Christopher Deas, Italian Wine Merchants: “This is one of the icons of Rioja and one of the most terroir driven Riojas we just do not see enough of anymore. And in the standout and classic vintage of 2010, this is one of the... Read More
For more than five generations the Conterno family has served as a touchstone in the heritage of Barolo. In 1908 when grandfather Giovanni Conterno started making wines, he believed that wines like his were the province of a great... Read More
One of the great Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou ever produced, this incredible wine vies for the top wine produced in the Saint-Julien appellation for 2010. Composed of a very high portion of Cabernet Sauvignon with 10% Merlot, the... Read More
Christopher Deas, IWM: “Tasted 20+ times and have said it 20+ times, what other wine delivers so much with old world charm that can appease the Spaniard, Burghead, Rhoñe Ranger, and Claret enthusiast at under $50? This is a... Read More
One of the true founders of traditional Rioja, the Bodega was formed in 1890 as a partnership of 5 quality-conscious growers keen to exploit the export potential for well-made, ‘modern’ Rioja. At this time, French vineyards... Read More
Sourced from the Bosconia vineyard, this wine is a blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. It is aged for 5 years in oak barrels, racked twice a year and fined with fresh egg whites. It can be cellared for 10 years... Read More