Wine Reviews

In the words of its producer, this is his best sparkling wine in barrel so far.  The Macabeu from old vines grown on a single estate, combined with the production methods employed, give this wine great personality and complexity.  Creaminess, freshness and volume in 3D.
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Ossian Capitel 2013

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Ossian is one of the most prestigious wineries in Spain. Its organic vineyards are the oldest registered and certified in the Rueda D.O., as well as being the highest-lying.  Its wines have changed the concept of the Verdejo grape variety, achieving quality and finesse and a potential longevity previously unknown. The adventure began in 2005 with...
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Mas La Plana 2011

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Founded in 1870, the Torres Group is synonymous with the history of Catalan wine of the last century, which has reached every corner of the globe. This family-owned group has managed its international growth and generational transition with dexterity. Torres is the most well-known ambassador of Spanish wine in the world, and along with ten other...
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Afincado Las Compuertas 2009

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Terraza de los Andes was founded in 1999 by Moët Hennessy Wine Estates and Bodegas Chandon Argentina, after several decades of sparkling wine production trials.  Located in Luján de Cuyo (Mendoza), the winery specializes in high altitude vineyards and the crafting of premium wines.   The founders decided that, if they were to make the best...
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Amontillado 1951 Toro Albalá

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Toro Albalá is an icon within the Montilla-Moriles D.O.  It has been designated one of the 100 “Golden Wineries” of the 21st century and one of its wines once obtained the heavenly blessing of 100 Parker points.  This ancient winery was founded in 1844 in the town of Aguilar de la Frontera. Since 1922 its more than 6,000 barrels have been housed...
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Dom Perignon 2005

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Dom Perignon, is much more than just a champagne. It is a symbol of luxury, patience and craftsmanship, and the stuff of legend. It was created in 1936 by Moët & Chandon as a tribute to the Benedictine monk, Pierre Perignon, and is probably the most famous "prestige" cuvée in the world. The number of bottles produced is one of the best-kept...
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La Comtesse 2012

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The history of this winery on the Pazo Barrantes estate in the Salnés Valley in Galicia began in the early 90’s when the Creixell family (Marqués de Murrieta in Rioja) started making a white wine from the 12 hectares of vineyards that surround the majestic construction dating from 1511. At this beautiful location, on the banks of the River Umia,...
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La Grande Dame 2004

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Famous around the world for over two centuries, Veuve Clicquot is one of the great champagne houses whose exciting history has made it one of the most iconic Champagne brands around. It is known for its highly distinctive yellow label, for the personage of Madame Clicquot who, with great grit and determination, made the champagne house what it is...
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Textures de Pedra 2011

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With its long wine-growing tradition spanning 20 generations, Raventós i Blanc is one of the reference wineries in Catalonia. Back in the 19th century, it was Raventós i Blanc who defined the holy trilogy of Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parellada as the coupage at the heart of cava, which has remained unchanged to this day. Today the winery is run by...
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Castillo de Ygay 2007

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One of the wine companies that automatically springs to mind whenever Rioja is mentioned, is Marqués de Murrieta and, as usually happens with wines of this designation of origin, it has now become part of our public imagination and we have adopted it as our own.  This is particularly the case when we come across a bottle of Castillo de Ygay in,...
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