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Fresh from Penedès
The new release of Cava Avinyó has arrived just in time for the holidays. Fresh from the Nadal family's home in Avinyonet del Penedès, pick up a bottle and toast the holidays with Cava Avinyó.
Speaking of Cava...
Our Cava Cocktail Contest has come to a close. Thank you to everyone who has submitted an entry. We will be tasting through all of the cocktails this month and choosing a winner to be featured in next month's What's New page. So check back in the New Year to see which cocktail we chose as our favorite Cava Cocktail and learn all about our second annual Cocktail Contest: Sherry Cocktails. |
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In the Press
From the San Francisco Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle tastes through Ribera del Duero and gives us their impressions of the wines from Viña Sastre:
3 ½ of 4 Stars
2005 Viña Sastre Crianza
Ribera del Duero
$36
Viña Sastre is in La Horra, a town located in the middle of Ribera del Duero. This wine - produced from 20- to 65-year-old vines - was aged for 18 months in new French oak. A lovely dark fruit nose shows kalamata olive, dried herb and sweet oak aromas. Fresh blackberry and buoyant cassis flavors are layered with a judicious amount of oak. –L.C.B. (SFC 10/31/08)
3 of 4 Stars
1999 Viña Sastre Pago de Santa Cruz Gran Reserva
Ribera del Duero
$118
Pago de Santa Cruz is the winery's premier vineyard, which is planted at a 900-foot elevation with vines a minimum of 65 years old. This Reserva bottling was aged in oak for 30 months. Darker aromas reminiscent of teriyaki, smoky pimenton, black cherry and loam. Still vibrant and fresh for its age; integrated with straight-edged structure. –L.C.B. (SFC 10/31/08)
3 of 4 Stars
2003 Viña Sastre Regina Vides
Ribera del Duero
$234
Co-founder and current owner-winemaker Jesus Sastre makes this wine from a single parcel of 80-year-old vines only during the best vintages. Being aged 24 months in new French oak contributes to the wine's more international style. Highly extracted, balanced and powerful, with juicy dark fruit backed with oak vanilla and spice on the palate. –L.C.B. (SFC 10/31/08)
From the Wine Spectator
Thomas Matthews reviews Joan d'Anguera's wines in the November 2008 issue.
91 Points
Joan d’Anguera Bugader 2005
Montsant
$75
Smoky, toasty aromas give way to rich flavors of blackberry, plum, coffee and mineral in a polished texture supported by firm tannins. This red has density and harmony. Modern, it offers an alluring note of wildness. Drink now through 2015. –T.M. (11/30/08)
90 Points
Joan d’Anguera Finca l’Argata 2005
Montsant
$30
Plum, tobacco, briar and garrique flavors are dark and alluring in this firm, polished red. Austere, even a bit earthy, it remains balanced and clean. Drink now through 2014. –T.M. (11/30/08)
87 Points
Joan d’Anguera Planella 2006
Montsant
$22
This plum red offers black cherry, plum, chocolate and light herbal flavors. Generous and juicy, with just enough tannins for grip. Drink now through 2012. –T.M. (11/30/08)
Links of Interest
>What's New Archive
>The De Maison Selections Newspost
>André's Travel Blog
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