Bodegas Ondarre - Rioja Gran Reserva, Spain 2011 93 Points - International Wine Competition The Ondarre Gran Reserva is easily one of the greatest values out of Rioja. A complex wine with mature aromas of rich blueberries, dark chocolate, earthy leather, coconut, and a depth of barrel spice which warms the palate and rounds out the brightness of the fruit. This Gran Reserva represents only the finest fruit of the vintage, aged in barrel for 28 months and bottle conditioned for an additional 32 months, the emphasis on quality through patience is paramount. This wine is drinking absolutely fantastic with 11 years of age, a true no-brainer best buy under $20. Newsletter Special - $16.99 IWC 93 Points - "Very attractive use of spicy oak with rich, dark cherries, vanilla and viscous black cherries." - Panel Chair: Sam Caporn MW | Co-Chair: Tim Atkin MW Bodegas Ondarre were created with the aim of making wines with a clear typical personality reflecting the town of Viana. An identity which is defined by the diversity of the soils and the distribution of the small, old vineyards on the slopes which climb up towards the Sierra. Low-yielding vines, with careful selection of the grapes. Only in this way is it possible to achieve wines which are the reflection of a terroir which expresses itself through the climate, soil and the handiwork of man L'Esprit De Chevalier, Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux 2018 93-95 Point 60/40 Cabernet/Merlot Blend - Incredible Value 2nd Wine to the Revered Domaine De Chevalier Cru Classe! JD94/JS95/WE93 Jeb Dunnuck - 94 Points - "The second wine of this terrific estate in the Graves region of Bordeaux, the 2018 L'Esprit De Chevalier checks in as a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot that will spend 14 months in barrel. It offers a full-bodied, rounded, incredibly satisfying and sexy style as well as some exotic characteristics in its kirsch, blackcurrant, orange blossom, and liquid violet-like aromas and flavors. Elegant yet with ample fruit and texture, it’s ideal for drinking over the coming decade or more." Newsletter Special - $29.99
Paul Jaboulet Aine - Ventoux "Les Traverses", Southern Rhone 2018 Incredible Value Southern Rhone Blend from the Iconic Paul Jaboulet! Jaboulet's Ventoux Les Traverses is classic southern Rhône blend of Grenache (80%) and Syrah (20%), from 35 year old vines grown on clay and limestone soils at the foot of Mont Ventoux in the South East part of Rhône Valley - the very heart of the Ventoux appellation. The wine opens up with aromas of raspberry tea, cinnamon, black cherry, violets, and herbs de provence. The palate is medium bodied with warm red fruit followed by a depth of spice and savory herbs. Fantastic little wine from one of the masters of the region. Warm up with this delicious case-worthy red all winter long. Special pricing available only through this newsletter! Newsletter Special - $11.99
Cheers! -Alex Alexander Knechel - Certified Sommelier Wine Sales Manager - Plucky Wines alexanderknechel@pluckywines.com
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