The phenomenal 2020 Las Gravas was produced with 92% Monastrell from 30- to 40-year-old vines on north-facing gravel soils (hence its name) complemented with 8% Garnacha. It fermented with 30% full clusters and indigenous yeasts... Read More
This is so beautifully balanced with bright fruit, creamy and crunchy acidity and delicate tannins. Full and compressed with very polished tannins that go on for minutes. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
This garnet-colored wine has aromas of blackberry, black currant and Mediterranean herbs. Fruit flavors open on the palate, notably cherry and blackberry, backed by notes of vanilla, clove and violet. It comes neatly wrapped in... Read More
One of the oldest and most respected Albariño producers in Rías Baixas, Fefiñanes no longer has the field to itself, but its wines are still a cut above most of the competition on the high street. This is... Read More
Harmonious and juicy, laced with delicate cherry and plum fruit flavors. Bright but also round, showing elements of spice and cedar that creep in as this plays out on the succulent finish. Tempranillo and Mazuelo. Drink now through... Read More
This was the only red that Muga made in 2018, and the wines from the best vineyards went into the blend. In other words, top vineyards were declassified. Medium-bodied with very fine tannins that are caressing and refined. Plenty... Read More
Raised for 16 months in French oak and inspired by the family’s respect for Bordeaux, the 2009 Torre Muga has a very primal bouquet with creme de cassis, black currant and vanilla with fine delineation, although it is very... Read More
Juan António Ponce told me 2021 is one of those vintages when you realize in wine you never know everything... He thinks the 2021 Clos Lojen is the most complete vintage ever for this wine, with unusual freshness (despite... Read More
The 2021 La Xara is the latest bottled vintage of their pure Garnacha from a vineyard that benefited from the extra rain from the year and ripened slowly to perfection. They think they achieved more Garnacha typicity here but... Read More
A perfumed garnacha with aromas of redcurrants, melon, pomegranate, lemon and rosemary. Medium-bodied with fine tannins and lively acidity. Bright and pure. Juicy and fleshy with soft power. Balanced and delicate with an infused... Read More
A very pretty and polished red with cherry, berry, strawberry and citrus aromas and flavors. It’s medium bodied with round, nicely integrated tannins and a flavorful finish. Fresh, yet structured. Whole-berry sensibility... Read More
Very beautiful strawberry and blackberry aromas follow through to a full body with extremely fine tannins that spread across the palate. Poised and polished with wonderful intensity and purity. Needs time to come completely together,... Read More
