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Las Quebradas Monastrell
| Las Keh-Bra-Das |
When the ground was “broken” (or “quebrada” in Spanish) at the Las Quebradas vineyard, this 100
percent Monastrell was born from the rocky and calcareous soils. Fermented in open-top wooden tanks
and aged in 500 L Allier oak barrels for eighteen months followed by a year of refinement in the bottle.
Las Quebradas is a remarkable expression of Monastrell. Full-bodied with an explosion of dark fruits,
black pepper, and thyme that unfold into a long, impressive finish.
2011:
93 WA, 91 D |
2010:
94 WA, 92 WE
Santa Rosa Reserva
The pinnacle of the Enrique Mendoza line, Santa Rosa Reserva is made from 70 percent Cabernet
Sauvignon, 15 percent Shiraz, and 15 percent Merlot sourced from the Chaconero-Hondo vineyard, which
is located at an elevation of 1,485 feet. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged in French oak
barrels for eighteen months. It is intensely ruby-red in color, with aromas of ripe red and black fruit and
subtle floral undertones. Harmonious and well balanced, it has strong tannins and smoky, toasted notes
on the finish.
2012:
91 WA |
2011:
91 WA, 91 WE |
2010:
90 WA, 91 WS, 90 WE
Moscatel de la Marina
This sumptuous dessert wine is named for the geographical area in which the grapes are grown. It’s made
entirely from Moscatel, which is fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to preserve its youthful
fruity character. This sweet white wine offers notes of dried apricots, honey and crème brulée. Perfectly
balanced on the palate with mouth-filling, silky texture and a corpulent body, this wine unfolds into a
long, fine finish.
2014:
90 WA
Grandes Pagos de España:
The group’s mission is to defend and propagate the culture of “Pago”
wine, meaning wine produced in a specific
terroir
that reflects the distinct personality of the soil and
climate. To become a member, a vineyard must surpass strict quality standards and also exhibit a
degree of uniqueness in terms of soil, climate, or grape variety that sets it apart from the surrounding
area. The association’s membership includes twenty-five estate wineries from all over Spain.