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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.

Tapi is a certified sustainable Marlborough producer crafting vibrant, fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc from the celebrated Wairau Valley — the heartland of New Zealand's most iconic white wine. The Wairau Valley's free-draining alluvial soils, long sunny days, and cool maritime nights create ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional aromatic intensity, natural freshness, and the lively tropical character that has made Marlborough famous the world over. The 2025 vintage benefited from excellent growing conditions, producing wines of purity and vibrant expression.

Vinification is focused on preserving the natural aromatics and freshness of the fruit. Careful temperature-controlled fermentation captures the full aromatic spectrum of the Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc — from zesty citrus to ripe tropical fruit — while maintaining the bright, cleansing acidity that defines the style.

The 2025 Tapi opens with an inviting nose of passionfruit, lime, lemon, and blackcurrant. On the palate, the wine is juicy, fresh, and fruit-driven, with ripe tropical fruit, crisp acidity, and a mouthwatering, refreshing finish with a lingering mango aftertaste. Bright, lively, and endlessly thirst-quenching.

"Juicy, fresh and fruit-driven, this expresses notes of lemons, papayas and limes, following through to a medium body with crisp acidity. The delicious finish has a mango aftertaste. Sustainable. Drink now."
— James Suckling, 91 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

"A distinctive style, with chive flower, celery salt and toasted herb notes that add a savory element to the core of lemon, grapefruit and lime on a mouthwatering frame."
— Wine Spectator, 89 Points — Best Values. (Vintage 2025). 

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Vineyard: Wairau Valley
Vintage: 2025
Certification: Certified Sustainable
Closure: Screwcap
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Grilled prawns, oysters, white fish with lemon, fresh goat cheese, asparagus, and citrus-dressed salads. Serve well chilled.

Critical Acclaim

• Wine Spectator – 93 Points | “Lush and intense, with mouthwatering notes of Key lime, tangerine and lemon cream. Hints of matcha, freshly grated ginger and white pepper add complexity and aromatics through the intense finish, where the flavors gain torque, power and freshness.” — Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025, #20
• Wine Advocate – 93 Points | “Leads with a gentle mix of cassis and vanilla pod, juniper, green apple and fresh linen, jasmine tea and petrichor. In the mouth, the acidity is bright, making for a crunchy, intensely flavorsome wine that has admirable restraint and finesse.”

Staff Pick David of 67 Wine | Truly a step up from most other New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs....fruit that explodes on your palate.

About the Wine

Rimapere is the New Zealand project of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), sourcing fruit from Marlborough — New Zealand's premier Sauvignon Blanc region. This Kosher expression brings the prestige of the Rothschild name to a vibrant, terroir-driven white of exceptional quality and value.

Food Pairing

Perfect with oysters, sushi, grilled fish, goat cheese, and fresh salads. Serve well chilled.

Product Details

• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml (Screwcap)
• Certification: Kosher
• Producer: Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) – Rimapere

Lalo Blanco Tequila 100% Blue Weber Agave

Lalo Tequila was founded by Eduardo “Lalo” González — grandson of Don Julio González, the legendary figure who revolutionized premium tequila in Mexico. With that lineage comes an uncompromising commitment to quality: Lalo is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave grown in the Highlands of Jalisco, with no additives, no coloring, no glycerin, and no artificial flavoring. Just pure, honest tequila.

The Blanco is unaged and bottled directly after distillation to preserve the full, natural expression of the agave. The result is a tequila of remarkable clarity and depth — clean and precise, with a beautifully balanced profile that makes it equally exceptional for sipping neat or mixing in cocktails.

67 Wine Staff Pick — Oscar Garcia Moncada, Spirits Buyer

“This is one of the true legit tequilas you can find. It is my current favorite. Perfect for sipping. The Real Deal!”

Tasting Profile

Fresh agave on the nose with citrus, white pepper, and subtle floral notes. The palate is smooth and well-structured, with natural agave sweetness, a hint of spice, and a clean, lingering finish. No burn, no shortcuts — just exceptional blanco tequila.

Cocktail Pairings

• Classic Margarita
• Paloma
• Ranch Water
• Tommy’s Margarita
• Best sipped neat or on the rocks

Producer: Lalo Tequila
Region: Highlands (Los Altos), Jalisco, Mexico
Agave: 100% Blue Weber Agave
Style: Blanco (unaged, no additives)
ABV: 40% (80 proof)
Format: 750ml

Founded in 1849 in Savigny-lès-Beaune, Doudet-Naudin is one of Burgundy's oldest and most respected Maisons. Acquired by the Doudet family in 1933, the house has grown steadily while holding fast to its founding values: respect for tradition and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Today, under the stewardship of Christophe Rochet, the Maison continues to honor that legacy while evolving with care.

The Naudin Père et Fils Bourgogne Aligôté 2023 is sourced from limestone-rich soils within the regional Bourgogne appellation — a terroir that lends the Aligôté grape a finer, more mineral character than many of its counterparts. Grapes are harvested mechanically, pressed with a pneumatic press, and vinified under controlled temperatures in stainless steel, then matured for nine months in cool cellars to preserve freshness and precision.

As Chablis prices climb beyond everyday reach, a well-made Aligôté like this one is a genuine find: bone dry, crisply chiseled, and built for the table.

Professional Review

Bart Hopkins, 67Wine: Bone dry and nicely chiseled with flavors of Granny Smith apple and tangy lemon, chalk-like minerality, and steely acidity on the palate-cleansing finish. A great aperitif and perfect for seafood salad and shellfish.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Granny Smith apple, tangy lemon, and subtle floral lift
• Palate: Bone dry, crisp, and mineral-driven with steely acidity
• Finish: Clean, chalk-like, and refreshing

Wine Details

• 100% Aligôté
• Bourgogne AOC, Burgundy, France
• Limestone soils, stainless steel vinification
• Vintage: 2023
• 750ml
• Perfect with: aperitif, seafood salad, shellfish, oysters

La Bicicleta Voladora · Rioja · Organic & Vegan · 2024

La Bicicleta Voladora, “The Flying Bicycle,” is a fresh, fruit-led Rioja with red-berry aromas, juicy blackberry and red-currant flavors. Medium-bodied and crisp on the finish, this organic and vegan red is aged entirely in concrete rather than oak, keeping the focus on bright fruit and an inviting texture.

Producer & Terroir

La Bicicleta Voladora is Germán Blanco's project in Rioja Baja, made with fellow oenologist Javier Collio. Fruit comes from certified organic vineyards in the Navarra part of the Rioja appellation, where dry-farmed vines grow in clay and limestone soils. The winemaker's account gives an average vine age of thirty-five years, while Oscar's review describes vines aged 20–35 years.

Winemaking

Following the Milú philosophy of “happy wines made from happy grapes,” the grapes are destemmed and fermented at low temperature with native yeasts. A slight maceration before fermentation finishes helps create a delicate, fresh style. The wine spends five to six months in concrete tanks, with no oak, and is unfiltered but lightly clarified.

67Wine Professional Review

Oscar Garcia Moncada · 67wino.shop. 20-35 year old vines. Certified Organic and Vegan; 100% Tempranillo entirely aged in concrete vats. Not filtered but lightly clarified. Notes of red berries on the nose with an enticing mouth-feel. Red currant, juicy blackberry. Medium-bodied with crisp and enticing finish.

Pairing & Serving

Pair with grilled meats, rich stews, aged cheeses, roasted vegetables or pasta with tomato-based sauces. Serve slightly chilled to highlight its fruit and freshness.

Details

• Producer: La Bicicleta Voladora / The Flying Bicycle, Germán Blanco
• Vintage: 2024
• Country: Spain
• Region / appellation: Rioja
• Vineyard area: Rioja Baja, Navarra portion of the appellation
• Grape: Tempranillo; the producer description and staff review specify 100%
• Type: Red wine
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Certifications: Organic and vegan
• Farming: Dry-farmed vineyards
• Fermentation: Native yeasts
• Aging: Five to six months in concrete; no oak
• Finishing: Unfiltered, lightly clarified

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