Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
Vintage: 2009
Body: full
Alcohol: 13.5%

The folks at Campo Viejo combine their love of architecture, wine & sustainability with a state-of-the-art facility that allows them to work in a traditional way, while minimizing energy and water consumption and reducing emissions. Much of the winery is underground to minimize its impact on the landscape and maintain a consistent temperature and humidity. 

This Rioja Reserva is 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo. It has spent 18 months aging both in oak and in the bottle. We get bing cherry, leather & fig on the nose, with a palate that is full & spicy, but clean.

Country: Spain
Region: Utiel-Requena D.O.
Varietal: Bobal
Vintage: 2013 
Body: med-full
Alcohol: 13.5%

Bobal is native to Spain and is the third most planted grape behind Tempranillo and Airen. Vera de Estenas operates out of the oldest bodega in Utiel, hand-harvesting their wines and using traditional methods. 

We get interesting spice on the nose with black current and dark plum fruit, all of which are present on the palate with cassis, light tannins and good acid. This wine is great with a touch of air and a light chill for a warm afternoon or evening.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2013
Body: full
Alcohol: 13.5

Florentino Martinez Monje --owner and winemaker for Luberri -- has a non-interventionist approach to his vineyards. He prefers the fruit to grow naturally in accordance with the microclimate in Elciego, a town within Rioja Alevesa. He keeps yields low, utilizes whole-cluster fermentation for some of the grapes, uses indigenous yeasts, and ensures that the fruit is concentrated and healthy. Orlegi is a return to the traditional light, fruit-forward wines of Rioja Alavesa.
We get nice notes of leather and tar on the nose with fresh red and dark berry. On the palate the fruit pops with spice and light acidity to balance and nice weight and light tannins. This is a classic, old-world Tempranillo from Rioja for everyday drinking. 

Country: Spain
Region: Priorat
Varietal: Carignan & Grenache
Vintage: 2013
Body: full
Alcohol: 14.5

The classic grape variety grown in Priorat is Garnacha Tinta, which is found in all of the older, well-established vineyards. Other red varietals authorized are Garnacha Peluda, Cariñena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Four white varieties are authorized are Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximenez and Chenin.
This lovely Priorat is a blend of Garnacha Tinta & Cariñena.  Big black pepper, mint & licorice on the nose. Black & blue berries on the palate with firm tannins that need some calming. Give it an hour of air if you have the time to spare.

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja Reserva DOC
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2007
Body: Full
Alcohol: 14%

Hand-harvested grapes with great care taken in the selection process, this reserva is a blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, and 5% Graciano. It is aged for 18 months in mixed American and French oak barrels and then in the bottle for another 18 months. This extra aging make for a very big yet smooth and complex reserva.
With an hour of decanting, you’ll be rewarded with dark red fruit, spice, leather, black pepper and well integrated oak.
Try it with: Braised lamb shanks with chorizo and garlic,  grilled eggplant, stuffed peppers, charcuterie and paella, of course

Country: Spain 
Region: Vinos de Madrid D.O. 
Varietal: Garnacha/ Grenache 
Vintage: 2011 
Body: full
Alcohol: 14% 

This charming, easy-going red is 100% Garnacha, organically grown in the Vinos de Madrid region. ‘Zestos’ means ‘basket’, and this image is meant to recall the tools from the past.  Mission accomplished.

We get ripe dark berry fruit mingling with a touch of black pepper on the nose.  On the palate, the dark berry fruit is balanced with good acidity and a touch of tannin, with black pepper lingering on the finish.

Country: Spain 
Region: Alicante 
Varietal: Monastrell 
Vintage: 
Body: medium- full 
Alcohol: 14% 

This wine has the style and craftsmanship of a cherished first-edition book. 100% Monastrell grown on old, low-yield vines still planted on native root- stock. Harvested and bottled by the oldest estate in the region, in a buildingwith a previous life as a monastery dating back to the 16th century.
All that history creates a charming little wine. Bright and concentrated plum and pomegranate fruit exist alongside a warm fig note. On the palate, immerse yourself in lively acidity, black pepper, earthy minerality, and light chalky tannins.

Country: Spain 
Region: Rioja Crianza DOC 
Varietal: Tempranillo 
Vintage: 2009 
Body: full 
Alcohol: 13% 

This 100% Tempranillo is classified as a Crianza.  The word Crianza comes from the Spanish word for “nursing” or “bringing up.”  In Rioja, wines labeled Crianza are required to have been “brought up” by spending at least 12 months in oak and 12 more months in the bottle.
This wine has fulfilled its youthful requirements and is now ready for your drinking pleasure.  The oak has had time to integrate with the red fruit, black pepper notes, a touch of leather, and soft tannins. 

Country: Spain 
Region: Monterrei DO 
Varietal: Mencia 
Vintage: 2010 
Body: medium- full 
Alcohol: 13.5% 

Here we have Mencia with a dolllop of Bastardo and Arauxa (the local name for Tempranillo).  This red hails from the Monterrei region which is the driest and warmest area in Galicia (northwest Spain).  
Combine low production (only 500 cases produced) with stainless steel fermenting and aging and it all adds up to a lovely rustic red with earthy, black berry, blueberry and strawberry fruit and a touch of black licorice and firm tannins. Perfect for a cold evening and hearty food.
Try it with: Braised short ribs, mild chili, roasted beets and yams, smoked sausage, grilled sardines, veggie or meat empanadas

Country: Spain
Region: Campo de Borja DO
Varietal: Garnacha/ Grenache
Vintage:2010
Body: Full
Alcohol: 14%

Short and simple, this is Spanish Garnacha (AKA Grenache).  
Big black cherry fruit, spice, black pepper and well integrated oak that adds just the right amount of texture and a smooth finish.  Perfect for anything off the grill.  
Try it with: Burgers with blue cheese, steak, grilled veggies, burritos, chili, nachos w/ chorizo, you get the idea

Country: Spain
Region: Campo de Borja DO
Varietal: Grenache & Syrah
Vintage: 2011
Body: full
Alcohol: 15%

This blend is 85% Grenache (Garnacha) and 15% Syrah. The name “Los Dos” means “The Two” and refers to the two classic grapes varietals that hail from France’s Rhone Valley.
Fruit forward with a nice little pepper from the syrah and just enough tannic structure to hold it all together. Big, soft and fun, perfect for a pizza night.

Try it with:Chipotle Black Bean Burger, Barbeque Ribs, Pizza

Country: Spain
Region: Rioja DOC
Varietal: Graciano
Vintage: 2011
Body: Full
Alcohol: 14.5%

Graciano is a minor blending grape used to add color, weight and complexity to Rioja, which is usually dominated by the Tempranillo grape.   This rare varietal wine shows what Graciano can be….big, bold and rich.
We get dark jammy fruit on the nose with big spice and minerality.  With a bit of air the fruit becomes black cherry and plum, current and huckleberries mingling with licorice and tree sap, chalky tannins and a nice pop of acidity to balance it all. 

Country: Spain
Region: Navarra
Varietal: Tempranillo 
Vintage:
Body: medium
Alcohol:

This Tempranillo has a lot of black cherry fruit, no oak and soft tannins.  And it’s juicy.   Reeeeeeeeeeally juuuuuuuuicy.
How juicy?  Grab a bottle and you may want a bib.  Pick up a case and we recommend a drop cloth.


Try it with: Short ribs, paella with chorizo and seafood, curry meat/veggie pie, spicy lentil soup, burger and sweet potato fries 

Country: Spain 
Region: Rioja 
Varietal: Tempranillo 
Vintage: 2010 
Body: full 
Alcohol: 13.5%
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Country: Spain
Region: La Mancha DO
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2012
Body: medium
Alcohol: 13%
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