April 2025 Wine Notes
Introduction to Spanish Wines
Event Date: Thursday, April 25, 6 - 7:30 PM.
Must be 21 years or older.
Event Discount: 10% off the purchase of any 12 bottles.
La Cana Albarino (Rias Baixas)
Blend: 100% Albarino
This pale-yellow wine has aromas of pink grapefruit and pineapple. It is bright onentry, offering flavors of lemon-lime, white peach, passion fruit and a hint of honeysuckle that lingers into the vivid finish. A lithe white, well-knit and lightly mouthwatering, with a salty undertow driving the lingering finish.
Bodegas Muga Rioja Blanco (Rioja)
Blend: Viura, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca
Pale yellow in color with greenish glints denoting its youthfulness and freshness. A clean nose with an intense, complex aromas of white blossom, American lime citrus notes and slight toasted nuances coming through from the oak. On the palate, it can be defined as a fresh wine with good acidity, a silky texture and reminders of fruit such as pears.
Avancia Old Vine Godello (D.O. Valdeorras)
Blend: 100% Godello
Godello is a white wine grape from Galicia. It is often referred to as Galicia’s answer to White Burgundy. Sourced from one of the oldest, most traditional vineyards planted in Valdeorras, Avancia Godello expresses the authenticity of the history of Valdeorras and the oldest genetic material of Godello in the world. A completely unique white wine that ages beautifully and has been recognized by Robert Parker as Spain's best Godello. Godello stands out for its acidity and freshness.
Pesquera Reserva 2019 Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero)
Blend: 100% Tempranillo
This brilliant ruby-colored wine has aromas of smoked meats, red raspberry, cassis, and anise. It has ripe red and black fruit flavors of black raspberry, red plum, red currant and just a touch of eucalyptus. The tannins are elegant and silky, and the finish is long with a hint of freshly ground white pepper on the palate.
Bernabeleva Garnacha Navaherreros Tinto (Vinos de Madrid)
Blend: 100% Granacha
The Bernabeleva estate is located just outside Madrid, at high altitude in the hills of San Martín de Valdeiglesias, which can yield distinctly higher-quality wines than the rest of this interior zone. Fermentation takes place in a combination of stainless steel, concrete and large wood vats. Then, the wine is aged for 6 months in large upright old wooden vats and stainless steel. The wine is unfiltered. Intensely floral, with aromatic notes of black cherry, raspberry and spice. Fresh and energetic fruit in the mouth, with sweet red berry flavors and soft tannins.
Palacios Alvaro Camins Del Priorat (Priorat) $ 30.00 bottle
Blend: Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
This elegant red shows lovely balance and accessibility, offering fine-grained tannins enmeshed with flavors of ripe black raspberry, plum, crushed pine and milled pepper, plus a lively touch of mandarin orange peel. Hints of stewed herbs to the nicely baked cherries, strawberries and some hibiscus and dark spices. Fruity, medium-bodied on the palate with fine-grained tannins and a fresh, medium-long finish.