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1965 Vega Sicilia Unico (750ml) |
$450.00
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| Robert Parker | |||||
| A healthy dark ruby color suggested a youthful wine. The tight, uncomplicated nose of wood and ripe fruit left me searching for more nuances and complexity. This lean, medium-bodied, admirably concentrated, foursquare-styled Vega Sicilia can be drunk now or cellared for another 10 years. I do not see it evolving into anything more than an above average quality wine. | |||||
1970 Vega Sicilia Unico (750ml) |
$750.00
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| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| One of Vega Sicilia's distinctive practices is to release magnums of great vintages well after the wine's initial release. Magnums of the fabulous 1970 Unico Reserva Especial have just been released. This wine boasts an elegant, complex bouquet of cedar wood, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and vanilla. Opulently-textured, with fabulous unctuosity, vivaciousness, and vigor, superb ripeness, a full-bodied, super-concentrated attack as well as lush mid-palate and finish, this seamless classic can be drunk now, or cellared for two decades. This wine was brilliant from the 750 ml format, and is equally compelling from magnum. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| "A silky, seamless package of pleasure. Surprisingly dark color, then mature aromas of spice and cherry, with an elegant, soft palate impression that holds coffee, raisin and cherry flavors. It's balanced and long, with a slightly volatile character." | |||||
| Serena Sutcliffe | |||||
| Superb aromatic bouquet. So sweet and seductive. So round and complete thatit is 'spheric'! Totally aromatic. A giant of a wine. A recent magnum had a nose of blackberries in liqueur and a taste of wine gums and liquorice-glorious rich glycerol all the way. | |||||
| Hedonist's Gazette 97 | |||||
| "A brilliant effort from Spain is the monumental 1970 Vega Sicilia Unico. Along with the 1982 Latour, it was the finest red wine of the day. Gorgeously sweet cassis and black cherry notes intertwined with hints of oak, earth, and spice box are found in this full-bodied, incredibly fresh, vibrant, super-concentrated wine." R. Parker, April, 2009 | |||||
1975 Torres Gran Corona Black Label (750ml) |
$95.00
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1976 Torres Gran Corona Black Label (750ml) |
$95.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 89 | |||||
| The last vintage to include about 10% Cabernet Franc?.Sweet, supple, medium-bodied wine; vinous and alive, though not especially complex. But evolved nicely in the glass. | |||||
1983 Torres Gran Corona Black Label (750ml) |
$95.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91 | |||||
| Subtle, reticent nose combines spicy oak and roasted meat. Lovely gamey sweetness in the mouth, with sound acids and a spicy character. Full, ripe and quite long. (Tasting note from March/April 1996) | |||||
1985 Pesquera Tinto (750ml) |
$75.00
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1990 Vega Sicilia Unico (750ml) |
$450.00
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| Wine Spectator 95 | |||||
| "Smooth and rich Spanish red, showing mature notes of coffee, cedar and earth, with a core of plum and prune flavors that builds on the palate, then lingers on the finish. It's firm, yet generous, ripe and balanced." | |||||
| Serena Sutcliffe | |||||
| Only released in 2000, this is a monster! Decant two hours before drinking so it can escape. Black fruit on the nose. Becomes more meaty and peppery in the glass, ending on a peppermint note. Raw power. Concentrated. Great aging potential. | |||||
| Robert Parker 94 | |||||
| The newest Unico Reserva Especiale is the 1990. For a Unico, it exhibits a relatively unevolved style. A deep opaque plum/garnet color is accompanied by noticeable sweet toasty oak in the nose along with copious quantities of black cherry and cassis fruit. Extremely youthful, vigorous, and full-bodied, with notes of over-ripeness, low acidity, moderately high tannin, and a full-bodied, layered, concentrated personality. Give it another 3-4 years of cellaring; it should last for 25 years. | |||||
1991 Vega Sicilia Unico (750ml) |
$350.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| The current release of Vega Sicilia¿s flagship offering, the 1991 Unico Reserva, will have to satisfy lovers of this great Spanish red until the 1994 is released in 2005. The 1991 is a gorgeous, deep ruby/purple-colored, remarkably youthful effort offering sweet vanilla notes intertwined with black currants, cherry liqueur, flowers, spice box, and tobacco leaves. Full-bodied and intense, with sweet tannin, outstanding density as well as purity, and a layered mouthfeel, this unevolved 1991 needs another 3-4 years of cellaring; it should last for 20-25 years. It¿s a wine of great elegance as opposed to power. | |||||
1995 Pagos Viejos, Artadi, Rioja (750ml) |
$150.00
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| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| Ripe and rich. This concentrated red is inky dark in color and thick on the palate, with muscular tannins, smoky oak and ripe fruit flavors of cassis, plum and prune. Has a firm balance, a long finish and definite aging potential. Another outstanding example of the modern style. | |||||
1995 Pesquera Tinto (750ml) |
$65.00
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1995 Torre Muga (750ml) |
$95.00
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| Wine Spectator 95 | |||||
| Beautifully aromatic, with notes of cassis,lilacs, coffee and spices, this sinuous red ispolished and elegant, yet dense with fruit, oakand earthy flavors that linger and expand on thelong finish. An extraordinary marriage of typicityand sophistication. | |||||
1996 Pingus (750ml) |
$995.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 96 | |||||
| Deep, bright ruby. Extraordinarily complex, lively nose combines black raspberry, bitter chocolate, nutmeg and an intriguing suggestion of roasted herbs. Amazingly rich and smooth in the mouth; truly explosive fruit offers superb vinosity and snap. Like liquid velvet but with great clarity of flavor. Builds in intensity and seems to grow thicker on the back half. The huge finishing fruit coats the entire palate. Amazing juice. | |||||
1996 Pingus, Flor de Pingus (750ml) |
$125.00
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| Robert Parker 89-90 | |||||
| For readers not fortunate enough to latch onto Dominico de Pingus, there is Flor de Pingus, made in far more abundant quantities. Both the 1995 and 1996 are outstanding wines. The 1996 Fleur de Pingus exhibits more structure, grip, and spice than the 1995, as well as intensely-concentrated fruit, full body, and outstanding purity and harmony. | |||||
1999 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5Er Ano (750ml) |
$140.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| A strong effort for Valbuena, the tight but elegant 1999 reveals crisp underlying acidity as well as firm tannin, medium body, and pure black currant fruit, kirsch, new saddle leather, and sweet vanilla notes. Patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2017. | |||||
| FineWine International | |||||
| 75% Tempranillo, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, Malbec, Albillo. Average age of vines: Over 40 years; some vines 80 years or older. | |||||
2002 Remelluri Tinto, Rioja (750ml) |
$31.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 | |||||
| Very ripe aromas of cherry, plum, tobacco and cedar. Dense and chewy, with a powerful cherry flavor complicated by espresso and dark chocolate. This has real weight and power for the vintage. Finishes on a sweet note of candied cherry, with subtle vanilla and baking spices appearing on the end. Tannins are firm and chunky. | |||||
2003 Bodegas Roda Cirsion (750ml) |
$240.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| My favorite effort here is the 2003 Cirsion. Boasting the most saturated ruby/purple color along with a provocative nose of acacia flowers, black currants, sweet cherries, spice, and a touch of new oak, it is opulent, fleshy, and rich with a long finish. Enjoy this terrific 2003 over the next 5-7 years. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Concentrated, lush and powerful, with ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and cassis framed by toasty, coffee oak and backed by big but well-integrated tannins. Stays fresh, with mineral and floral notes emerging on the finish. Modern in style. Drink now through 2013. 580 cases made. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 94 | |||||
| Fewer than 600 cases of this silky giant were made, but the best rarely comes in quantity. This is a ripe weighty wine with earth and vanilla notes supporting cassis, black cherry and fresh-roasted coffee aromoas and flavors. The feel is stacked and the finish very long. Tannic but not aggressive; a huge success for a broiling-hot vintage. | |||||
2003 Campo Eliseo, Tinto de Toro (750ml) |
$95.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 89 | |||||
| Saturated ruby. Smoky, toasty, ripe scents of roasted cherry, blackcurrant, espresso, baking spices and dried flowers. Distinctly warm in the mouth, with rich, concentrated dark fruit and vanilla flavors and muskier accents of coffee and dark chocolate. Very much a wine of its vintage, finishing with a warm, sweet note of dark berry liqueur and a hint of balsamico | |||||
2003 Penya Cadiella, Alicante (750ml) |
$17.00
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| Robert Parker 87 | |||||
| A blend of equal parts Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, and Tempranillo, aged five months in primarily French oak, the 2003 Penya Cadiella is a savory, delicious, dry, medium-bodied wine with a sweet texture, jammy cherry and berry fruit, surprising elegance and purity, and a long finish. Drink this straightforward bistro red over the next 12-18 months. | |||||
| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| Made from 40 years old Garnacha, Monastrell and Tempranillo and some 15 year old Merlot. The wine is pungent, thick and jammy, showing a rich core of ripe berry fruit with chocolate and vanilla overtones, sweet spices and a little kirsch and cherry cola to add to the mix. The product of a very warm vintage in a very warm region, the 03 Penya Cadiella doesn't hold back. | |||||
2004 Peique, Bierzo (750ml) |
$14.00
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| Produced from 100% Mencia grapes from 45-55 years old vines. With aromas of raw meat, spice and cranberry fruit, this wine is slightly reminiscent of Dolcetto. Light bodied with bright acidity and lengthy flavors, it is a sheer delight. | |||||
| Decanter Magazine 4* | |||||
| Harmonious fruit, mineral and oak nose. Rich, silky balance of raspberry and blueberry fruit, dark chocolate, graphite and oak. | |||||
2005 Bodegas Campo Reales (750ml) |
$9.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 87 | |||||
| Bright purple. Youthful and grapey on the nose, with primary cherry and blackberry aromas tinged by cracked pepper. Fresh, juicy and spicy, with a suggestion of tobacco on the finish. Intense and complex for the price. | |||||
2006 Agricola de Borja Borsao (750ml) |
$6.50
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