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DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
PORTUGAL – RED WINE<br />
CARDEAL RESERVA TOURIGA<br />
NACIONAL 2007<br />
DOC Dão<br />
TASTING NOTE: Youthful, deep ruby in the glass,<br />
this Silver Medal winner at the 2010 Concours<br />
Mondial de Bruxelles is a fantastic value. Made<br />
with the prime grape in neighbouring Porto,<br />
this dry version has aromas of macerated berry,<br />
licorice, sweet spice, red fruits and oak. The<br />
dry, medium-bodied palate offers spicy red fruit<br />
and toasty oak, and demonstrates great balance<br />
between the fruit, medium tannins and acidity. The<br />
finish is balanced with lovely fruit throughout. Enjoy<br />
this with pork roast. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010)<br />
191346 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2<br />
CASA DE SANTAR RED 2007<br />
DOC Dão<br />
TASTING NOTE: This estate was originally<br />
established in 1640, and has been in the same<br />
family for 13 generations. The blend here is<br />
primarily Touriga Nacional, sporting aromas of dark<br />
berry and tobacco that continue on the palate<br />
alongside juicy cherry, raspberry, redcurrant, red<br />
licorice and delicate vanilla. A balanced, spicy<br />
red with nice minerality and good length. A fine<br />
partner for herb-roasted lamb or venison.<br />
(VINTAGES panel, April 2010)<br />
190710 (D) 750 mL $14.95 2<br />
MESSIAS GRANDE ESCOLHA 2007<br />
DOC Douro<br />
TASTING NOTE: Beyond rich—certainly as far as<br />
its alcohol is concerned—this is in fact a finely<br />
balanced wine. The fruit is intensely ripe, sweet, but<br />
it is delicious in the glass. The black berries are<br />
like syrup, smooth and creamy. Pepper, nutmeg<br />
and toast give added interest … Score: 88<br />
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 1, 2009)<br />
064691 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1<br />
48 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JANUARY <strong>22</strong>, 2011<br />
SPAIN – RED WINE<br />
BUIL & GINÉ GINÉ GINÉ 2007<br />
DOCa Priorat<br />
TASTING NOTE: Half of the fruit for this juicy<br />
blend comes from young vines, half from old-vine<br />
cariñena and garnacha. The fruit is delightfully<br />
red, prettier and more accessible than what has<br />
become typical in Priorat. There’s refinement to<br />
the acidity that lends the wine its nerve. For roast<br />
partridge. Score: 91 (Patricio Tapia, Wine &<br />
Spirits, Oct. 2009)<br />
067843 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 2<br />
BURGO VIEJO<br />
GRAN RESERVA 2000<br />
DOCa Rioja<br />
TASTING NOTE: An outstanding value for a Riojan<br />
Gran Reserva. This wine has a finely aged floral<br />
bouquet, and is brimming with spicy berry, fig,<br />
raisin, dark chocolate, marzipan, and a touch<br />
of leather. It’s medium to full bodied, with excellent<br />
length. Delicious with linguini alfredo, or roasted<br />
veal. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010)<br />
190611 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 2<br />
Featured on the back cover<br />
CASA DE ILLANA<br />
TRESDECINCO 2004<br />
DO Ribera del Júcar<br />
Jay Miller (from www.erobertparker.com) gave<br />
this wine a score of 90 in February of 2009.<br />
Although he recommended the wine, no tasting<br />
note was provided. This is a blend of Syrah,<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Look for fresh<br />
berry aromas and flavours, with velvety tannins<br />
for structure. Enjoy with rich lamb stews.<br />
190702 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2
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