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DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010<br />
PORTUGAL – WHITE WINE CONT’D<br />
MUROS ANTIGOS ESCOLHA<br />
VINHO VERDE 2009<br />
DOC<br />
(Anselmo Mendes Vinhos)<br />
Winemaker/owner Anselmo Mendes is a respected<br />
winemaker and consultant who helps out producers<br />
throughout Portugal. Muros Antigos is his own<br />
project. He takes great care with all levels of<br />
production, from initial vineyard planting to the<br />
final wine released to the public. As a result, his<br />
Vinho Verdes are well respected for their highly<br />
aromatic and refreshing nature, and this 2009<br />
vintage is no exception. Enjoy it with shellfish or<br />
grilled salmon steaks.<br />
166710 (XD) 750 mL $11.95 1<br />
PORTUGAL – RED WINE<br />
MONTE ALENTEJANO<br />
RESERVA 2005<br />
Vinho Regional Alentejano<br />
(DFJ Vinhos)<br />
Winemaker Jose Neiva has crafted a wine, made<br />
with Trincadeira and Aragónez (Tempranillo), that<br />
is filled with blackberry, mint, plum and cedar<br />
aromas and flavours. Dry, smooth and elegant,<br />
this is a great wine to enjoy over casual food<br />
and great conversation, or great food and casual<br />
conversation.<br />
164848 (D) 750 mL $12.95 2<br />
SPAIN – RED WINE<br />
BODEGAS PIEDEMONTE<br />
CRIANZA 2006<br />
DO Navarra<br />
A Silver Medal winner at the 2009 Concours<br />
Mondial de Bruxelles.<br />
TASTING NOTE: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,<br />
Tempranillo and Merlot. Deep ruby, with forward<br />
floral, cherry, fresh herbs, and earthy aromas<br />
leading to delicate flavours of plum, strawberry,<br />
herbs and spice mingling with coffee notes on<br />
the mid-palate. Medium bodied, braced by firm<br />
tannins and a bright cherry finish. Pair with<br />
grilled steak, hamburgers, or grilled vegetables.<br />
(VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2009)<br />
166603 (D) 750 mL $13.95 2<br />
36 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010<br />
PEDRO MARTINEZ ALESANCO<br />
RESERVA 2005<br />
DOCa Rioja<br />
TASTING NOTE: Ruby coloured, boasting aromas<br />
of bright cherry, raspberry, coffee and oak.<br />
Medium bodied, featuring rich and ripe flavours<br />
of juicy sweet cherry, raspberry, and black plum<br />
balanced by lively acidity, all backed by smooth<br />
tannins. Lush, oaky finish. Have it tonight with<br />
tapas, or smoky grilled red meats. (VINTAGES panel,<br />
Nov. 2009)<br />
170092 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
Father’s Day<br />
SEÑORIO DE ARDURA<br />
CRIANZA 2006<br />
DOCa Rioja<br />
(Bodegas Ardura)<br />
TASTING NOTE: Deep ruby coloured. Brooding<br />
aromas of plum, strawberry, spice and oak, with<br />
flavours of bright cherry, red plum and a hit of<br />
mocha. The mid-palate is drenched in fruit, with<br />
spicy notes and lively acidity all wrapped in silky<br />
tannins and culminating in an oaky finish. This<br />
will pair nicely with spicy food – think Indian or<br />
Asian dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Nov. 2009)<br />
171447 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2<br />
TORRES GRAN SANGRE DE TORO<br />
RESERVA 2005<br />
DO Catalunya<br />
TASTING NOTE: I really enjoyed the 2005 Torres<br />
Catalunya Gran Sangre de Toro Reserva. It was<br />
made with Grenache, Cariñena and Syrah ...<br />
it’s cheap and very cheerful … [I had it with]<br />
grilled octopus and fresh tuna with sautéed<br />
peppers, and main courses of broiled red snapper<br />
with a Cuban dish resembling polenta, and salad.<br />
(James Suckling, www.cigaraficionado.com,<br />
March 5, 2010)<br />
315648 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2
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