Bodegas Tarón

Pale straw colour with greenish tinges and a crystalline aspect. Fresh aromas of lemons, tropical fruit and green apples. On tasting, it is smooth, well-structured and crisp. Ideal with light and delicate foods, especially with seafood and canapés.

Deep ruby. Ripe, powerful scents of red and dark fruits, minerals and spices. Finishes fresh and long, with a repeating dark fruit note.

89 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '11 Borsau Monte Oton is produced from 100% Garnacha, expressing sweet kirsh, lavender, and mineral notes; medium to full-bodied, well textured with a long finish.

Cherry red color with bright edges; bursting with red and black fruit aromas; smooth and well balanced, sleek tannins and a remarkable complexity on the finish.

Bright, and very aromatic; minerals; slate; and peach notes; medium bodied with a very crisp palate and finsh; wonderful wine to serve with a seafood salad or fresh oysters.

Garnacha Tintorera is known for its deep color and here it coats the glass and imparts aromas of brooding black fruits, licorice, espresso, and pepper; dense, savory, and rich.

Red ripe fruit which combine perfectly with the spicy notes of cacao, vanilla and licorice corresponding to a noble aging; very fresh and fruity in the mouth; finishes with fruity and spicy aromas.

The Vina Bujanda Tinto is a light to medium bodied red wine; easy and soft on the palate; pleasant red fruit flavors.

90 Points Wine Spectator. The polished texture carries cherry, cola and vanilla flavors that reveal a candied character.

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88 PTS WILFRED WONG. A really nice red, quite ripe and enticing in the aroma, the '09 Coto de Hayas Garnacha Centenaria tightens up well in the finish; lots of fruit in the finish.

98 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '07 Catena flagship delivers an enthralling aromatic array; a fullbodied, powerful yet elegant effort with great depth & volume; precision balance; a voluptuous personality.

90 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. Blend of reds that delivers tremendous ripeness. Flavors of black cherries fill the palate.

92 PTS WILFRED WONG. A bold red, the '07 Muriel JME Seleccion serves up black fruit aroma with a hint of sweet oak; full-bodied with excellent depth.

95 PTS DECANTER. The Muriel Reserva is a fine, well-built, polished Rioja; brightred fruit flavors, with a trace of sweet oak; smooth finish.

The Muriel Crianza is a fine Rioja, with elegant fruit and earth nuances; soft tannins in the finish.

90 PTS Wilfred Wong. A really juicy white that stays balanced, aromatic and full of core fruit flavors. Smooth, layered finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Incredibly aromatic and enticing, the '09 Botani Moscael Secco is more than just a darling; has fine flavors of white peaches and flowers; crisp and inviting in the finish.

The Bodegas Ostatu Crianza is a ultra-rich red wine; packed on the palate and bright with generous ripe fruit flavors and a touch of oak.

89 PTS WINE ADVOCATE. The '05 Victoria Pardina is complex in th nose, with a preponderance of lush fruit and notes of licorice, vanilla and custard creme.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Black cherry and espresso flavors in a silky texture over firm tannins. Leafy & floral notes linger.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Running from pure rusticity to posh modernism, the '03 Museum Vinea Tempranillo Reserva is rich and tantalizing wine; incredibly perfect with sausage laced paella.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '07 Bodegas Fillaboa is quite rich, full-bodied and concentrated, this white delivers pear, almond, mango and grapefruit flavors over firm acidity; great food wine.

93 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '01 Reserva "Seleccion de la Familia" is dark ruby-colored; enticing aromatics of spice cabinet, violets, black cherry and blackberry; superb intensity and depth; pure finish.

Fruity, yet elegant, the Condesa Eylo Verdejo has notes of apple, pear and a hint of herb; long finish.

The Juan Gil Red Wine is a pretty Spanish wine with excellent fruit depth and smooth power on the palate; balanced with a deep finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Made from 60% Verdejo and 40% Viura, the citrus-driven '07 Hermanos Villar Ipsum is a delicious white that totally satisfies the palate; bright, clean, and crisp on the palate.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. The '03 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria offers a full array of flavors; ripe fruit and earth in a perfect package of richness and elegance; great with spicy red meat dishes.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A substantive red, the full-flavored, ripe-fruited '07 Bodegas Olivares Altos de la Hoya is a refined red that deftly combines fruit and oak into one delicious package.

The Martin Codax Ergo Tempranillo plays between the New and Old Worlds; at once rustic but also polished with finely ripened black fruit flavors.

The Bodega Dios Baco Fino is a fresh, dry sherry with a distinctive nutty flavor; racy on the palate.

87 PTS WILFRED WONG. Perfect for fine, everyday enjoyment, the easy-to-drink '04 Mar y Sol Chardonnay exhibits amicable flavors of ripe peaches and tropical bananas; smooth and layered in the finish.

91 PTS INT'L WINE CELLARS. The '11 Campo do Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha is inky purple; ripe black raspberry and cherry liqueur scents; zesty pepper and allspice nuances; cherry and red berry.

Dark red cherry in the glass with bright notes, hints of spice and wood on the nose, balanced in the mouth with round tannins.

87 PTS STEPHEN TANZER. The '02 Roda Reserva, a blend of 94% Tempranillo, 4% Garnacha, and 2% Graciano; offers attractive aromas of earth, spice box, and blackberry; ready to drink now.

The bouquet has powerful aromas of raspberries and blackberries. The palate has beautiful flavors of strawberries, red raspberries and blackberries with a rounded and fresh mouthfeel.

Rustic and true, the Faustino Crianza excels with fine density and weight on the palate; nicely focused with red fruit, minerally flavors; drinks well now.

A fine example of Rioja, the Ramon Bilbo Gran Reserva delivers red fruits, sweet earth, fine leather, and just the sort of flavors one would expect from a true Rioja.

Bodegas Julian Chivite produces a delectable, rustic red from Navarra; ready-to-enjoy upon release.

92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '01 Chivite Gran Coleccion 125 is a masterful mixture of Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; aromas of wood smoke, blackberry and plum; for near-term drinking.

Fresh and easy, the Chivite Gran Feudo Rosado is a bright rose with excellent ripe fruit qualities; the wine's crisp finish pairs nicely with baked ham or roast turkey.

Truly a great value brand the Arrocal Ribera del Duero has potent mulberry and blueberry aromas that expand seductively, picking up baking spice and floral qualities; impressively juicy on the finish

86 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Museum Real Reserva has coffee, tobacco, plum and cedar notes that mingle in this austere red, which has firm tannins under a thick texture; makes an impact.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, Mellow flavors and a muscular structure characterize this mature red. Offers coffee, leather and spicy notes that blend spicy notes that blend seamlessly over firm tannins.

The 2000 Valdubon has intense flavors of cherry and licorice, with hints of vanilla in the oak. The tannins are medium boidied and linger in the finish

The palate displays good structure, highlighting tannin-alcohol balanced acidity, and fresh fruit characters.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Excellent rustic richness and abounding ripe fruit flavors. Great with a sizzling steak!

Crisp and racy aromas and flavors of lime, mineral and even hints of melon and pineapple. Mouthwatering, this '99 pairs well with fish, and poultry.

93 PTS Robert Parker, Jr. Baking spices, floral notes, baked apple, and tropical fruits are layered with a creamy texture.

94 PTS PARKER Sensational red with fabulous blackberry and cassis aromas, low acidity and ripe, jammy fruit.

The Fuentespina Granate is one of Ribera del Duero's most serious reds; ripe and earthy, this wine delivers.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Dark ruby color; dried herb aromas and ripe fruit; medium bodied, easy on the palate; with a nice balance between the acid and fruit; long and quite smooth on the finish.

Rustic and old-styled, the honest Muga Reserva is one of Rioja's top wines; nicely layered on the palate with a hint of American oak; focused and balanced; delicious with spicy beef dishes.

89 points Robert Parker: Another steal in terms of wine value is the 2013 Garnacha, which is a blend of 85% Grenache and 15% Tempranillo that is fermented and aged in stainless steel.

#77, TOP 100 BEST BUYS 2011, 90 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '10 Martin Codax Albarino is a little leesy on the nose; mostly forward and lemony; palate is citric and crisp as a whistle; green apple.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG.

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '11 Catena Cabernet has mocha, game and spice tat lead off in this rich red, with ripe black cherry concentrate and cassis carrying the mineral-tinged finish.

Argentina. Citrus and peach fruit flavors, with stone fruit aromas and a rich texture. 13.5% ABV

Spain. Oak character elegantly paired with toasty coffee hints. Balanced wine with lingering length.15% ABV

Argentina. Ripe plum fruit flavors with a silky texture. 13.5% ABV