Famega ‘08 Vinho Verde
$7.99 btl / $91.09 cs - save: $5
FRESH new vintage! Super light and clean with a crisp, slightly
effervescent palate that goes well in a large glass after a tough
day at work. Lower in alcohol, completely oak free and an all around
good buy. Reg: $13Con
Class ‘08 Rueda
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs
A blend of Verdejo, Viura and Sauvignon Blanc. Light bodied with
lively grapefruit, gooseberry and pineapple whiffs. Bright and
nicely focused, with good energy to the juicy citrus flavors.
Finishes with very good length and a zesty mineral note. A serious
steal! ‘88 points’ ‘BEST White Values Under $25 Recommended’ -
Wine Advocate
Salneval ‘07 Albarino
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs - save $3
Light straw in color, the nose of this Albarino is seductive with
honey, pear and tropical fruit and a slight mineral component. It is
racy and zesty with citrus and floral flavors in the mouth, yet is
round and soft at the same time. A delicious value! Reg: $11
Pampano ‘07 Rueda
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
This winery has some of the most unique "gravelly" soils in Rueda
which contribute to the underlying mineral elements in this delicous
white. A blend of Verdejo and Viura, it has racy scents of
honeysuckle, sea salt, lemon and white pepper. Juicy citrus and
apple flavors are complemented by notes of spice and minerals.
Broadbent ‘08 Vinho Verde
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
You know it’s sunny when you see this Esquin staff favorite
featured! High class Vinho Verde from a top quality producer. Wake
your tired, wintery taste buds with this light and refreshing
drink…Shows off bright notes of fresh squeezed lime and juicy
honeysuckle with a slight spritz.
Vinha de Palestra ‘06 Douro
$7.99 btl / $91.09 cs -
save $4
The critics love this wine,
and so do we! New York Times Pick of the Week! "If sweet port were
dry, it would taste like Palestra. Spicy, earthy and complex."
Howard Goldberg, New York Times. "Crisp red, with bright red plum
and berry flavors, and some mineral notes. Finishes firm, with
spice, mocha and cream." 87 pts Spectator. Reg: $12 |
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Celler Capcanes ‘05 Mas Donis
Barrica
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs -
save $6
"...a custom cuvee using old-vine Garnacha (80+ years) and Syrah
(30+ years). The 2005 Mas Donis Barrica is 85 % Garnacha and 15%
Syrah. It offers up an expressive nose of slate, mineral, licorice,
violets, black cherry, and blueberry. Layered, long, and complex,
this spicy, hedonistic effort has 2-3 years of aging potential but
can be enjoyed now without guilt. It is a great value." 91 pts-
Advocate . Reg: $17
Puerta Bonita ‘07 Garnacha "G5"
$12.99 btl / $148.09 cs - save: $5
"... sourced from 120
year old vines in the new Madrid D.O. Opaque purple with a slightly
brooding nose, with coaxing black cherry and raspberry aromas
emerge. The flavors have depth and concentration marked by spicy,
savory red fruits. While this excellent effort will evolve in the
cellar, few purchasers will be able to delay their gratification for
more than a matter of hours." 90 pts - Advocate. Reg: $18
Tres Picos ‘07 Campo de Borja
$14.99 btl / $170.89 cs
"Highly complex
bouquet of cherry, dark berry liqueur, iron, tobacco and dried
flowers; reminded me of a wine from Graves. Tangy cherry and cassis
flavors are on the primal side initially but soften and gain
sweetness with air. Fine tannins add grip to the long spicy finish
which repeats the iron note. This is very promising." 90+ Pts-
Stephen Tanzer
Dow’s ‘06 Vale do Bomfim, Douro
$8.99 btl / $102.49 cs -
save: $6
"Ripe fruit, touched by
vanilla, layered with dark tannins; this is a winning formula, a
wine packed with black jelly flavors, made more tense by acidity and
smoothed with a hint of wood." 88 pts "TOP 100 BEST BUY" Wine
Enthusiast. Reg: $15
Tres Ojos ’06 Old Vines Garnacha
$9.99 btl / $113.89 cs
This red is made from 50 year-old-vines and offers a rich black
cherry/ plum nose with rose petal scents. Brightly-fruited, with
hints of pepper and spice. Wonderful purity & underlying minerality.
This fantastic value will pair perfectly with a simple chicken and
chorizo paella.
Gran Oristan ‘98 Gran Reserva
$10.99 btl / $125.29 cs -
save $9!
A blend of Tempranillo (from 70 year old vines) and Cabernet, this
offers amazing value. Exotic bouquet of incense, crushed roses and
dried berries. Elegant, medium-bodied flavors, imbued with toasty,
cedary oak in the finish. Reg: $20
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