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"The purple-colored 2008 Malbec Blend contains 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Bonarda. The wine was aged in French and American oak. It offers up a nose of cedar, black cherry, and plum leading to a dense wine with plenty of savory black fruit flavor, a forward personality, and good length." 87 points - Jay Miller for Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 184
2007 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia
$ 7.99"The 2007 Koonunga Hill Shiraz (75%) Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) was aged for eight months in seasoned oak. Purple-colored, it has an expansive perfume of blue and black fruits. On the palate it is supple-textured, ripe, and layered. This surprisingly elegant wine will evolve for several years and provide pleasure through 2017." 88 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 181
2004 Gallo Family Merlot Reserve (Sonoma)
$ 7.99"Another superb bargain is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma. Notions of cassis, bay leaf, licorice, and wood emerge from this dark ruby/purple-colored effort. On the palate, pure cassis and dusty, loamy soil characteristics are accompanied by admirable fruit, medium to full body, and a silky texture. All four of these wines are sensational bargains." 88 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 180 "Great job with a Cab this dry and balanced, at such a fair price. Shows classic balance and elegance, with black currant, anise and smoky oak flavors. Now through 2009." 88 points - Wine Enthusiast, November 15, 2008 "Firm, spicy and full-bodied, offering minty herb, dried currant and berry flavors, with mineral, sage and cedary oak. Ends with drying tannins. Drink now through 2013. 11,492 cases made." 87 points - Wine Spectator, August 3, 2009
2006 Gallo Family Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Sonoma County
$ 7.99"Another superb bargain is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma. Notions of cassis, bay leaf, licorice, and wood emerge from this dark ruby/purple-colored effort. On the palate, pure cassis and dusty, loamy soil characteristics are accompanied by admirable fruit, medium to full body, and a silky texture. All four of these wines are sensational bargains." 88 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 180 "Great job with a Cab this dry and balanced, at such a fair price. Shows classic balance and elegance, with black currant, anise and smoky oak flavors. Now through 2009." 88 points - Wine Enthusiast, November 15, 2008 "Firm, spicy and full-bodied, offering minty herb, dried currant and berry flavors, with mineral, sage and cedary oak. Ends with drying tannins. Drink now through 2013. 11,492 cases made." 87 points - Wine Spectator, August 3, 2009
2007 Ercavio Tempranillo Roble (Tierra de Castilla)
$ 9.99There are 10,000 cases of the 2007 Ercavio Roble, made up of 100% Cencibel (Tempranillo) and aged for five months in French and American oak. A glass-coating opaque purple in color, it delivers an expressive nose of cedar, earth notes, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Thick, dense, and opulent on the palate, it has gobs of savory black fruit, licorice and spice notes, enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years, and a lengthy finish. It totally over-delivers for its humble price. This is one to buy by the case. 90+ Points, Robert Parkers' Wine Advocate, Issue 181
2007 Kaiken Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza
$ 9.99"Sixty percent of Kaikens 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon spent 8 months in American oak. Purple-colored, it has a pleasing perfume of cedar, spice box, espresso, and black currant. Medium- to full-bodied, smooth-textured, and tasty, it has lots of spicy black fruit, good depth, and a medium-length finish. Drink it over the next 4 years." 87 points - Jay Miller for Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 184
2008 L'Estang (Cotes de Castillon) »FUTURES«
$ 9.99Perhaps the finest effort I have ever tasted from this property, the 2008 lEstang, made from yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare, is loaded with fruit and density. A blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc, it offers pure black currant and black cherry notes interwoven with notions of soil and subtle oak in a medium to full-bodied, lush style that should provide gorgeous drinking for 5-7 years. This is a sleeper of the vintage. 88-90 Points, Robert Parkers' Wine Advocate, Issue#182 The term wine future refers to buying wine shortly after it is made at the winery, but before it is bottled and shipped. Buying wine futures allows you to lock in a significantly discounted price relative to what the wine will sell for on general release. When the wine arrives at B-21, customers who purchased futures will be notified that the wine is ready for shipment. 2008 Bordeaux will begin arriving in 2011.
2007 Casa Castillo Monastrell (Jumilla)
$ 9.99"The 2007 Monastrell is even better than the 2006 which received 88 points in Issue 175. The wine is estate grown and bottled from old vines and low yields. It was aged for six months in seasoned French and American oak barrels. Dark ruby-colored, it exhibits a nose of spice box, black cherry, and blueberry. This leads to a medium to full-bodied wine with layered fruit, savory flavors, enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years, and a pure close. Drink it over the next four years." 90 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Issue 178, August 2008.
2006 Crios de Susana Balbo Syrah/Bonarda Mendoza
$ 11.99"The 2006 Syrah-Bonarda contains 50% of each component. It was also aged for nine months in French and American oak and bottled without fining or filtration. Purple-colored, it delivers an alluring nose of baking spice, blueberry, plum, and black raspberry. On the palate it is medium-bodied with loads of spicy dark fruit, a forward personality, good balance, and a pure finish. It too may be enjoyed over the next 3-4 years." 90 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 180 (DEC 2008) "Very juicy and enticing, with lushly layered plum sauce, black licorice, fig cake and boysenberry notes that glide over round tannins. Very tasty. Drink now. 8,000 cases made." 89 points - Wine Spectator July 29, 2008
2007 Volver Tempranillo La Mancha
$ 12.99"This muscular red shows beef and iron notes, with plum and prune fruit in a thick texture. A bit blunt, but distinctive, with enough acidity to keep it all lively. Tempranillo. Drink now through 2014." 90 points - Wine Spectator, October 21, 2009 "The 2007 Volver is sourced from a single 72 acre vineyard that was planted in 1967 with head pruned Tempranillo. The wine was barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in new French oak. Purple-colored, it offers up an alluring aromatic array of pain grille, smoke, violets, black cherry, and blackberry that jumps from the glass. On the palate it is medium- to full-bodied with gobs of ripe fruit, succulent flavors, soft tannins, and excellent balance. This lengthy effort over-delivers big-time and is a superb value." 90 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 181
2007 Bodegas Mustiguillo Mestizaje (El Terrerazo)
$ 13.99"The 2007 Mestizaje is a blend of 70% Bobal, with the balance Tempranillo, Garnacha, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It was barrel-fermented and raised in oak for 6 months prior to bottling without fining or filtration. Opaque purple-colored, it offers up an alluring perfume of cedar, tobacco, black raspberry, black cherry, and violets. This is followed by a smooth-textured, layered, savory wine with lots of spice, chocolate-covered cherry and black fruit flavors. It will develop for another 2-3 years but can be enjoyed now." 90 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Issue 178 (AUG 2008)
2006 Bodega Norton Malbec Reserve Lujon de Cuyo
$ 14.99"Very toasty, offering showy mocha and spice aromatics, but there's also plenty of flesh, with lush raspberry, fig and plum notes that follow through on the long, polished finish. Drink now through 2010. 52,000 cases made." 90 points - Wine Spectator, November 15, 2008 "A true no-complaints style of wine. It shines a brilliant purple and delivers telltale vanilla and creamy aromas along with medium-depth plum, berry and oak flavors. The palate is slightly narrow but theres enough flesh, body, texture and balance for it to rank as a winner. Delivers all that a Malbec in this price range should." 89 points - Wine Enthusiast, December 1, 2008 "The purple-colored 2006 Malbec Reserve exhibits a bouquet of smoke, spice box, violets, and black cherry. On the palate it has layers of spicy black fruit flavors, excellent depth, and a lengthy, fruit-filled finish. It will evolve for 1-2 years and offer prime drinking from 2010 to 2017." 88 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 180
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
2006 Las Rocas Garnacha Vinyas Viejas (Calatayud)
$ 14.99"The old-vine cuvee, the 2006 Las Rocas Vinyas Viejas, was aged entirely in French and American oak. It is purple-colored with a cedary, spicy, cherry and cranberry bouquet. More structured than the regular bottling, it has layered fruit, savory flavors, excellent depth, and a pure close. Drink it over the nest 3-4 years." 91 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 178 "(100% garnacha, from vines reportedly over 100 years of age) Glass-staining ruby. Powerfully aromatic, sexy bouquet of black raspberry, Asian spices and smoky minerals. Plaint red and dark berry flavors are energized by juicy acidity and framed by supple tannins. Spicy notes build with air and carry through the long, silky finish. This is showing extremely well today. As usual, an amazing value." 91 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 08
2005 Dominio de Tares Baltos Mencia Bierzo
$ 14.99"The 2005 Baltos Mencia comes from a less steep terroir and is aged in oak for 6 months. This purple-colored effort exhibits an attractive bouquet of minerals, earth, black cherry and raspberry. This is followed by a medium-bodied wine with concentrated, ripe fruit, excellent depth, and a pure finish. Because of the old-vine, labor-intensive vineyards with low yields, wines from Bierzo can be pricey so this well-made wine is an excellent value." 90 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 169 "Bright purple. Spicy blackberry and plum on the nose, with intriguing tobacco, espresso and licorice accents. Bitter cherry and dark plum flavors are braced by firm tannins and vibrant acidity, with slow-mounting sweetness carrying through the finish. Impressively energetic and pure, closing with fresh, vivid blackberry and plum." 90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 07
2006 Kaesler Stonehorse GSM Barossa Valley
$ 14.99"Smooth and velvety, with dusky tobacco nuances to the ripe blackberry and spice flavors, gliding nicely on a sleek frame. Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2016. 4,500 cases imported." 90 points - Wine Spectator, April 9, 2008 "The 2006 Stonehorse GSM is composed of 45% Grenache, 44% Shiraz, and 11% Mourvedre and was aged for 12 months in seasoned French and American oak. Dark ruby-colored, it has an attractive nose of cedar, spice box, earth notes, and black cherry. This leads to a forward, easygoing wine with savory red and blue fruit flavors, plenty of spice, and a silky finish. Drink this outstanding value over the next eight years." 90 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 181 "Bright ruby. Deep blackberry and mulberry aromas are complicated by sexy Asian spices and cola. Deeply concentrated dark berry flavors verge on liqueur-like but are given verve by tangy minerality, which builds with air. Velvety in texture, with no obvious tannins and good back-end tang. Offers an attractive blend of richness and vivacity." 90 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jul/Aug 08
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