Archive for April, 2013

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

Finca Hispana
Bag in Box Red

V.T. Extremadura
Type of Wine: Red Wine
Appellation of Origin: VT Extremadura
Winery: Caves San Jose, Villafranca de los Barros
Varietal: 100% Tempranillo. 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 can be kept refrigerated, but should be served at room temperature, between 61º and 65º F.
Alcohol Content: 13.5%
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: Deep garnet.
Nose: Plenty of fruit, aromatic but not overwhelming.
Palate: A perfect balance of fruit and acidity. Enjoy this wine with pizza, pasta, light meat dishes, chicken, or anything grilled on the barbecue. 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: Red wines, Tempranillo, VT Extremadura
Augusto Ceballos Arce, a young grower from the village of Briñas, in the world-renown Rioja Alavesa region of northern Spain, is proud to share with you a white wine made from the local varietal, Viura.

FH Castrijo
Viura Joven

D.O.C. Rioja
Type of Wine: White Wine
Appellation of Origin: DOC Rioja
Winery: Labastida, Rioja Alavesa
Varietal: 100% Viura. Vines are between 40-80 years old.
Terrain: Labastida, in the Rioja Alavesa, can be found at the highest, most northern edge of Rioja, were climactic conditions are nearly ideal for wine production. The soil is a mixture of clay and limestone, and is made up of mostly southwest facing terraces. Average rainfall is slightly over 15 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: Between 41º and 55º F
Alcohol Content: 12%
About the producer
Augusto Ceballos Arce, a young grower from the village of Briñas, in the world-renown Rioja Alavesa region of northern
Spain, is proud to share with you a white wine made from the local varietal, Viura..
Tasting notes
Color: Light Straw.
Nose: Viura is characteristic for it’s lack of nose!
Palate: This wine will delight you with a perfect balance of acidity and fruit. A long, satisfying finish makes this wine ideal for pairing with fish, poultry, or cheese dishes. You could also try it with any egg-based recipe (think tortilla) or a salad.

 

Format: 750ml (case of 12 bottles)
SRP: $9.99
Categories: D.O.C. Rioja, Viura/Macabeo, White wines