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September 4, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Bodegas Cota 45 Ube Miraflores 2022

Made in a sherry-like style, this wine ages under flor but is not fortified, allowing a focus on fruit character. The result is a fresh, easy-to-drink wine.

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain, War of the Rosés

Parajes del Valle Bobal Manchuela Ecológico Rosado

Floral and fresh, with a deep strawberry color. In the glass. Crafted from the Bobal grape, which is native to the Manchuela region, this rosé reveals a bouquet of cherry, nectarine, and dried thyme. Excellent QPR.

August 18, 2024August 18, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Ostatu Rioja Alvesa Blanco 2023

The Alvesa Blanco offers crisp acidity and a lovely mouthfeel, featuring fresh, light notes of citrus and white fruits like green apple and pear, with subtle floral and herbal undertones.

August 18, 2024By Robert FlowerSave For Later, Spain, Special Occasions

R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Viña Gravonia 2010

Not surprisingly, with 4 years of barrel aging followed by 6 years in bottle prior to release this was stunning.

July 25, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Descendientes de José Palacios Bierzo Pétalos

Winemaker Ricardo Perez is Spain’s leading expert on Biodynamics. He translated Steiner’s works into Spanish and teaches courses on the subject. The winery is part of a complete farm, producing various crops, raising animals, and making many of the biodynamic preparations themselves.

July 11, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain, War of the Rosés

Jose Luis Ripa, Rioja Vino Rosado, 2019

Here’s some history: José Luis Ripa is married to María José López de Heredia—yes, that López de Heredia! José and María are dedicated solely to making Rioja Rosado.

July 11, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Save For Later, Spain

Raventós i Blanc, de Nit 2020 & 2021

This is a delicious sparkler at a great price from a quality producer. It has a slightly toasty nose due to its youth, with fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas complemented by hints of melon. On the palate, mild red fruits and nuttiness are present, creating a delightful tasting experience.

Great value and satisfaction.

June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Bodegas Maranones Picarana Albillo 2020

Picarana 2021 is the purest expression of Albillo Real, representing the unique environment of the Marañones estate. Natural aeration, the altitude, and the orientation of the plots provide an outstanding balance in the vineyard. The vines are between 30 and 70 years, are trained in goblet form with a creeping growth habit, resulting in very low yields and limited to small clusters. Their respectful approach to growing and making wine showcases the unique qualities of the grape in every bottle.

June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Artomaña Xarmant Arabako Txakolina 2023

Xarmant is made from sustainably farmed, estate vineyards of indigenous grapes from the Arabako Txakolina DO in the verdant Basque Country, close to the Bay of Biscay on Spain’s rugged Atlantic coast. This proximity to the ocean creates an ideal microclimate, defined by the brisk northerly waters and the humid north-northwest wind, which cool the vines even on the hottest summer afternoons.

June 7, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain, War of the Rosés

Ca’n Verdura “Supernova” Rosat 2022

The Supernova Rosat is a limited production (250 cases) rosé wine produced from the red mantonegro grape, indigenous to the Binissalem region of Mallorca. These grapes are grown in “call vermell soils” (a clayey, red-colored soil) consisting of iron-rich clays and limestone with small and medium-sized pebbles. Supernova Rosat originates from a plot of 25-year-old, bush-trained mantonegro vines.

May 24, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain, Wine Tastings

Urbina Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 1994

As you might have gathered, I love sharing special bottles. We were out with friends at a Spanish wine tasting, and I thought if the hosts allowed it, I would bring along a special bottle they could try and we could share with our friends. I brought the Urbina Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 1994.

May 23, 2024By Robert FlowerDrink Now, Spain

Viña Nora Albariño 2022

It has a bright straw-yellow color with green shades. The nose offers aromas of apricot and mango, while flavors of pineapple and guava are complemented by a soft dusting of thyme that lingers into the finish.