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Muga Rosé 2010, Rioja, Spain  . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Abadia Retuerta, Sardon del Duero Seleccion Especial 2009, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Jorge Ordonez Botani Moscatel 2014, Malaga y Sierras de Malaga, Andalousia, Spain Drink: 2016-2018. 22481 14% XD 750 mL  $24.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Alejandro Fernandez, Ribera Del Duero 2010, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2029. 247262 14% XD 750 mL  $34.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Faustino, Rioja Gran Reserva 1994, La Rioja Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2014-2015. 13% XD 750 mL  $57.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Dominio do Bibei Lalama Ribeira Sacra 2009, Ribeira Sacra, Galice, Spain   750 mL  $28.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bobal Vicente Gandia Bo Utiel Requena 2011, UtielRequena, Valencia, Spain  298660 13%  750 mL  $16.75. January 1, 2014 Full Review
Verdejo Fusta Nova Valencia 2012, Valencia, Spain   750 mL  $17.10. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Godello Gaba Do Xil Telmo Rodriguez Valdeorras 2012, Valdeorras, Galice, Spain   750 mL  $17.85. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Verdejo Bodegas Naia Naiades Rueda 2010, Rueda, Castille Léon, Spain   750 mL  $29.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Tempranillo Seleccion Mesta Uclés 2011, Uclés, Castilla la Mancha, Spain   750 mL  $14.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Merlot/Cabernet Pirineos Crianza Somontano 2008, Somontano, Aragon, Spain   750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Parés Balta, Cava Brut NV, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2015. 12% XD 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Lurton, Toro hermanos 2010, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2029. 15% XD 750 mL  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Aviva Vino, Monsant Bula 2012, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2024. 14.50% XD 750 mL  $19.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Descendientes de J. Palacios Alvaro Palacios, Bierzo 2011, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2024. 675207 15% D 750 mL  $25.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Adegas Valminor, Rias Baixas 2011, Galicia, Spain Drink: 2014-2019. 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Freixenet Legero Cava, Catalonia, Spain: A remarkably tasty and juicy non-alcoholic sparkling wine. Perfect for holiday gathering where some guests don't want to drink alcoholic beverages. Aromas of pear and peach. Refreshing. Drink: 2016-2017. MD 750 mL  $9.00 Score: 87/100. January 8, 2017 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Grandes Vinos Y Venedos Sa, Carinena Monasterio De Las Vinas Crianza 2005, Aragon, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 13% XD 750 mL  $13.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
El Coto de Rioja El Coto De Rioja, Rioja Coto de Imaz Reserva 2008, La Rioja Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Torres Celeste Crianza 2009, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain Drink: 2014-2019. 210872 14% XD 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Marqués De Caceres, Rioja 2013, La Rioja Alta, Spain Drink: 2014-2015. 14% D 750 mL  $15.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vega Sicilia Pintia, Toro 2009, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2023. 14% XD 750 mL  $60.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Cavas Hill 1887 Brut, Spain, Spain: Cavas Hills Cellars are located in Mojo, in the heart of the Alt Penedes region to the southwest of Barcelona in the heart of Cava Spanish sparkling wine production. The winery's history dates back to the seventeenth century when Englishman Joseph Hill was tending vines on the property. This is a traditional blend of Spanish grapes including Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada and the wine is made using the traditional method of the second fermentation in the bottle. Pale straw hue in the glass. Toasty, green apple notes. Great price. Drink: 2014-2016. 370866 11.50% XD 750 mL  $13.20 Score: 88/100. April 15, 2015 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Bodegas Robles, Montilla Moriles Fino Seleccion de Robles, Andalousia, Spain Drink: 2014-2030. 15% XD  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vega Sicilia Vega Sicilia, Ribera Del Duero Valbuena 5 2008, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2024. 14% XD 750 mL  $169.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Castano Bodegas Castano, Yecla Pozuelo Reserva 2008, Murcia, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD 750 mL  $14.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Telmo Rodriguez Valdeorras Gaba do Xil Mencia 2012, Galicia, Spain Drink: 2014-2021. 13% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Villa Conchi Brut Selección Cava, Cava D.O., Spain: A crisp, refreshing sparkling wine from Spain that's a fraction of the price of Champagne. Toasty and vibrant. 577148 11.50% MD 750 mL  $23.00 Score: 88/100. March 4, 2022 Best Value Sparkling Wine. Full Review
Barranc Dels Closos Mas Igneus Priorat 2012, Catalogne, Spain   750 mL  $20.20. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Telmo Rodriguez, Rueda Basa 2013, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2016. 12.50% XD 750 mL  $17.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvear, Montilla-Moriles Fino Capataz, Andalusia, Spain Drink: 2014-2035. 15% XD  $15.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Buil & Giné, Joane Giné Priorat 2010, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2021. 14.50% D 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Barón de Ley Baron De Ley, Rioja Reserva 2009, La Rioja Baja, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 13.50% D 750 mL  $23.95. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Clos Figueras, Font De La Figuera Priorat 2009, Catalonia, Spain Drink: 2014-2020. 15% XD 750 mL  $42.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Rioja Placet De Valtomelloso 2011, Rioja Baja, Spain Drink: 2014-2018. 12% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Rioja Propiedad 2010, Rioja Alavesa, Spain Drink: 2014-2019. 438671 15% XD 750 mL  $54.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Bierzo Descendientes De J. Palacios 2008, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD 1500 mL  $53.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Priorat - Alvaro Palacios Finca Dofi 2009 2012, Spain  14%  750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Bierzo La Faraona Descendientes De J. Palacios 2011, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2029. 15% XD  $995.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alvaro Palacios, Bierzo La Faraona Descendientes De J. Palacios 2010, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2029. 15% XD  $995.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Éméritus Marques de Grinon Dominio de Valdepusa 2008, Pago Dominio de Valdepusa, Castilla la Mancha, Spain  XD 750 mL  $69.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Abadia Retuerta, Petit Verdot 2010, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2019. 14% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Abadia Retuerta, Rivola 2005, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2016. 13% XD  $28.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alto Moncayo Garnacha 2012, Aragon, Spain  16% D  $43.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Domini De La Cartoixa Formiga De Vellut Formiga de Galena Priorat 2012, D.O.C.A., Priorat, Spain  344671 14.50% XD 750 mL  $25.95. November 23, 2012 Full Review
Blés  Ecologico Crianza Aranleon Valencia 2011, Valencia, Spain  311851 13%  750 mL  $15.70. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Toro Tempranillo - Almirez 2012, Toro, Castille Léon, Spain  14.50% XD 750 mL  $31.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Santiago Ruiz Rias Baixas 2012, Galice, Spain Drink: 2013-2014. 543751 12% XD 750 mL  $23.40. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas El Penitente, Arautava Blanco Seco, D.O. Valle de Orotava 2012, Canary Islands, Spain Drink: 2015-2016. 13% XD  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Frontos, Frontos Blanco, D.O Abona 2007, Canary Islands, Spain Drink: 2015-2016. 14% XD. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Soagranorte, 7 Fuentes 2013, Valle de la Orortava, Canary Islands, Spain Drink: 2015-2016. 12475425 13% XD  $22.10. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Conde de Valdemar Macabeo 2011, D.O.C.A., Spain  80952 13% XD 750 mL  $18.95. November 8, 2008 Full Review
El Vinculo Crianza Alenjandro Fernàndez La Mancha 2009, La Mancha, Castilla la Mancha, Spain   750 mL  $24.55. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Can Blau Montsant 2013, DO Monsant, Spain  67397 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95. March 1, 2008 Full Review
Mas Collet Garnacha Blend 2012, D.O. Montsant, Spain  80705 14.40% XD 750 mL  $17.95. August 30, 2008 Full Review
Arzuaga Reserva Ribera Del Duero 2010, Castille Léon, Spain  14.20% XD 750 mL  $70.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Marqués de Murrieta Pazo Parrantes Albariño 2013, Rias Baixas, Spain Drink: 2015-2020. 13% XD  $27.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Juve Y Camps - Reserva De La Familia 00/01 2011, Cava, Catalonia, Spain  12.20%  750 mL  $22.25. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Vega Sicilia #09 Unico Ribera Duero (Vega Sicilia) 2003, Ribera Del Duero, Spain  230284 14% XD 750 mL  $829.00. January 1, 2016 Full Review
Señorío De Sotillo Crianza 2011, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain: Chalky dry and full-bodied with black fruit and dry dusty tannins. Pair with a juicy steak. Drink: 2013-2018. 438648 14% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Full Review
Abadia Retuerta, Sardon del Duero Seleccion Especial 2005, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2014-2022. 14% XD 750 mL  $32.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas Pedro Luis Martinez, Alceño Premium 50 barricas, Jumilla 2012, Castilla la Mancha, Spain Drink: 2016-2026. 15% XD  $17.25. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Les Terrasses Alvaro Palacios Priorat 2013, Priorat, Catalogne, Spain  XD 750 mL. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Hazaña Viñas Viejas 2014, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain: A supple, easy-drinking Spanish red wine with a smooth texture. Almost full-bodied. Aromas of dark cherry and smoke. Pair with lamb. Drink: 2017-2022. 481762 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. April 25, 2017 Full Review
Castillo de Ulver Bierzo 2015, Bierzo, Spain: A vibrant attack of acidity on the palate. Ripe, sweet purple plums on the nose. Perfect for hamburgers. Drink: 2017-2023. 14% D 750 mL  $18.55 Score: 87/100. April 25, 2017 Full Review
El Coto de Rioja Blanco 2016, Rioja, Spain Drink: 2018-2020. 543801 11.90% XD 750 mL  $14.95. September 9, 2022 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Castilla Y Leon Cigales, Bodegas Concejo Carreduenas 2018, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2020-2021. 14% XD 750 mL  $20.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Castilla Y Leon Ribeira Del Duero Gran Reserva, Protos 2011, Castilla Y Leon, Spain Drink: 2020-2035. 15% XD 750 mL  $76.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Pere Ventura Tresor Brut Reserva Cava 2017, Penedès D.O., Spain Drink: 2020-2022. 16703 11.50% D 750 mL  $18.95. December 15, 2020 Harmonious Hard Cheese Wine Full Review
José Estevez Ojo de Gallo Uva Palomino Fino 2016, Cadiz, Andalucia, Jerez de la Frontera, Spain Drink: 2021-2031. 12% XD 750 mL  $24.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Alfredo Maestro Parcela de Sobrecasa Rosado Clasico De Valladolid 2016, Castilla y Leon, Spain Drink: 2021-2023. 14% XD 750 mL  $40.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Bodegas la Magdalena Sueño Tempranillo 2015, Ribera del Júcar D.O., Spain Drink: 2021-2026. 397133 14% XD 750 mL  $18.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Anciano Valdepenas Grand Reserva Tempranillo 2010, Spain  13% D 750 mL  $14.99. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Jorge Ordonez Botani Old Vines Moscatel 2019, Málaga D.O., Spain: From the Málaga wine region, the grapes for Botani 2019 Moscatel were sourced from vines over 70 years of age. Produced by Jorge Ordoñez & Co., the winery was established in 2004 by the Ordoñez and Kracher families. Fragrant with beeswax and tropical fruit aromas, the wine is dry, full-bodied and dense on the palate with dried apple, lime zest and tropical fruit flavours. Very flavourful. Chill and enjoy with Bresse Poularde in fine herbs. Drink: 2021-2022. 22481 14.50% XD 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 7, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Cool Creamy Cheese Wine Full Review
Propiedad de Arínzano Hacienda De Arinzano 2016, D.O.P. Pago De Arinzano, Basque Country, Spain Drink: 2022-2026. 14% XD 750 mL  $22.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Mont Rubi Black Garnacha 2019, Penedès, Catalunya, Spain Drink: 2022-2032. 14% XD 750 mL  $22.35. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Francisco Gomez Bocanegra Moscatel Seco 2019, Castilla La Mancha, Alicante, Spain Drink: 2022-2030. 13.50% XD 750 mL  $12.00. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Portia Prima La Encina 2019, Ribera del Duero D.O., Spain: Portia Prima La Encina 2019 is a 100% Tempranillo produced from grapes sourced from the Pago del Pino Estate about 750 metres above sea level. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks at 28ºC. The wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in new French oak barrels and is then aged for 15 months in the same oak barrels. Look for fresh, ripe blackberry, plum, savoury herbs, pepper and toasty oak spice plushy and long on the palate. Pour with a roast Porchetta. Drink: 2022-2028. 27108 13.50% XD 750 mL  $45.95 Score: 93/100. November 19, 2022 Top Rated Red Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Terras Gauda O Rosal Blanco 2021, Rías Baixas D.O., Spain Drink: 2024-2025. 40238 12% XD 750 mL  $24.95. January 31, 2024 Full Review

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