February 5 - Vintages

SPAIN – WHITE WINE
PRADO REY BL8 BIRLOCHO 2009
DO Rueda
(Real Sitio de Ventosilla)
TASTING NOTE: Lime, Meyer lemon and pineapple
flavors mingle in this juicy white. Herbal
and light smoky notes add interest. Firm and
focused, with lively acidity. Score: 87 (Thomas
Matthews, www.winespectator.com, June 15, 2010)
190538 (D) 750 mL $12.95 1
SPAIN – RED WINE
BODEGAS LAN VIÑA LANCIANO
RESERVA 2004
DOCa Rioja
TASTING NOTE: (80% tempranillo and 20%
mazuelo) Ruby-red. Dark cherry, licorice and
smoke on the nose, complicated by musky earth
and tobacco nuances. Chewy and rich on the
palate, which displays sweet red and dark berry
liqueur flavors and powerful tannins. Finishes
with serious grip and a penetrating smoky note.
This needs time. Score: 90+ (Josh Raynolds,
International Wine Cellar, July/Aug. 2009)
955096 (D) 750 mL $28.95 2
LANGA CENTENARIA GARNACHA 2006
DO Calatayud
Jay Miller of www.erobertparker.com recommended
this wine as a Red Value Under $25, with a
score of 89.
TASTING NOTE: Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose:
ripe fruit, fruit expression, cocoa bean, new oak.
Palate: flavourful, fruity, powerful, round tannins.
Score: 90 (Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine, 2009)
194795 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2
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MURUVE CRIANZA 2006
DO Toro
(Bodegas Frutos Villar)
TASTING NOTE: This polished, modern red
delivers black cherry, dark chocolate, mineral and
sanguine notes, firm and focused. Ripe, wellintegrated
tannins give way to a lingering floral and
spicy finish. Drink now through 2014. Score: 91
(Thomas Matthews, www.winespectator.com,
Web only, 2009)
067546 (D) 750 mL $16.95 2
VIÑA VILANO RESERVA 2004
DO Ribera del Duero
TASTING NOTE: Colour: cherry, garnet rim.
Nose: ripe fruit, sweet spices, expressive,
mineral. Palatae: flavourful, fruity, ripe fruit,
round tannins. Score: 89 (Peñín Guide to
Spanish Wine, 2009)
190736 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 VINTAGES 43