Alto Moncayo Campo de Borja Garnacha 2005

The 2005 Alto Moncayo is a selection of older Garnacha vineyards. Purple colored, it is more expressive aromatically with enticing aromas of pain grille, spice box, floral notes, black cherry and black raspberry. Richer, more layered, and intense, this superb effort has a 60+ second finish. Give it 2-3 years ... more

Alto Moncayo Veraton 2005

Brilliant ruby in the glass, with aromas of dark cherry and mulberry, cinnamon, pepper and leather. Smooth and well balanced in the mouth, there is a core of great mulberry and cherry fruit with black pepper, herbs and gamey nuances. more

Bodegas Muga Torre Muga 2004

This Rioja, from a stellar vintage, has extremely complex aromas, with a perfect combination of fruit, spice, new leather and mineral nuances. On the palate, it has a big, yet elegant attack, with supple, full-bodied fruit and tannins. more

Lustau Solera Reserva Los Arcos Dry Amontillado

The dry, medium amber-hued non-vintage Dry Amontillado Los Arcos offers good body as well as a heady personality., Round style, yet not without good bite underneath. Boasts caramel, bitter cocoa and iodine notes, picking up roasted nut on the lingering finish. Drink now. more

Tio Pepe Extra Dry Fino Sherry

Bracing and ultradry, here's a fino that begs for tapas. Nut and apple flavors are accented by iodine, and the finish leaves a mouthwatering impression. Drink now., Round and nutty, with mild floral and honey hints up front. The formula for Tio Pepe calls for a salty, crisp flavor profile ... more

Bodegas Mauro Seleccionada 2001

This is one of Spain's greatest red wines, and perfect for current drinking. It will also age in a proper cellar through 2015. We store this wine in our temperature-controlled wine room, in the company of the finest growths of Bordeaux. more

Hacienda Monasterio Crianza 2004

Regarding Hacienda Monasterio, all you really need to know is that the wine is made by Peter Sisseck, the man behind Pingus. The vineyards are located half way between Pesquera del Duero (Pesquera) and Valbuena (Vega Sicilia). The 2004 Crianza is 80% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% ... more

Finca Allende Rioja 2004

The 2004 Allende, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee, was barrel fermented in a mix of new and used French oak, remained in barrel for 13 months, and was bottled unfiltered. The wine is inky purple-colored and has a superb nose of pain grille, mineral, violets, cranberry, and blueberry. The youthful palate ... more

Benjamin Romeo La Vina de Andres Romeo 2004

Benjamin Romeo has devoted his life to making great wine in Rioja. At this moment he owns 20 plots, with the age of his vines between 45-100 years old. He is currently using about 85% of his own grapes, and the rest he buys from other reputable growers. His goal ... more

Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus de Valderramiro 2004

The 2004 Malleolus de Valderramiro is sourced from a single 80+-year-old vineyard. It was barrel fermented and aged in new French oak for 18 months. Purple-colored, it is remarkably fragrant with elements of violets, roasted blackberries, spice box, smoke, and black currant jam. Full-bodied and structured, it is opulent and ... more

Vinedos Alonso Del Yerro Ribera Del Duero 2005

Purple/black-colored, the 2005 Alonso del Yerro has a brooding nose of earth, mineral, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a smooth-textured, opulent wine with tons of flavor. It has a long, pure finish and several years of aging potential. It is an excellent value for a Ribera del ... more

Benjamin Romeo Contador 2004

Benjamin Romeo has devoted his life to making great wine in Rioja. At this moment he owns 20 plots, with the age of his vines between 45-100 years old. He is currently using about 85% of his own grapes, and the rest he buys from other reputable growers. His goal ... more