Archive for February, 2013

 

Manuel Sánchez Franganillo, is a bachelor who has devoted his entire life to producing wine in the harsh, unforgiving climate of Extremadura.

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Bag in Box White

V.T. Extremadura
Type of Wine: White Wine
Appellation of Origin: VT Extremadura
Winery: Caves San Jose, Villafranca de los Barros
Varietal: 100% Pardina. Vines are between 30-50 years old.
Terrain: Rich, fertile soils (high nutrients) with good water retention. High temperatures and extreemely low rainfall (less than 10 inches per year).
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: Stainless steel.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: It should be kept refrigerated, and served chilled between 41º and 55º F.
Alcohol Content: 11.5%
About the producer
Manuel Sánchez Franganillo, is a bachelor who has devoted his entire life to producing wine in the harsh, unforgiving climate of Extremadura
Tasting notes
Color: Pale straw, with touches of gold.
Nose: Plenty of fruit, aromatic but not overwhelming.
Palate: A perfect balance of fruit and acidity. Enjoy this wine with light foods such as poultry, fish, salads orcheese dishes. This is a most enjoyable and versatile wine that will last for many days after opening..

 

Format: 3 liter Bag-in-Box (case of 6)
SRP: $18.99
Categories: Pardina, VT Extremadura, White wines
Celebrated as the “essence of Mediterranean summer”, this Sangria hails from the southeastern region of Jumilla. Here the Monastrell grape varietal dominates, producing a moderately sweet wine with tremendous fruit flavors.

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Bag in Box Sangria

D.O. Jumilla
Type of Wine: Sangria
Appellation of Origin: D.O. Jumilla
Winery: Bodegas San Isidro, Jumilla
Varietal: 100% Monastrell. Vines are between 30-50 years old.
Terrain: Jumilla in the southeast corner of Spain, is arid very hot, and characterized by the poor quality of the soil. The vines are planted far apart, to allow the roots to search for as much moisture as posible. Yields are extremely low; average rainfall is well below 10 inches per year, less than in many deserts!
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: Stainless steel.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: It should be kept refrigerated, and be served between 41º and 55º F.
Alcohol Content: 9%
About this wine
Celebrated as the “essence of Mediterranean summer”, this Sangria hails from the southeastern region of Jumilla. Here the Monastrell grape varietal dominates, producing a moderately sweet wine with tremendous fruit flavors.
Tasting notes
Color: Deep burgundy.
Nose: Plenty of fruit, aromatic and sweet.
Palate: An explosion of fruit! Just add a couple of slices of orange and lemon, serve on ice with a dash of soda or mineral water. Summer is served! It will last for many days after opening.

 

Format: 3 liter Bag-in-Box (case of 6)
SRP: $18.99
Categories: D.O. Jumilla, Monastrell, Sangria
Magui Gómez Gómez is (like this wine) young, vivacious and full of life. This rosé (called “rosado” in Spain), is full bodied with plenty of flavor; made with 100% Garnacha this wine is ideal for summer.

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Garnacha Rosado

D.O. Cariñena
Type of Wine: Rosé Wine
Appellation of Origin: DO Cariñena
Winery: Grandes Vinos, Cariñena, Aragon
Varietal: 100% Garnacha. Vines are over 40 years old.
Terrain: Cariñena is situated on the high plains of the ancient Kingdom of Aragon in northern Spain. The soil is poor, with little organic matter, made up of reddish dun earth and lots of stones. The climate is continental, with hot summers and very cold winters; low rainfall is the norm.
Harvest: Hand picked and selected twice: initially in the
vineyard, with a second selection on receipt at the winery.
Ageing: Stainless steel.
Bottling: Bottled on the property.
Serving Temperature: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 12.5%
About the producer
Magui Gómez Gómez is (like this wine) young, vivacious and full of life. This rosé (called “rosado” in Spain), is full bodied with plenty of flavor; made with 100% Garnacha this wine is ideal for summer.
Tasting notes
Color: Light pink, towards pale onion skin.
Nose: Explosive fruit nose.
Palate: A full bodied rosé, not to be confused with the style of wine making associated with southern french rosé. To be paired with a light meal, or with tapas. It also makes an excellent.

 

Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $9.99
Categories: D.O. Cariñena, Garnacha, Rosé wines