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WINES OF SPAIN
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Las Mateas Cabernet Sauvignon
This wine is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the bush-laden Las Mateas parcel of the Finca
Antigua estate. Fermented in stainless steel and aged seven months in American oak, yielding a deep red
color with a bluish hue. Intense aromas of balsam and spice show through on the nose, while the palate
displays robust berry fruit, a solid structure, and a hint of oak on the finish.
2011:
88 WA
El Granero Garnacha
This wine is 100 percent Garnacha sourced from the El Granero parcel of the Finca Antigua estate. Aged
for five months in American oak, this Garnacha is a heavyweight wine with moderate to high acidity
levels. The nose shows notes of raspberries and spice while the palate has flavors of red berries.
2012:
88 WA |
2011:
88 WS
Crianza
Finca Antigua Crianza is composed of 50 percent Tempranillo, 20 percent Merlot, 20 percent Cabernet
Sauvignon, and 10 percent Syrah. Grapes are harvested during the months of September and October,
fermented in stainless steel tanks for nineteen days, and then aged in French and American oak
barrels for fifteen months. Unique aromas of stewed fruits, leather, tobacco, and hints of blueberry are
underscored by integrated alcohol, smooth, but present tannins and pleasing acidity.
2011:
89 WA, 88 WS |
2010:
89 WE |
2009:
90 WA