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Bodega Garzón · Tannat Reserva · Uruguay · 2024

Bodega Garzón Tannat Reserva 2024 combines dark-fruit depth with a supple mouthfeel and firm structure. Black fruit and anise meet a juicy, savory finish, making this Uruguayan red a flavorful partner for roasted meats.

Producer & Winemaking

With consultant Alberto Antonini, Bodega Garzón emphasizes an approachable, fresh expression of Tannat and its coastal terroir. The 2024 Reserva is entirely Tannat, fermented in cement and aged in oak for 6–12 months.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

James Suckling · 91 Points  Dark cherries and inky blackberries in a slightly monolithic mode. Medium- to full-bodied, with good fruit and firm, tight-wound tannins. Juicy and savory in its medium-length finish.

Jeb Dunnuck · 90 Points · A full-bodied wine that's all varietal, the 2024 Tannat Reserva is cement-fermented and oak-aged over 6-12 months, supple in mouthfeel with chalky black fruit and anise.

Wine Enthusiast · 90 Points · Vintage Not Specified. Crushed dark berries shape the nose of this approachable Tannat. The soft palate is full of fruit flavors with dark berry character. It’s firm and juicy throughout.

Winemaker Description

Reserva Tannat is an ideal complement to roasted game meat, but its most traditional pairing is with simmered leg of lamb with sage, mint, and garlic.

Pairing & Serving

Try roasted game or slow-cooked lamb with sage, mint and garlic. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass for the wine to open.

Details

• Producer: Bodega Garzón
• Vintage: 2024
• Country: Uruguay
• Grape: Tannat
• Type: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Fermentation: Cement
• Aging: 6–12 months in oak

Bodega Numanthia · Termes · Toro DO · 2022 · 750ml

The Producer

Founded in 1998, Bodega Numanthia takes its name from the Numanthinos, an ancient Celtic community of northern Spain known for their resilient spirit. The estate's ancestral vineyards are organically cultivated and dry farmed, rooted in sandy, rocky soils without irrigation, and planted to the rare Tinta de Toro, Toro's local strain of Tempranillo. The result is wines of both finesse and power.

Winemaker Notes

"Termes is the vibrant expression of Toro, a symbol of its youthful spirit. It stands out from what Toro wines used to be, for its vigor, freshness and vivacity. Powerful yet balanced, vibrant yet complex, it is perfect to drink young."
Bodega Numanthia

Pairings & Serving

Built for hearty fare: grilled lamb chops, chorizo, roast pork, steak or aged Manchego. Serve around 60–64°F; a short decant helps it open up.

Specs

• Producer: Bodega Numanthia
• Wine: Termes
• Appellation: Toro DO
• Region: Castilla y León, Spain
• Vintage: 2022
• Varietal: Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
• Farming: Organic, dry farmed
• Size: 750ml

Toro's power with a fresh, modern edge, and a serious bottle that doesn't break the bank.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2018

Tim Atkin 98 Points | The maiden 2016 vintage has only just been released through the Place de Bordeaux, so it may be a little premature to review this 2018, but make sure you remind yourself to buy a case in two years' time. Produced without Cabernet Sauvignon for the first time, it's the polar opposite of the big, ripe, overwooded styles of Ribera. Nuanced, refined and hauntingly balanced, with perfumed oak, lovely texture and balance, leafy, graphite-like complexity and the length of a world-class wine. 2023-35.

Jane Anson 95 Points | Muscular, slate hewn tannins, this has a rugged quality where nothing is overpowered by oak and yet it hugs the palate, making its presence felt. Serious tannic architecture that softens through the mid palate to show creamy raspberry and red cherry fruits, spiced aniseed, fennel and liqourice root, sinewy tannins, totally moreish. Aged in 25% new oak, 10% amphora, and the rest in neutral barrels. Jean-Claude and Jeff Berrouet consultants, with winemaker Montxo Martinez and owners Marcos and Carlos Yllera. Old vine Tempranillo, including some dating right back to pre-Phylloxera, sat at between 750m and 1000m altitude, from a selection of their own vines, and those of local growers.

Memo Summary Notes

The 2018 Bodega Vivaltus "Vivaltus" is a prestigious, "new wave" Ribera del Duero that has rapidly gained cult status. It is the flagship wine of a project by the Yllera family, who famously enlisted Jean-Claude Berrouet—the legendary former winemaker of Château Pétrus—to help create a wine of "Bordeaux-like" elegance rather than the heavy, over-extracted style common in the region.

Bodegas Ondarre · Millennium Cava · Brut NV · Traditional Method · Spain · 750ml

Bodegas Ondarre’s Millennium Cava is a traditional method sparkling wine crafted in the classic Cava style — secondary fermentation in the bottle, extended lees aging, and the kind of creamy, biscuity complexity that sets Cava apart from simpler sparkling wines. Made from Macabeu, it delivers exceptional value at this price point: 92 points from Wine Enthusiast for a wine that is simultaneously full and creamy, dry and fresh, with a well-balanced acidity and an elegant, fruity finish. Sustainable.

Very pale brilliant yellow with regular, fine lines of bubbles rising to form a crown. The nose is very pleasant — light, fresh aromas of Seckel pear, vanilla bean, and nutmeg, with secondary notes redolent of bottle aging and floral shades. On the palate, lightly effervescent and beautifully textured — peach, green apple, vanilla, and brioche coalesce in a vivid, elegant, and long finish with an agreeable, well-balanced aftertaste.

“A soft column of bubbles releases a bouquet of Seckel pear, vanilla bean and nutmeg. Lightly effervescent on the palate, this wine offers flavors of peach, green apple, vanilla and brioche that coalesce in a vivid finish.”
— Wine Enthusiast · 92 Points

• Producer: Bodegas Ondarre, Spain
• Style: Cava Brut NV · Traditional Method (Méthode Traditionnelle)
• Varietal: Macabeu
• Farming: Sustainable
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Seckel pear, vanilla bean, nutmeg, peach, green apple, brioche, fine bubbles, elegant finish
• Pairings: Oysters, light appetizers, seafood, soft cheeses, charcuterie, aperitif

WE:92 · Cava Brut NV — traditional method, sustainable, and exceptional value. Creamy, fresh, and built for the celebration.

Winemaker Description 

"Locos por el Vino” is a new project from Bodegas Alto Moncayo, aiming to expand their range with high-quality, modern and casual wines produced from the winery’s youngest vineyards, guaranteeing the continuity of the Alto Moncayo project for future generations to come. A local term used in the village of Borja, "Zismero" refers to one who is provocative, jovial, and mirthful, with a complexity and uniqueness that makes its audience think deeply from the pointed jocularity.

Bodegas Antídoto Ribera del Duero 2024 | Tempranillo | Soria, Spain | 750ml

Antídoto comes from the far eastern reaches of Ribera del Duero — the Soria province, a wilder, less-traveled corner of the appellation where the rules are looser and the vineyards are older. Bertrand Sourdais and David Hernando work with up to 400 different parcels of old, ungrafted Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) vines rooted in a patchwork of limestone, decomposed granite, and clay. The project is biodynamic and organic in spirit, with spontaneous fermentation, no fining, no filtering, and minimal intervention throughout.

The 2024 vintage is a more delicate, fine-boned expression than prior years — fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts, then aged nine months in 600-liter French oak barrels (25% new). The result is juicy and full-bodied but balanced: black cherry, plum skins, dried herbs, and a kiss of vanilla spice, with firm, chewy tannins and a pristine finish. Very primary now — worth a year or two of patience, but already compelling.

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2024:

• Wine Advocate: 91–92 pts — "Juicy and full-bodied but balanced... soft vinification... fine-boned. Very primary, with some toasted notes that suggest waiting a bit more."
• James Suckling: 91 pts — "Fresh and pure... full of black cherries, plum skins and some dried herbs. Tannins are firm and nicely chewy with medium to full body and a pristine finish."
• Tim Atkin: 91 pts — "A comparatively forward, easy-drinking style with some subtle reduction, plum, raspberry and black cherry fruit and a kiss of vanilla spice."

• Appellation: Ribera del Duero, Soria, Spain
• Grape: 100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino)
• Vintage: 2024
• Farming: Biodynamic & organic
• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, no fining, no filtering
• Aging: 9 months in 600L French oak (25% new)
• Best With: Roast lamb, Ibérico, aged Manchego, grilled mushrooms, braised short rib

Expert Reviews- Vintage 2020 

The Wine Enthusiast by Mike DeSimone 94 Points | This deep garnet-colored wine has a nose of black currant, sage leaf and cherry pipe tobacco. It is smooth at first sip and then bold tannins settle in and coat the tongue and gums. Blackberry, raspberry, cocoa powder, crème brûlée and orange zest flavors are accompanied by a note of butterscotch that endures on the palate.

James Suckling 92 Points | Spicy oak to the fresh blackberries with some vanilla, smoke, walnut and dried orange peel. Chewy and pretty tannic with juicy fruit on the tight, medium- to full-bodied palate. Long and grippy finish. Needs at least two years to come around. Better from 2025.

Bodegas Beronia · Rioja Gran Reserva · 2018 · 750ml

Beronia Rioja Gran Reserva 2018 combines dark cherry and plum fruit with tobacco, cedar, earthy spice and a layered, savory finish. A favorite of 67Wine's Oscar Garcia, it offers the developed flavors of extended aging while retaining freshness and a firm tannic structure.

Producer & Winemaking

Founded in 1973, Beronia brings traditional methods and modern innovation to its Rioja wines. This Gran Reserva blends Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo. The grapes are handpicked at optimal ripeness, and the wine spends 24 months in oak barrels, developing layers of fruit, spice and structure.

Our Professional Review · 

Oscar Garcia · 67wino.shop Beronia Gran Reserva is one of my favorite Gran Reservas. Every vintage seems to get better and better. The long-term aging Gran Reserva gives the wine time to develop a great arrange of flavors and nuances, not found in younger wines. Aromas of toasty oak, cassis, dark plum and cedar. Medium to full-bodied. Great length and integration. Serious but approachable.

Expert Reviews · Vintage 2018

James Suckling · 92 Points Attractive nose with a hint of walnut husk and dark earth to the black cherries and sweet tobacco. A hint of truffle and sous-bois, too. Medium-bodied on the palate with firm, dusty tannins that grow and extend in a long, succulent finish. Tempranillo, graciano and mazuelo.

Wine Enthusiast · 92 Points Deep violet to the eye, this wine has a nose of black plum, dark chocolate and dried hillside herbs. Bold red berry flavors are joined by plush tannins and deeper notes of mocha, truffle and thyme. As flavors and textures wind down on the palate, a note of orange zest remains.

Wine Spectator · 90 Points A classy red, fresh and fragrant, with notes of bay leaf, pepper and tar-tinged mineral accenting crushed cherry and blackberry fruit flavors. Shows good focus, with lightly chalky tannins in a medium-bodied frame. Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano. Drink now through 2026. 50,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported.

Serving & Food Pairing Suggestions

Consider decanting for about an hour before serving, adjusting to taste. Pair with slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled lamb, prime rib, venison, roast duck, wild boar ragù or hearty stews. Aged Manchego, Roncal, salty blue cheese and dishes with truffles or wild mushrooms also complement its savory complexity.

Details

• Producer: Bodegas Beronia
• Vintage: 2018
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Spain
• Region / Appellation: Rioja
• Grapes: Tempranillo, Graciano and Mazuelo
• Type: Red wine
• Classification: Gran Reserva
• Harvest: Handpicked
• Aging: 24 months in oak barrels
• Wine Spectator Drinking Guidance: Through 2026

Bodegas Caro · Aruma Malbec · Mendoza · 2023 · 750ml

The Producer

Bodegas Caro is a partnership between two of the wine world's great families: Domaine Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) from France and the Catena family from Argentina. The name Aruma means "night" in the native Quechua language, a nod to the cool mountain nights of the Andes that keep the fruit fresh and bright.

The Wine

The robe is deep red with hints of violet, and the nose opens with plum and red fruit. The palate is fresh and elegant, with remarkable balance between tannins, acidity and alcohol, leading to a long, delicate finish. Overall, a very convivial, attractive wine.

Expert Reviews (2023 Vintage)

"The 2023 Malbec Aruma is sourced from El Peral and Los Chacayes in the Uco Valley. This warm 2023 vintage was balanced by an early harvest, resulting in a subtly lighter palate. After spending a winter on the fine lees, this vibrant Malbec showcases intense purple hues, with pristine notes of fresh herbs, violet, cherry and plum. Juicy and expressive, it features fine tannins and lively fruit flavors, making it an energetic and primary wine."
Vinous, 91 points

"An honest and fruit-driven malbec that shows plump fruit and violet character. Fine-grained tannins on the fruity palate, with a fleshy core of ripe, concentrated purple fruit in the middle. Still fresh and pristine in finish full of fruit."
James Suckling, 91 points

"The 2023 Aruma is a beautiful overview of Argentine Malbec, leading with a dark-fruited nose of mixed berries, turned earth and floral accents that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is elegantly plush and vibrant, transitioning to a rich yet lifted finish with admirable delicacy and nuance."
The Wine Advocate, 90 points

"A nose of wild berries introduces a smooth palate, featuring enough dark fruit and freshness to make it enjoyable. A dash of herbs marks the close."
Wine Enthusiast (Jesica Vargas), 90 points

Pairings & Serving

The perfect bistro wine. Pairs beautifully with grilled skirt steak (carne asada), lamb sliders or a hearty charcuterie board, and its bright acidity makes it a great match for tomato-based pastas and empanadas. Serve around 60–64°F.

Specs

• Producer: Bodegas Caro (Barons de Rothschild Lafite & Catena)
• Wine: Aruma
• Region: Mendoza, Argentina (El Peral & Los Chacayes, Uco Valley)
• Vintage: 2023
• Varietal: Malbec
• Size: 750ml

Rothschild polish meets Andean freshness, and four 90+ scores at an everyday price.

Winemaker Description

Cherry red color with garnet rims. On the nose it is elegant, clean and expressive, with a complexity typical of a wine made with an excellent quality grape and a very careful production process. In the mouth it is sweet, with good body and great balance, presenting a long and pleasant aftertaste.

The alma mater of the winery, a wine with imprint, plant, and lordship. A completely varietal red, mature, with a growing personality and a lot of elegance.

The soils of the Cepa 21 vineyards are the result of the evolution of millions of years. In them grow our vines that define who we are, learning from the passage of time, a deep love for our land, the care with which we work the fields and the history that precedes us. The Strain is much more than a part of our name, it is the basis of all our machinery, what moves us to be better every day, the greatest asset of our wineries, the origin, and the end. 

Bodegas Chaves Castel de Fornos Albariño — Rías Baixas, Galicia 2024

Bodegas Chaves is a family estate rooted in the granite soils of Galicia, on the Atlantic coast of northwestern Spain. Their Castel de Fornos Albariño takes its name from the first vineyard the family ever planted — a stony, dry hillside slope their ancestors called "Castel," long recognized as a prosperous enclave for growing exceptional Albariño. What sets this bottling apart is the age of the vines: 70+ years old, with deep root systems that draw complexity and concentration from the ancient granite and schist soils beneath.

The 2024 pours a pale gold with green highlights. The nose is classically Atlantic — white peach, lemon zest, fresh grapefruit, and a distinctive saline minerality that speaks directly to the ocean influence of Rías Baixas. On the palate, it's vibrant and precise, with bright acidity, a silky texture from the old vines, and a long, mineral-driven finish. This is Albariño at its most expressive and site-specific.

"Named after the first Bodega Chaves vineyard on the slope of Fornos — 70+ year old vines from a stony, dry enclave built for the finest Albariño." — Bodegas Chaves

• Producer: Bodegas Chaves, Galicia, Spain
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Rías Baixas DO
• Varietal: 100% Albariño
• Vine Age: 70+ years
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White peach, lemon zest, grapefruit, saline minerality, long finish
• Best Paired With: Steamed clams, scallops, grilled sea bass, sushi, sashimi, Galician Tetilla or San Simón cheese

A benchmark old-vine Albariño from one of Galicia's most storied family estates — Atlantic, mineral, and built for the table.

Winemaker Description 

A young Manzanilla with four year of biological aging. Thanks to the proximity of the sea, the aging under flor is intense. The wine has complex character, resulting in great elegance, plenty of finesse, with a delicate and saline finish.

Our Notes

A vibrant young Manzanilla with plenty of character. Aromas of green olives, green citrus fruit, and a pungent saline quality bind all the aromas and flavors together. Serve well-chilled in a white wine glass and pair with Marcona almonds, potato crisps, and Jamón de Bellota. But also try it with cold potato and leek soup, sprinkled with crisp bits of pancetta. Manzanillas are my ideal apéritif wine to awaken the palate before a meal.

Oscar garcia Moncada, 67 Wine Buyer

Bodegas del Rio · Manzanilla Pasada Oro Solera Playa · Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Bodegas del Rio Oro Solera Playa is a Manzanilla Pasada with nine years of aging under flor. This extended biological aging gives the sherry aromatic depth and a rich texture, balanced by freshness and a distinctive salty finish.

Origin & Aging

From Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain, this Palomino Fino bottling reflects the coastal character of Manzanilla. Flor, the layer of yeast on the wine’s surface, shapes its development during aging. The extended time under flor is central to this Pasada’s layered character.

Tasting Notes

Almond, brine and citrus aromas introduce a textured palate with dried-fruit notes, chamomile and subtle salinity. Freshness keeps the wine balanced, leading to a salty twist and a pleasant bitter note on the finish.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled as an aperitif or alongside oysters, clams and grilled fish. Suggested tapas pairings include olives, anchovies and jamón ibérico. Fried foods and aged Manchego offer savory contrasts to its freshness and saline character.

Wine Details

• Producer: Bodegas del Rio
• Bottling: Oro Solera Playa
• Style: Manzanilla Pasada sherry
• Origin: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain
• Grape: Palomino Fino
• Aging: Nine years under flor
• Bottle size: 750ml

A layered, savory Manzanilla for seafood and the tapas table.

Expert Review - Vintage 2023

Vinous 93 Points by Joaquín Hidalgo writes 93 Points | The 2023 Clio is composed of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from Jumilla. It was aged for 23 months in French and American oak barrels. Recently bottled, the oak is at the forefront but will integrate. The wine opens with plum, soft herbal notes and blackberry. Intense with fruit complexity, the palate is creamy, flavorful and delicate in tannins, finishing with a touch of oak that will meld with time.

Winemaker Description 

The wine exhibits a glass-coating opaque purple color. The nose is expressive with pain grille, underbrush, brier, minerality, blueberry and blackberry fruit. On the palate is a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish.

The Bodegas El Nido winery is located in the Valle de La Aragona, inside the Murcia district of Jumilla. The vineyards are 76.8 acres of very old Monastrell vines (also known as Matar or Mourvdre) all vaso trained and oriented northeast, and 28.8 acres of 30-year old Cabernet Sauvignon vines on north facing hills. The vineyards have a foot deep layer of chalky stones over substrata of sandy soil. The Bodegas El Nido is a collaboration of the Gil Family and winemaker Chris Ringland, one of the best Australian enologists.

A blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Aged 24 months French & American oak.

Memo Summary Notes

The Bodegas El Nido "Clio" 2023 is a powerhouse red from the Jumilla region of Spain. Created through a collaboration between the Gil family and legendary Australian winemaker Chris Ringland, it is famous for its "maximalist" style—intense, high-alcohol, and deeply oaked.

This wine will overwhelm delicate dishes. Pair it with heavy-hitters like venison, pepper-crusted ribeye, or wild boar stew.

Winemaker Description

A blend of 70% Monastrell and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 24 months French & American oak. The wine exhibits a glass-coating opaque purple color.

The nose is expressive with pain grille, underbrush, brier, minerality, blueberry and blackberry fruit. On the palate is a plush, opulent wine with great density, savory flavors, and a lengthy finish.

Bodegas Escudero · Serna Imperial Reserva · Rioja Baja, Spain · 2015 · 750ml

The Escudero family started making wine in 1852, and four generations on it's still very much a family business. Of their 150 hectares of vineyards, 120 sit on the southern slopes of the Monte Yerga range in Rioja Baja, where the grapes for Serna Imperial are grown. The vines are around 40 years old and planted between 450 and 800 meters above sea level.

Predominantly Tempranillo, blended with Mazuelo and Garnacha, this Reserva spent 14 months in five-year-old American oak barrels followed by a further 28 months in bottle before release. The result is a mature, harmonious Rioja with real character, now showing the savory complexity that comes with age.

Winemaker Description

Brick red deep covered. Clean, complex and with a good intensity on the nose. Red fruit aromas well conjoined with those of the aging. Balsam, spices (pepper), tobacco and leather. Well structured, tasty, large, soft but with character and a good harmony in its flavors. Complex and retronasal clean.

Bodegas Escudero

Expert Reviews · Vintage 2015

The Escudero family started making wine in 1852 and, four generations on, it is still very much a family business. They own a total of 150ha of vineyards, of which 120ha are located on the southern slopes of the Monte Yerga mountain range, where the grapes for this wine are produced. The vines are grown at between 450m-800m above sea level and are approximately 40 years old. Predominantly made from Tempranillo blended with Mazuelo and Garnacha, this reserva was aged for 14 months in five-year-old American oak barrels followed by a further 28 months in bottle.

Decanter, 95 Points

Supple, juicy, well-balanced, fully rounded. A lovely vintage and a great wine.

Sarah Jane Evans, Decanter

A broad and generous mouthfeel, the tannic grip still persuasive, but acidity is wrapped around the black fruit core with subtle conviction.

Simon Field, Decanter

Liquorice and dark fruit, compact, quite complex, framed by muscular tannins, underlying depth that unfurls in the glass, and really good length. Drinking Window 2020 - 2023

Pierre Mansour, Decanter

Pairings & Serving

Serve at 60–65°F and give it 30 minutes to an hour in a decanter to open up. A classic partner for roast lamb, grilled steak, chorizo, jamón, wild mushrooms and aged Manchego.

Specs

• Producer: Bodegas Escudero
• Wine: Serna Imperial Reserva
• Vintage: 2015
• Appellation: Rioja Baja, Rioja, Spain
• Blend: Predominantly Tempranillo, with Mazuelo and Garnacha
• Vineyards: Southern slopes of Monte Yerga, 450–800m, ~40-year-old vines
• Aging: 14 months in five-year-old American oak, plus 28 months in bottle
• Rating: Decanter 95 points
• Size: 750ml

A 95-point, decade-old Rioja Reserva from a family making wine since 1852.

Winemaker Description 

Brick red deep covered. Clean on the nose with spicy aromas, toasts and dried fruits. Well structured, savory, ample and well balanced. Pleasent finish and harmonized flavors. Complex retronasal, in which we find balsamics and good oak. Finishes elegantly.

Hidalgo La Gitana · Manzanilla En Rama · 750ml

Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla En Rama offers a concentrated, complex expression of Manzanilla from Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Andalucía, Spain. Drawn straight from the solera and bottled with minimal treatment, it emphasizes depth, purity and the distinctive character of flor.

En Rama Bottling

Produced since 2011, this special bottling is released in small quantities twice a year, in spring and fall when the flor is at its thickest. Little to no fining, filtration or stabilization preserves a more intense expression of the wine.

Tasting Notes

Chamomile, dried herbs, sea spray and dried nuts lead into a soft, rounded palate of apple skin, dried pear, hazelnut and salt. Pronounced flor character, richness and a long finish give this Manzanilla its distinctive savory appeal.

Winemaker Description

The Hidalgo La Gitana Manzanilla En Rama — a style of Manzanilla or Fino that is drawn straight from the solera and bottled with little to no fining, filtration or stabilization — is a special bottling that has been produced only since 2011. Twice a year — once in the spring and once in the fall, when the flor is at its thickest — Hidalgo takes wine straight from the solera and bottles a small release with minimal treatments, resulting in a Manzanilla that is more concentrated, complex and intense.

Brilliant mid-lemon color with intoxicating aromas of chamomile, dried herbs, sea spray, flor and dried nuts. The palate shows a striking depth of flavor with remarkable length and purity; soft and round with flavors of apple skin, dried pear, hazelnut, salt and a healthy dose of flor. Stunning for its complexity, richness and depth.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Serve chilled with olives, salted almonds, anchovies, shellfish or fried fish. Its saline, nutty character makes it a compelling companion for a spread of savory tapas.

Details

• Producer: Bodegas Hidalgo La Gitana
• Wine: La Gitana Manzanilla En Rama
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: Spain
• Region: Andalucía
• Appellation: Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda
• Grape: Palomino
• Type: Manzanilla sherry
• Aging & Bottling: Drawn from the solera; bottled with minimal treatment
• Release Schedule: Spring and fall

Our Professional Review

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2025

Why Oscar chose this sherry -  "As we seek moderation, we look to make better drinking and dietary choices. What better way to begin than with a 375ml (half bottle) of Manzanilla sherry. Bone-dry, packed with aromas and flavors of citrus fruit and that unmistakable salinity found in Manzanilla sherries made in the coastal sherry producing town of Sanlucar de Barrameda. Served chilled, in a white wine glass and pair with your favorite healthy snacks."

Winemaker Description 

Fresh and lively, with notes of dried herbs, stone fruit, and citrus zest. Bone dry and mouthwatering, with a long finish

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta Hinia — Rioja Reserva 2014

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta is one of Haro's most storied producers, crafting wines in the historic heart of Rioja Alta since 1895. Hinia — named for the fossilized shells found in the vineyard soils, remnants of an ancient sea that once covered the entire region — is a homage to the refined, classic wines that made Haro famous. A traditional Rioja blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, it was aged for 36 months in American oak with natural alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, producing a wine of genuine complexity and elegance.

Deep cherry red in the glass with an aromatic nose of ripe black fruit, spiced plums, tobacco leaf, balsamic, and a seductive layer of vanilla, caramel, and chocolate from the extended oak aging. On the palate, it is full-bodied with palate-coating tannins, vibrant citrus zest energy, and a long, persistent finish of ripe cherry and vanilla blossom. Balanced, opulent, and built to last.

Wine Enthusiast 93 Points — Elaine Chukan Brown | "Spiced and ripe plums and cherries gain the energy of citrus zest, and the opulence of vanilla blossom and a drizzle of balsamic. Balanced with great persistence for a pleasurable wine." (Vintage 2014).

• Producer: Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta, Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain
• Founded: 1895
• Vintage: 2014
• Appellation: Rioja DOCa (Rioja Alavesa)
• Varietals: Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo
• Aging: 36 months in American oak
• Classification: Reserva
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Ripe black fruit, spiced plum, cherry, tobacco, balsamic, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, long finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2030
• Best Paired With: Roast lamb, braised short ribs, Manchego, charcuterie, grilled ribeye, mushroom risotto
• Serve: 60–65°F, decant 30 minutes

93 points from Wine Enthusiast — Hinia is classic Rioja at its most refined: a wine that honors a century of winemaking tradition in Haro.

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta — Rioja Gran Reserva 2011

Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta has been crafting wines in Haro, the historic capital of Rioja Alta, since 1895. Their Gran Reserva is the pinnacle of the house — produced only in the finest vintages, when the fruit and conditions align to create something truly exceptional. The 2011 vintage is one such year: a classic Rioja growing season that delivered concentration, structure, and the natural balance required for long aging. A traditional blend of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo, it was aged for a minimum of 60 months — at least 18 in oak and the remainder in bottle — before release, in the time-honored Gran Reserva tradition.

Deep ruby with garnet edges, the nose is complex and evolved: dried cherry, leather, cedar, tobacco, and earthy minerality layered with notes of vanilla, dark spice, and a whisper of balsamic. On the palate, it is full-bodied and silky with fine, integrated tannins, vibrant acidity, and a long, lingering finish of red fruit and warm spice. A wine of sublime delicacy and elegance — exactly as the winemaker intended.

"A classic combination of Tempranillo, Graciano, and Mazuelo that takes us back to the origins of great Rioja wines. Produced only in the finest vintages, which allow us to bottle exceptional wines. The sublime fusion of delicacy and elegance. Time stands still, enabling us to continue savoring the future." — Martinez Lacuesta Winemaker

• Producer: Bodegas Martinez Lacuesta, Haro, Rioja Alta, Spain
• Founded: 1895
• Vintage: 2011
• Appellation: Rioja DOCa
• Varietals: Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo
• Classification: Gran Reserva
• Aging: Minimum 60 months (18+ months oak, remainder in bottle)
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dried cherry, leather, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, dark spice, balsamic, silky tannins, long finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2035+
• Best Paired With: Roast lamb, aged Manchego, braised short ribs, wild mushroom dishes, charcuterie, grilled ribeye
• Serve: 62–66°F, decant 45–60 minutes

Produced only in the finest vintages — Martinez Lacuesta Gran Reserva 2011 is a rare opportunity to drink classic Rioja at the peak of its evolution.

Winemaker Description

This wine comes from plots of bush-trained vines on poor, sandytextured soils in the Rioja Alta area. The vines are an average of morethan 35 years old and smaller yields. They are harvested with great care and transported to the winery in small containers. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainlesssteel tanks at a controlled temperature of 28ºC, with prior bleeding-off and a long maceration of three weeks in contact with theskins. Ageing in French and American oak barrels (90%-10%) over 28 months, followed by subsequent bottle conditioning for at least 4 years until it is leaves the winery.

AWARDS
93 Silver Medal · International Wine Challenge (v. 2011).

90 Puntos · James Suckling (a. 2010).

90 puntos · Guía Repsol (a. 2010).

90 puntos · Wine Spectator (a. 2009).

91 puntos · Wine Enthusiast (a. 2009).

91 puntos · Wine Wine Advocate (a. 2008).

SENSORY EVALUATION

Look: Ruby red with a noticeable rim. Excellent brightness and clarity.

Aroma & palate: On its first contact with oxygen, it appears clean but reticent. Then, sweet notes of oak appear, cinnamon, clove and candied fruits. Infinite nuances that change with the passage of time.

On the palate, it is subtle and pleasant, with great finesse uponentry and through the mid-palate.

The tannins are extremely well polished and it has a serene acidity that maintains a long finish.

SERVING & FOOD PAIRING

White meat, oven-baked fish. Cured meat and dark chocolate desserts. 

93 Silver Medal · International Wine Challenge (v. 2011).

Bodegas Olarra Cerro Añón Reserva — Rioja Alta, Spain 2020

Bodegas Olarra is one of Rioja's most storied estates — a winery so architecturally ambitious it has been called the Grand Cathedral of Rioja, its landmark building designed by architect Juan Antonio Ridruejo as one of the first purpose-built wine production facilities in Spain. The 2020 Cerro Añón Reserva is crafted from a Tempranillo-dominant blend — with Graciano and Mazuelo — grown in the prestigious Rioja Alta sub-district, aged in oak in accordance with Reserva regulations to build the classic structure and depth that has defined this bottling for decades. The result is a sophisticated, layered red that overdelivers at its price point and is approachable now but built to hold.

The nose is complex and inviting: dusty dark cherry, blood orange, cedar, dark fruit, fragrant blossom, rosehip, and a sultry seam of cigar box oak. On the palate, the wine is medium-to-full-bodied with finely corded tannins, a smooth mouthfeel, and a savory, lightly earthy finish with sweet tobacco and lingering spice. It is elegant, food-friendly, and deeply satisfying — the kind of Reserva Rioja that disappears fast at the table.

"Deep ruby in the glass. Enticing dark fruit aromas join flavors of cedar and sweet tobacco with a savory, lightly earthy finish. Tannins are finely corded and lengthy, creating a smooth mouthfeel. Sophisticated, layered, and enjoyable with both the approachability to drink now, and the hutzpah to hold years in cellar." — Wine Enthusiast, 94 Points. (Vintage 2020). 

"Thriving with fragrant blossom, rosehip and fresh cranberries and a sultry seam of cigar box oak, and furnished with a broad structure and opulent tannins." — Decanter Magazine, 96 Points. (Vintage 2020). 

• Producer: Bodegas Olarra, Logroño, Rioja Alta, Spain
• Vintage: 2020
• Appellation: DOCa Rioja — Rioja Alta
• Varietal: Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo
• Aging: Oak-aged Reserva — cedar, tobacco & dark fruit complexity
• Closure: Cork
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, blood orange, cedar, blossom, rosehip, cigar box, sweet tobacco, earthy finish
• Best Paired With: Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, chorizo, aged Manchego, slow-braised short ribs

One of Rioja's most celebrated estates at an honest price — Cerro Añón Reserva is the benchmark for what structured, oak-aged Rioja Alta Tempranillo can deliver.

Winemaker Description 

Dark berry and meat flavors carry the day, making it a great match for roasted or braised meat and game. But it also will mesh with and enhance pizza, hearty pasta and most anything made with winter squash.

Warehouse stored item - please allow two to three business days to fulfill.

Decanter 92 Points | Enticing nose of sweet spices, caramel, prunes, wild forest fruits and herbaceous nuances. Fresh and harmonious, with a lengthy finish. 

Bodegas Perica 6 Cepas 6 Rioja Tinto 2023 · Rioja, Spain

Winemaker Description

6 Cepas 6 is a great range that focusses on the fun and approachable side of Rioja. Rather than being over tannic, oaky or dry these wines are bold, fruity and exciting. Hand selecting in the vineyards and sorting in the cellar followed by 6 months aging in new oak barrels.

Red fruits and spices and toasted brioche. Powerful yet fruity enough to remain balanced and subtle. Soft tannins and a lovely finish. Perfect with red meats, pasta or a good old stew!

This wine’s versatility makes it a great “Tuesday night” red or a party favorite: pair it with Jamón Serrano, Manchego cheese, or Chorizo.

Production Process

The grapes are harvested in boxes and always at the optimum moment to guarantee perfect alcoholic and phenolic ripening. These grapes are selected twice before entering the winery, first in the field, where only the perfect bunches are harvested, and then the grapes are sieved in the winery. Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 24 hours. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in truncated cone-shaped stainless steel tanks. Ageing in French and American oak barrels for 8-10 months and subsequent transfer to bottle, where it will remain for the appropriate time in order to achieve its full refinement and roundness, before being released onto the market.

Flavour and Texture

Medium-deep ruby-red colour. The nose is intense with lots of red fruit, such as strawberry and raspberry, with a hint of mint on the nose making it fresh on entry. The nuances of its contact with wood are also present with hints of vanilla, nutmeg and chocolate. The palate is sweet, medium-bodied, with hints of vanilla, coffee and dried fruit. Persistent and balanced, with an acidity that gives it liveliness and youth.

Ideal to accompany vegetables, meats, roasts, game and all kinds of cheeses.

The House

Perica Wineries is a family winery with strong traditional values that dates back to 1912. We have more than 150 hectares of our own vineyards in the best areas of Rioja Alta, thus controlling the total production of our vineyards and the careful winemaking process in the winery.

Don Juan García, founder of the winery, destined these wines for local consumption and for sale in neighbouring villages. Gradually, due to the success achieved, it was his son Don David García, affectionately nicknamed Perica, who inherited the project and consolidated it, giving it his nickname, building the winery and registering it with the Rioja Designation of Origin Control Board in 1950.

Currently, it is the third generation, Rosa and David, who lead the project, the children of ‘Perica’, together with their professional team, have decided to carry out some important reforms in the winery to implement the latest technologies in the winemaking process and to focus on wine tourism.

Details

• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Region: Rioja, Spain
• Grape: Tempranillo
• Type: Red

Bodegas Perica · David Perica Selección Familiar 2018 · Rioja, Spain · 750ml

David Perica Selección Familiar brings a rounded, structured Rioja red to the table. This listing is for the 2018 vintage, with Tempranillo identified in the product’s grape information. The supplied winemaker note emphasizes black fruit, savory spice, and the balance of grape and oak.

Character & Style

The winemaker describes a vivid, deep ruby color and an aromatic profile of pepper, licorice, cocoa, black fruit, and balsamic notes. On the palate, the wine is round, well structured, and balanced. The supplied note does not identify a vintage, so it is presented as general wine information rather than a separate 2018 tasting assessment.

Winemaker Description

Vivid deep ruby red wine, with aromatic intensity, pepper, licorice and cocoa notes on black fruit background and balsamic notes. On the palate it is round, well structured, balanced with every nuances of the grape and the oak.

Ideal match to vegetables and juicy meat: lamb, roasts, game, and aged cheese.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

Try with roast lamb, game, grilled vegetables, or aged cheese, following the winemaker’s pairing suggestions. Serve slightly cool and allow a little time in the glass to explore the fruit and spice.

Wine Details

• Producer: Bodegas Perica
• Wine: David Perica Selección Familiar
• Vintage: 2018
• Region: Rioja
• Country: Spain
• Grape listed: Tempranillo
• Style: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml

Bodegas Perica · Rioja Alta · Spain · 2012

In Rioja, Gran Reserva is not a marketing term — it is a commitment. A minimum of 28 to 30 months in Bordelaise barriques, followed by at least 36 months of bottle aging before release. Bodegas Perica Viña Olagosa Gran Reserva honors that tradition fully: a family project rooted in Rioja Alta, drawing Tempranillo from the Viña Olagosa estate in San Asensio and Garnacha and Mazuelo from the Zaco estate in Haro, blended with the kind of patience and craft that only a multigenerational producer can sustain.

The nose is intense and complex — vanilla, cedar, tobacco, and leather, the unmistakable signature of long oak aging done well. On the palate it is medium-bodied and beautifully composed, with polished, aged tannins, notes of espresso and dark spice, and an elegant, lingering finish that speaks of both time and terroir.

Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine Buyer | “Ruby color with copper rim; on the nose intense and complex: vanilla, cedar, and tobacco. Medium-bodied with polished aged tannins and espresso and more tobacco notes. Very elegant finish. For sure one of my top Gran Reservas to drink now!”

• Producer: Bodegas Perica
• Vintage: 2012
• Appellation: Rioja Alta, Spain
• Varietals: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
• Aging: 28–30 months in Bordelaise barriques + 36 months bottle aging
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Vanilla, cedar, tobacco, leather, espresso, dark spice, polished tannins
• Pairings: Roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged Manchego, charcuterie, mushroom dishes

A textbook Rioja Gran Reserva — complex, elegant, and drinking beautifully right now.

Our Professional Review — Oscar Garcia Moncada

In September 2022, I had the pleasure of traveling to Rioja, Spain, to visit one of my favorite producers: Bodegas Perica. Located in the picturesque village of San Asensio in La Rioja Alta, Bodegas Perica has been a bastion of winemaking tradition for three generations. The winery was in the midst of harvest, and I was fortunate enough to participate—gaining firsthand insight into the rigorous grape selection process that defines Bodegas Perica’s approach.

Anyone who has experienced a wine harvest understands the backbreaking labor involved in hand-harvesting: long hours, quick reflexes, and relentless speed. Yet despite the physical demands, the reward is undeniable—gathering at the end of the day to share a hearty meal and plenty of wine with a community united by purpose and passion.

David García Ábalos, the current owner of Bodegas Perica, and Zigor Cornago García, Director of Commerce, graciously gave me a personal tour of the winery, cellar, and production facilities. Perica stands out for using only estate-grown grapes from its own vineyards—a true commitment to quality and terroir. The winery also ages its Crianzas in 225-liter French oak barrels, and notably, many of its wines undergo extended aging beyond the minimum requirements set by the Rioja DOCa.

Founded in 1912 by Don Juan García, Bodegas Perica now cultivates over 150 hectares of vineyards in the prestigious Rioja Alta subregion, known for producing some of the finest expressions of Tempranillo.

This visit was especially meaningful to me, as it culminated in a tasting straight from the barrel to select the next wine for a private label project with 67Wine. After exploring a range of vintages and barrels, I ultimately chose the 2020 vintage. For me, it hit all the right notes—vibrant fruit, layered aromas, balanced structure, integrated tannins, and just the right touch of acidity. This wine is layered with nuances of tobacco, perfectly matured red fruit, and a touch of vanilla.

This superb Crianza, aged for up to 16 months in barrel followed by further aging in bottle, overdelivers in both quality and value. It drinks more like a Reserva—a testament to the exceptional fruit quality grown in Viña Olagosa in La Rioja Alta and to the meticulous work of the Bodegas Perica winemaking team.

Tasting Notes

Color: Medium garnet

Nose: Enticing aromas of red and black fruit — strawberries, raspberries, black cherry, and blackberry — with subtle hints of tobacco, cedar, and vanilla.

Palate: Medium-bodied with great balance. Acidity, tannins, and alcohol are all in harmony. Black cherry, strawberries, and raspberries intermingle with notes of tobacco, dried mushrooms, and a touch of eucalyptus.

Finish: Clean and pleasant with a long-lasting mouthfeel.

Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine

Food Pairings

Steaks, grilled tuna, roasted poultry, BBQ, and burgers.

Product Details

• Producer: Bodegas Perica
• Vineyard: Viña Olagosa
• Appellation: Rioja DOCa, Rioja Alta, Spain
• Blend: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo
• Aging: Up to 16 months in 225L French oak barrels
• Vintage: 2020
• Style: Medium-bodied, elegant Rioja Crianza
• Format: 750ml

Bodegas Pinord · Chateldon Reserva · Penedès · 2021

Bodegas Pinord Chateldon Reserva brings Cabernet Sauvignon to the Penedès region of Catalonia, Spain. 150 years of winemaking tradition in Penedès, placing this reserva within a longstanding regional story.

Winemaker Description · 

Pinord Chateldon Reserva captivates with its aromatic intensity, featuring prominent raisin and red fruit jam nuances, beautifully enhanced by a subtle hint of oak. Upon aeration, it unveils layers of clove and pepper, adding to its complexity.

On the palate, this red wine is smooth and well-balanced, with flavors mirroring its meticulous maturation. Its journey across the palate is harmonious, culminating in a prolonged and fulfilling finish that lingers, imparting a sense of opulence and richness.

Serving & Pairing Suggestions

As general Cabernet Sauvignon pairing ideas, try grilled beef, roast lamb or a hearty mushroom dish. Serve slightly below room temperature and allow time in the glass to explore the wine’s character.

Wine Details

• Producer: Bodegas Pinord
• Cuvée: Chateldon Reserva
• Vintage: 2021
• Region: Penedès, Catalonia, Spain
• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Style: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
  

A Penedès Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva for a hearty meal.