origin: Spain

Ciguela Tempranillo 2023

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Ciguela
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Jumilla
Retail Price: $8.99

Tasting Notes: A juicy palate of blackberries, blueberries and cinnamon is complemented by notes of vanilla and subtle hints of potting soil. Easy drinking and endlessly appealing, perfect for casual sipping any night of the week.
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Borrasca Spanish Cava Brut

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Borrasca
Fanciful Name: Brut
Varietal: Spanish Cava
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Cava
Retail Price: $9.99

Tasting Notes: Lively flavors of green apple, lemon, and lime creates a fresh, juicy profile that remains beautifully balanced. While enjoyable on its own, this sparkling lends itself perfectly as a versatile base for cocktails.
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Bodegas Peñafiel Tempranillo Miros de Ribera

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Bodegas Peñafiel
Fanciful Name: Miros de Ribera
Varietal: Tempranillo
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Ribera del Duero
Retail Price: $45.00

Tasting Notes: Tinto fino, a clone of tempranillo, known for its powerful, structured wines, is at home in Ribero del Duero. Woody spice, balsamic, mineral, blackberry and raspberry all mingle to produce a complex red with great aging potential. Any grilled meat will do!
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Bodegas El Nido Red Blend Clio 2022

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Bodegas El Nido
Fanciful Name: Clio
Varietal: Red Blend
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Jumilla
Retail Price: $48.00

Tasting Notes: Rich and heady, crafted from old vines, monastrell and cabernet sauvignon. Aged in new French and American oak. Blackberry, blueberry and black plum flavors with notes of mocha and vanilla.
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Alguna Vez Albariño 2023

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Alguna Vez
Varietal: Albariño
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rías Baixas
Retail Price: $18.99

Tasting Notes: Produced by Vina Sobreira, family owned for more than 100 years. This wine is fresh and zesty, packed with bright tropical and stone fruits like honeydew, nectarines and lemon. This crisp albarino would pair excellently with fresh seafood or a day at the pool.
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Bodegas Emilio Moro Tempranillo Finca Resalso 2023

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Bodegas Emilio Moro
Fanciful Name: Finca Resalso
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2023
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Ribera del Duero
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: The youngest and most playful wine from this historic, family-owned winery. Showing all its beautiful fresh fruit with notes of plum, black cherry and blueberry. Four months of barrel aging is just the right amount to round out the edges and express the fruit and terroir. A stunning value that begs for some smoked meat or barbeque.
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Bodegas Alejandro Fernández Tempranillo Tinto Pesquera Crianza 2021

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Bodegas Alejandro Fernández
Fanciful Name: Tinto Pesquera Crianza
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2021
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Ribera del Duero
Retail Price: $40.00

Tasting Notes: This 100% tempranillo from the Ribera del Duero is produced by one the region’s most historic and well-known wineries. Aged for a minimum of one year in American oak, it can be cellared or enjoyed immediately. Brilliant garnet in the glass, the nose and palate both display plenty of ripe red fruit, with strawberry being the dominant aspect. A great wine to pair with a wide range of fowl and meat dishes.
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Bodegas Ramon Bilbao Verdejo 2022

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Bodegas Ramon Bilbao
Varietal: Verdejo
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rueda
Retail Price: $17.99

Tasting Notes: A great example of the crop of “discovery” wines from Spain. Higher altitude sourcing from estate grapes yields vibrant herbaceous fruit. Beautiful yellow/green color highlights the soft floral notes with citrus hints. Fennel and fresh cut grass notes add to the appeal. Medium-bodied with zippy acidity. Great wine to welcome the arrival of spring!
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Mar de Frades Albariño 2022

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Mar de Frades
Varietal: Albariño
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rías Baixas
Retail Price: $26.99

Tasting Notes: This is the white cousin to the famed tempranillo grapes of Spain. Sourced from the cool coastal climate of the Atlantic, this wine reflects both the terroir and the cuisine of the region. Meticulous natural farming techniques result in a soft style with light acidity. Floral notes of wildflowers mingle with light minerality and hints of lime and mint. This is a true discovery wine not that far off the beaten path. A classic pairing with fish and shellfish, especially classic paellas.
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Prado Rey Tempranillo Sr. Niño 2022

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Prado Rey
Fanciful Name: Sr. Niño
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2022
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Ribera del Duero
Retail Price: $25.00

Tasting Notes: A dark purple tone, with high-intensity inviting aromatics that lead to juicy, fruit and plummy notes on this festive and fun wine. Organically farmed, with carbonic maceration that brings liveliness to its style.
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Bodegas Montecillo Tempranillo Reserva

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Bodegas Montecillo
Fanciful Name: Reserva
Varietal: Tempranillo
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $20.99

Tasting Notes: Established in 1870, these folks have been pioneers in bringing the best of Spain to America. Sourcing older vines helps yield concentrated flavor. Very regimented fermentation combines the best of old world and new world techniques (stainless and concrete tanks) The magic happens in the aging to achieve the Reserva status. Twenty-four months in mainly French oak is followed by 24 months of bottle aging. Beautiful ruby coloring in the glass leads to red fruit notes. Rich and elegant, with touches of expresso and vanilla on the finish. Incredible value for a wine of the pedigree.
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Bodegas Larchago (Chavarri) Tempranillo Izarbe Reserva Selección 2014

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Bodegas Larchago (Chavarri)
Fanciful Name: Izarbe Reserva Selección
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Spain
Retail Price: $28.00

Tasting Notes: All tempranillo from the highest elevation of the three subzone of Rioja- Rioja Alta. Aging in oak gives this wine its hallmark dill, coconut and sawdust aromas on a sleek and immediately accessible wine.
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