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Viva Spanish Vino! 90 Point Wines of Spain<br />
The striking bodegas ysios Winery in Laguardia, Spain, designed by architect Santiago Calatrava.<br />
LOS 800 PRIORaT<br />
Spain $28.99 525303<br />
This is a mouthfilling blend<br />
of 50 percent Garnacha, 30<br />
percent Cariñena, 10 percent<br />
Syrah and 10 percent Cabernet<br />
Sauvignon that brings aromas<br />
of anise, smoke and cherry with<br />
sweet fruit up front and a fresh,<br />
lingering cedar and spice finish.<br />
COdORNÍu SELECCIóN<br />
RaVENTOS BRuT<br />
Spain $17.99 521773<br />
This sparkling cuvée was<br />
traditionally set aside only for the<br />
winery-founding raventos family.<br />
However, on the occasion of<br />
Codorníu’s 125th anniversary this<br />
elegant, fruity and toasty sparkling<br />
Chardonnay, Xarel-lo and<br />
Macabeo blend was made available<br />
to every wine drinker!<br />
MaRQuéS dE RISCaL<br />
RIOJa RESERVa<br />
Spain $28.00 214817<br />
A grandaddy bodega of La rioja,<br />
Marqués de riscal represents<br />
with their classic reserva. it<br />
bests the regulations by staying<br />
in American oak barrels for a<br />
whopping 26 months. Cigar<br />
box, lifted berry aromatics and<br />
a pleasant earthiness bolster this<br />
supple yet fresh balanced red.<br />
BaRCELO VIña<br />
MayOR RESERVa<br />
Spain $28.99 472654<br />
in Spain the “reserva” label<br />
brings real credence, mandating<br />
at least three years’ aging<br />
with a minimum of 12 months<br />
in oak barrels. Hence the<br />
comparatively older vintage<br />
of Viña Mayor that’s currently<br />
available. it’s a fine testament<br />
to Tempranillo, with rich plum,<br />
blackberry and a luxuriously<br />
smooth finish.<br />
BuRGaNS aLBaRIñO<br />
Spain $24.96 226795<br />
A solid introduction to the<br />
Albariño grape and the assertive<br />
elegance found in northwestern<br />
Spanish whites, burgans bristles<br />
with an intriguing mix of floral<br />
and citrus notes and a freshness<br />
that cries out for a plate of freshshucked<br />
oysters with a simple<br />
squeeze of lemon.<br />
EVOHé GaRNaCHa<br />
Spain $17.94 664367<br />
Grapes from ancient Garnacha<br />
vines growing in a remote corner<br />
of Aragon are the secret to this<br />
vibrant, unoaked red that bursts<br />
forth with black cherry and<br />
blackberry fruit. A solid food wine,<br />
it is a great partner to roast meats.<br />
TASTE 7<br />
2011<br />
VPIWF
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