The 90’s in Spain again!
Six Spanish reds rated 90 and above
Spanish wines have become increasingly popular in the US, partly because of the excellent value they offer and also due to their style, which bridges the gap between the wines of the old and new worlds. More and more of these wines are wooing the critics with high ratings now commonplace for them. Just check out these beauties, all available at our Hudson location and all of which received 90 points or more from at least one of the leading wine rating publications.
Sierra Salinas Puerto Salinas 2009 (Alicante)
92 Points – Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate”
“Composed of 66% Monastrell, 19% Garnacha and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon aged for one year in both new and 2-year-old French oak, it displays an inky/purple color along with notes of road tar, melted asphalt, blackberry liqueur, camphor, graphite and forest floor. The wine is complex, full-bodied, rich and intense with terrific purity and wonderful overall balance. It is one more example of a wine that completely over-delivers.” Reg $15.99 SPECIAL PRICE $12.99
Bodegas Ordonez Zerran 2011 (Montsant)
92 Points – Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate”
“Reveals abundant kirsch, lavender, black raspberry and dusty, loamy, earthy scents intermixed with notions of spring flowers and blackberries. There is not any oak evident in this dense effort. Its completeness and overall equilibrium are impressive, and this great value should drink well for 5-6 years, possibly longer.” $17.99
Bodegas Volver Tarima Hill 2009 (Alicante)
92 Points – Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate”
92 Points – Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate”
“Reveals sumptuous aromas of camphor, sweet, smoky oak, blackberry and blueberry liqueur, and crushed rocks. Deep and full-bodied with silky tannins and a long finish, this beauty was aged in 100% French oak for 20 months.” Reg $17.99 SPECIAL PRICE $14.99Torres Celeste Crianza 2010(Ribera del Duero)
91 Points – Wine Spectator “This sleek red has black cherry, licorice, mineral and toast flavors on a polished frame. Not big or showy, this retains balance and drive, with a juicy, fresh finish.” $19.99Las Rocas Garnacha Vinas Viejas 2009(Calatayud)
90 Points – Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate” “A big time sleeper, is the outstanding 2009 Las Rocas Garnacha Vinas Viejas, which comes from 60-100-year old vines planted at 2,500-3,500 feet elevations. Aged ten months in old French and American oak, it possesses 15.2% alcohol along with a deep ruby/purple color and copious notes of plums, raspberries, black cherries, lavender and licorice, a full-bodied texture, and impressive purity, depth and freshness.” $19.99
You can taste this wine on Saturday at our Hudson location. See below for details.Bodegas Castano Hecula 2010 (Yecla)
90 Points – Stephen Tanzer’s “International Wine Cellar”
“Saturated ruby. Smoky, spice-accented aromas of cherry, cassis and anise, with a subtle mineral quality in the background. Pliant and expansive, offering deep dark fruit flavors and showing a creamy texture. Sweet and penetrating on a youthfully tannic finish with distinct licorice and cherry notes.” $11.99
91 Points – Wine Spectator “This sleek red has black cherry, licorice, mineral and toast flavors on a polished frame. Not big or showy, this retains balance and drive, with a juicy, fresh finish.” $19.99Las Rocas Garnacha Vinas Viejas 2009(Calatayud)
90 Points – Robert Parker’s “Wine Advocate” “A big time sleeper, is the outstanding 2009 Las Rocas Garnacha Vinas Viejas, which comes from 60-100-year old vines planted at 2,500-3,500 feet elevations. Aged ten months in old French and American oak, it possesses 15.2% alcohol along with a deep ruby/purple color and copious notes of plums, raspberries, black cherries, lavender and licorice, a full-bodied texture, and impressive purity, depth and freshness.” $19.99
You can taste this wine on Saturday at our Hudson location. See below for details.Bodegas Castano Hecula 2010 (Yecla)
90 Points – Stephen Tanzer’s “International Wine Cellar”
“Saturated ruby. Smoky, spice-accented aromas of cherry, cassis and anise, with a subtle mineral quality in the background. Pliant and expansive, offering deep dark fruit flavors and showing a creamy texture. Sweet and penetrating on a youthfully tannic finish with distinct licorice and cherry notes.” $11.99