000 bottles or year, of which 80% goes to the main international markets. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e92 pts Wine Spectator for Perspective for 2017 (not this unrated 2018):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis solid red shows power. A thick texture is supported by muscular tannins and balsamic acidity, framing mulled fruit flavors of boysenberry and currant. Mineral and mountain herb notes linger. Garnacha, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now through 2029.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39389015801990,"sku":"adv-Pasanau-CEPS","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/CellerPasanauCepsNousPrioratDOCa.webp?v=1763977885"},{"product_id":"ad39986","title":"Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 - 375ml","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003eAlvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#b51a00\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e98WA-96WE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e*375ML half-bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e$32.99 sale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e$34.99 reg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e98 Wine Advocate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003eThe NV Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927 is non-vintage, but does have some 1927 material in it. This is totally dark brown\/amber with notes of figs, toffee, caramel syrup, molasses and coffee. It is dense, super sweet, intense, rich and an amazingly, unctuously textured, thick beverage to consume slowly and introspectively after a meal. Drink now through 2050, or even longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e#5 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 of 2017\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003eThe vineyards, located at an elevation of 1,050 feet, are comprised of the famous chalky soil called Albariza and the 40-year-old vines produce extremely low yields. The grapes were hand-harvested at the peak of maturity and dried on mats in the sun. This is one of the oldest wines in the cellar since the Solera was started at the beginning of the last century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e96 Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" face=\"Times\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the world's best PX wines is Solera 1927, the pride of Alvear. Whatever solera stocks went into this bottling were well selected. Aromas of maple and fine wood turn to fig and caramel. Saturation and weight on the palate are expected, but this has some (though not a lot) acidic cut. Deep flavors of fig and Nutella finish with nuttiness and warmth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEditors' Choice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DO Montilla-Moriles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39967606571142,"sku":"AD39986-X","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/AlvearPX1927.jpg?v=1746543292"},{"product_id":"ad41613","title":"Valdespino Oloroso Med-Sweet 'Solera 1842' NV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500ML\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Soleras of our Very Old Sherries were established towards the end of the 19th Century. Each individually registered bottle of the \"Valdespino V.O.S. Collection\" represents over 100 years of careful selection by generations of expert oenologists. The result is a Sherry unique in character, intensity and complexity. Grapes come from our vineyards in the famous Pago Carrascal with their chalky soils, and the Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez wines are aged in solera before being judiciously blended together and aged in another solera dating from 1842, which has developed great complexity. The wine is bottled with an average age of over 25 years. It is dark mahogany in colour with an aromatic nose of nuts, dates, raisins, black chocolate and background hints of liquorice. On the palate it is rich, smooth and full bodied with an attractive sweetness which does not obscure the wine?s old Oloroso backbone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a mix of dry Oloroso\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Palomino grapes from the Carrascal and Macharnudo areas) with 8-10% sweet, very old Pedro Ximenez. This results in a sugar contents of around 45-50g\/l, which means the wine is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoff-dry\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erather than thoroughly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdespino Solera 1842 is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV.O.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewine – it’s\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eover 20 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more importantly: the wine spends almost half of its time as a blend. 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For centuries workshops here made glass windows for the palaces of Spain from the granitic sands of the region. Ancient, head-pruned vines of Garnacha planted in these same soils make for equally transparent wine. Garnet in color with vibrant flavors of red fruits, laurel and orange peel, Granito del Caldalso is made under the guidance of famed winemakers Dani Landi and Fernando Garcia from Comando G.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sierra do Gredos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40085483651206,"sku":"KS-Cadalso-Garnacha","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/products\/GranitoCadalsoNEW_affbdf7e-abd3-4454-82af-e4f14b3e3a80.jpg?v=1763972166"},{"product_id":"ad36359","title":"Valdespino Manzanilla Deliciosa NV - 375ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eValdespino’s bodega in Sanlucar is the source for its prized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManzanilla “Deliciosa.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs you would expect from a classic Manzanilla, it is both lighter and more saline than Inocente, but it also intense and powerful in the Valdespino style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eManzanilla is a fortified wine similar to fino sherry made in the port of Sanlúcar de Barrameda, in the province of Cádiz, Andalusia (Spain), and is produced under the Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) of Manzanilla-Sanlúcar de Barrameda DOP. In Spanish, a chamomile infusion is called \"manzanilla\"—this wine gets its name because the wine's aroma is said to be reminiscent of such an infusion. Manzanilla is manufactured using the same methods as a fino sherry and results in a very pale, dry wine. It is often described as having a savoury and salty flavour, believed to develop from the chalky soil near the sea estuary of the Guadalquivir river. Sanlúcar de Barrameda's cool temperatures and high humidity contribute to a higher yield of flor yeast than in Jerez or El Puerto de Santa María. The thicker cap of flor better protects the wine from contact with the air, resulting in a fresher, more delicate flavour than a fino from Jerez. 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A hint of moss, sweet spices and dark earth. This is quite juicy and bright on the palate with tight, dusty tannins and a vibrant, lengthy finish. Structured and bright. Excellent balance here.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RIBERA DEL DUERO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41773413499014,"sku":"WD28072","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0075\/0338\/0543\/files\/TorresCelesteCrianza.png?v=1763969132"},{"product_id":"2016-bodegas-valduero-valduero-una-cepa","title":"Bodegas Valduero 'Una Cepa' 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(193, 1, 1);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$44.99 on 6+ bottles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95pts Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--{cke_protected}%3Cmeta%20charset%3D%22utf-8%22%20%2F%3E--\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"139\"\u003e“Dark violet in the glass, this wine has a bouquet of purple plums, dark chocolate, toast and a hint of leather. It is smooth at first sip and then plush tannins take hold of the palate alongside raspberry, black cherry, cocoa powder, coffee bean and lavender flavors. A shimmering note of acidity shot through with a touch of caramel lingers in the mouth.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Mike DeSimone, Wine Enthusiast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Tasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep cherry-crimson in color, opening with expressive aromas of ripe black cherry, plum, and blackberry layered with cocoa, leather, sweet spice, and hints of vanilla from extended oak aging. The palate is full-bodied yet polished, with fine-grained, velvety tannins and vibrant acidity carrying flavors of dark fruit, espresso, tobacco, and subtle balsamic notes. Concentrated and harmonious, it finishes long and elegant with lingering spice and savory complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name of this wine, \"\u003cstrong\u003eUna Cepa\u003c\/strong\u003e\", comes from the low yields per vine. From each bush trained vine or “cepa”, just one bottle of wine is produced. Last year in the fall we tasted this and were impressed, as we always are, with the quality in the bottle for this wine.  We finally have it in stock later this week! I have been selling this wine since the 2013 vintage 6 years ago!  If you have been around this mailing list long enough and also purchased any, you know what I am talking about.  The style here it reminds me of the best Ribera del Duero producers, the top, top producers in the region.  There is plenty of \"good\" Ribera del Duero out there, but \u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethis is SMOKING good right now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e  If oak turns you off or you sneer at its use these days as it’s trendy to do so, you should realize that with this (and other top Ribera) that these wines beg to have some oak on them. If it’s done right, like it is here, it’s a perfect match as it seamlessly integrates with the other flavors and textural components.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt this price, we don't see much great Ribera del Duero. We do see some of the best: Vega Sicila, Aguila, Pesquera, Pingus, but the prices are well over the price for this 2019 Valduero Una Cepa. I am jumping on this one and so should you as the 2019 is excellent, a sunny but not extreme with heat like 2017 and 2020. 100% tempranillo, this has great intensity like you get from a Vega Sicilia without  being weighty!  A fantastic bottle to pull with a steak or some lamb, or just to to impress some friends with a great wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50+ years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e None (no fat, lazy vines, vines of terroir!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVine Cultivation: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow bush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYeasts: \u003c\/strong\u003eIndigenous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 months in French and American New and Used oak.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bush vines are not irrigated and no chemical fertilizers are used, just sheep manure. Strict pruning is carried out both in winter and in the growing season, and manual harvesting ensures only the best grapes are chosen. This painstaking process means yields are three times as low as with trellis-trained vines cultivated for high production — but the quality of the grapes is sublime. The fruit is usually harvested during the first week of October collected in small 14-kg crates. The grape must is fermented for nine days at controlled temperatures and then macerated with the grape skins for ten more days. The resulting wine is aged in barrels for 18 months and left to stand in the bottle for a further twelve months to achieve a perfect balance between power and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Picked grapes are fermented for 9 days at between 23ºC and 28ºC, followed by a maceration that lasts 10 days. The vines which produce this wine are all low bush. 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