Thursday, May 20, 2010

Saturday, May 22, Spanish Wine Tasting 12-4pm at Gary's Wine and Marketplace NJ Wine Store


Stop by our tasting counters this Saturday, May 22, for a sample of a few of our favorite new releases and stand-bys from Spain, a country that's truly on the cutting edge of winemaking! These wines have some of the best prices in the world and they are a must-try!

Don't miss the chance to taste these:

2008 Can Blau
Category:
Spain

Size: 750 ml
Brand: Celler Can Blau
Region: Montsant
Varietal: Rhone Style Red

Style: Red Wine

Price: $12.98
Regular: $17.99
ON SALE!

Reviews

Jay Miller Wine Advocate 89 Points

The 2008 Can Blau is a blend of Carinena, Syrah, and Garnacha from Montsant where value can still be found. Dark ruby-colored, it reveals a compelling bouquet of mineral, smoke, spice box, black cherry, and plum. Sweet and smooth-textured on the palate, this medium to full-bodied effort has excellent depth, concentration, and length. Drink it over the next 6 years.

International Wine Cellar 90 Points

Inky purple. Sexy aromas of blueberry and boysenberry compote are complemented by cinnamon and mace, along with a subtle smoky undertone. Gains weight and richness with air, picking up notes of mocha and candied flowers. I looked for tannins but failed to find them. Extremely attractive right now.

2008 Pruno Ribera del Duero
Category: Spain
Size:
750 ml
Brand:
Finca Villacreces
Region:
Ribera del Duero
Varietal:
Tempranillo
Style:
Red Wine
Price: $18.99
Regular: $23.99
ON SALE!
Reviews
Jay Miller Wine Advocate 91+ Points

The 2008 Pruno, from the estate’s younger vines, is a blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot aged for 12 months in seasoned French oak. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it offers up a sexy bouquet of Asian spices, incense, cedar, mineral, and assorted black fruits. Super-rich, bordering on opulent, it has layers of succulent, spicy fruit, enough structure to support 2-3 years of cellaring, and exceptional length. This sensational value over-delivers in a very big way. The estate of Villacreces adjoins Vega Sicilia.


2008 Evodia Garnacha

Size: 750 ml
Brand: Evodia
Region: Calatayud
Varietal: Grenache
Style: Red Wine
Price: 10.99
Reviews

International Wine Cellar 89 Points

Bright ruby. Fresh strawberry and raspberry aromas are deepened by notes of licorice, black tea and pungent herbs. Supple in texture, offering sweet red fruit flavors and showing no rough edges. A smoky note comes up with air, adding complexity to a nicely persistent, red berry-dominated finish. Extremely easy to drink, and offering excellent depth and clarity for the money.


Casa Dora Brut Cava NV
Category:
Spain
Size: 750ml
Brand:
Casa Doro

Region:
Penedes
Style:
Sparkling Price: 8.99
Regular:
11.99
ON SALE!

In the hills some 30 miles west of Barcelona lies the village of Sant Sadurni d'Anoia. With a population of just over 11,000, this seemingly sleepy Catalan town is actually the bustling center of the production of over 11,000,000 cases Cava, the great sparkling wine of Spain. That's 1000 cases per year for every man, woman, and child in the village!

In this village we made a new discovery, the wonderful Cava from Casa Dora. This delicious bottle of bubbly was a real revelation in taste, and when you add the great Gary's Wine price, it makes a spectacular sparkling find.

Using local grape varieties like Xarello, Macabeo, and Parellada and the classic Champagne method, Casa Dora produces a sparkling wine that is light, fruity, and highly perfumed. Not as heavy or yeasty as Champagne, Casa Dora Cava makes a perfect sipper for any occasion, a great base for Mimosas or Kir Royales, and all at a price that makes it everyday affordable!

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