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2005 Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
$ 9.99This bottle possesses the hallmark characteristic of the Cabernet variety, a wild spicy nose with bell pepper tones that the French call 'Sauvage'. Intensely dark purple in color, this full bodied wine has a rich fruit flavor and complex oak structure.
Rotta 2005 Proprietor's Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 12.98Upfront berry fruit, with a full middle body, and long finish showing the varietal flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon. French oak aromas and vanilla flavors from barrel aging fill the mouth, but are not astringent. Complements rich meats such as steaks, venison, and duck.
2005 Charles Cimicky Trumps Grenache/Shiraz Barossa Valley
$ 13.99"Bright red. Intensely spicy red berry aromas remind me of high-end New World pinot; this boasts impressive purity and thrust. Exotic baking spices accent fresh strawberry and raspberry fruit, with silky tannins adding gentle support. Sweetness builds on the long, juicy, very precise finish. It's hard to believe that this wine is carrying 15.5% alcohol. The grenache vines used for this bottling are reportedly 80 years old." 90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 07 "An outstanding bargain, the 2005 Grenache/Shiraz Trumps (72% Grenache and 28% Shiraz aged 15 months in old French oak) possesses a deep ruby/purple color, copious fruit, superb purity, and a touch of background wood. It is a full-bodied, powerful, amazingly flavorful wine for the price. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years." 89 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 167 (Oct 2006) "Firm and spicy, with a distinct licorice note running through the dark fruit flavors, lingering nicely against fine tannins. Best from 2008 through 2015. 1,000 cases made." 89 points - Wine Spectator, October 15, 2007 "A blend of 65% Grenache and 35% Shiraz, this is a lush, easy-to-drink wine meant for early consumption. The blend brings stone fruit and cherries, underscored by spice cake and chocolate, with hints of espresso and cola on the finish." 89 points - Wine Enthusiast, November 1, 2007
2005 Finca Luzon Altos de Luzon Jumilla
$ 14.99"(50% monastrell and 25% each of cabernet sauvignon and tempranillo) Dark red. Suave, oak-spiced cherry and cassis on the nose, with a gentle vanilla undertone. Sweet dark fruit flavors are round and supple, with soft tannins building on the back. Picks up a spicy quality on the long, juicy finish. The fruit and oak work very well together." 90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 07 "This plush red delivers ripe, sweet blackberry and kirsch flavors backed by chocolate and cola from oak, with appealing earthy accents. The tannins are well-integrated, the structure balanced. Drink now through 2011. 1,500 cases imported." 89 points - Wine Spectator, November 15, 2007 "The 2005 Altos de Luzon is 50% old-vine Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 25% Tempranillo (not commonly seen in Jumilla). It was barrel fermented in new French and American oak where it remained for 12 months. Dark ruby-colored, it offers up an enticing perfume of mineral, garrigue, blueberry, and blackberry. Layered and ripe with enough structure to evolve for 2-3 years, this pleasing effort can be enjoyed now and over the next 8-10 years." 89 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Issue 175
2006 Vilosell (Costers del Segre)
$ 14.9991TWA - No tasting note published. Below is the tasting note from the 2005 which also received 91 points. "The 2005 El Vilosell is composed of 50% Tempranillo, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Garnacha, and 5% Syrah aged for 9 months in new French oak. Purple-colored, it reveals a fragrant array of scents including pepper, spice box, smoke, blackberry, black currant, and blueberry pie. Plush in texture, the wine is full-bodied, with layers of spicy fruit, intense flavors, and well-concealed tannins. Drink this superb value now and over the next 6-8 years. " 91 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocated #169 (FEB 2007) 91 points (RP) & less than $15? Now I love great wines, but usually if I buy wines that score 91 or higher, Im looking for change in my sofa cushions to pay my mortgage. All joking aside, if you are like me, youre looking for great wines that wont drive you to foreclosure. Where are these great values? Plain and simple: Spain. Now of course its my job to be informed on the wines from Spain, but this is not just another great wine from Spain, its a damn good wine period. It is named after the adorable little village it is located in called El Vilosell in the D.O. of Costers del Segre which borders Tarragona and Priorat. Predominantly Tempranillo, this blend also contains 17% Merlot, 13% Cabernet and 5% Syrah. On the nose you can smell blackberry, blueberry and pepper with tiny hints of cocoa. It is a gobsmacker for your taste buds with lots of dark fruits, cherry and touches of toast and spice. ¡Delicioso!" Summer Martin, 91+ POINTS! "(50% tempranillo, 26% cabernet sauvignon, 10% merlot, 9% garnacha and 5% syrah) Opaque ruby. Cassis, violet and cured meat on the nose, with slow-building oak spices. Licorice and mineral notes gain strength with air and carry onto the palate, adding complexity to the sweet cherry and blackcurrant flavors. Finishes with good grip and lingering dark berry notes. This is drinking very well right now." 90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08
2005 Bodegas Sierra Salinas "Mira" (Yecla)
$ 17.99"The 2005 Mira is 65% Monastrell, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Garnacha Tintorera aged in 60-70% new French oak. Deep crimson-colored, the wine has an excellent bouquet of pain grille, mineral/creosote, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a smooth-textured, focused, elegant effort with ample spicy fruit, very good depth and breadth, and a long, pure finish. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 6-8 years." 93 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 175, February 2008 Nobody knows monastrell like the Castaño family who produces Castaño Hecula (90TWA) and Solanera (91TWA), two of the best values from Spain. So when an opportunity arose in Alicante, the Castaño family didnt hesitate. The 2005 Mira Salinas is a world class Monastrell blend that will delight Spanish wine fans and dazzle the Rhone drinkers. It is 60% Monastrell, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Garnacha (or Grenache). Loaded with ripe red fruits and dark berries, it is concentrated and full on the palate with a sleek velvety texture that makes it classy and elegant. Its finish is long and sensual with a pinch of spice at the end. It tastes like a $40 wine and has a suggested retail of $25. Its crazy good! 93+ Points, Summer Martin, B-21's Spain Advocate (Staff Selection, October 2009)
2005 Concha y Toro Marques de Casa Concha Syrah Peumo
$ 17.99"The 2005 Syrah Marques de Casa Concha was aged for 16 months in French oak. It offers up smoke, leather, game, and blueberry scents which are followed by a supple-textured, ripe, layered wine with abundant spicy flavors. This nicely balanced wine will evolve for 3-5 years and drink well through 2027." 91 points - Robert Parker's the Wine Advocate, Issue 171 "This opulent syrah feels international in style, but seductive in its generous fruit, the flavor of pure ripe blackberries. The texture is tight and surrounded by dark aromas of coffee and oak. Decant it for roast game." 91 Points - Wine & Spirits, February 2008 "Dark and plush, with espresso, fig paste and plum sauce notes pushed by mocha and dark licorice on the finish. The rich, smoky finish shows fine-grained tannins and the density for moderate cellaring. Drink now through 2009. 7,200 cases made. Smart Buy." 90 points - Wine Spectator, December 31, 2007
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