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THE STORY
"In 1985 the dynamic visionary winemaker, Juan Carlos Lopez de la Calle set out to prove that Tempranillo could make profound wines. His proof came with Artadi, made from high-altitude, low-cropped old vines. This, coupled with specific barrel treatment (including mostly all French oak) produces one of Rioja's most exciting new wines.
Bodegas Artadi is located in the sub-zone of Rioja Alavesa. These high elevation vineyards are distinguished by a higher incedence of calcaire in the soils. This is most evident in the pure limestone vineyard "El Pison", planted in 1931, which Juan Carlos aptly refers to as "the Musigny of Rioja".
Artadi is about purity of extracted fruit with almost Burgundian textures: sheer power, complexity and startling finesse. The results have been astounding!"
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Artadi Rioja Vinas De Gain 2006
The 2006 Vinas de Gain is old-vine Tempranillo aged in 40% new French oak for 12-14 months. Deep crimson-colored, it offers an alluring perfume of truffle, pencil lead, vanilla, blackberry, and black cherry jam. Full bodied, the wine is opulent yet elegant. It has enough stuffing to evolve for 4-5 years and should drink well from 2012 to 2025.
Wine Advocate: 92
Regular Price: $35.99Coupon Code Price: $19.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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FEW OTHER SPANISH WINES IN STOCK AND ON SALE:
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Artadi Pagos Viejos 2003
With the score on the 2003 Vinas de Gain (93 RP) and the fact that all the grapes for Grandas Anadas and El Pison have been blended in, this is sure to be a huge winner.
Regular Price: $79.99Sale Price: $61.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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ALMOST GONE
Cenit Tinto Vinas Del Cenit Red 2004
The deep purple-colored 2004 Cenit offers more nuances, complexity, and aromatic intensity (graphite, blackberries, blueberries, and spice box) than the 2003 along with great elegance allied with fabulous richness and full body. It should drink well for a decade. Think of it as a more delineated, complex version of the 2003.
Wine Advocate: 92
Regular Price: $47.99Sale Price: $19.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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ONE CASE IN STOCK
Lan Rioja Culmen Reserva 2004
"This beautiful modern red offers a velvety texture supported by ripe, well-integrated tannins and plenty of sweet toasty oak. Plum and boysenberry fruit is ripe and fresh. Very expressive, yet with great concentration. Mineral and tobacco notes add complexity. Powerful and complete. Drink now through 2025. 750 cases made."
Wine Spectator: 96
Regular Price: $64.99Sale Price: $49.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Borsao Crianza Seleccion 2006
"Saturated ruby-red. Blackberry and blueberry aromas are complicated by incense and dried flowers. Juicy dark berry flavors are liqueur-like in richness, with nervy minerality adding energy. Becomes fleshier and sweeter on the finish, which echoes the floral note. Pretty sexy stuff."
Steve Tanzer: 92
Regular Price: $15.99Sale Price: $12.49
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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Sierra Cantabria Crianza Red 2005
"Saturated ruby. More powerful than the '04 on the nose, offering deep cherry preserve and plum scents. Displays zestier red fruits on the palate, which is firmed by fine-grained tannins. A suave mineral quality arrives with air, adding energy to the dark fruit qualities. The nicely focused finish is spicy and long."
Steve Tanzer: 91
Regular Price: $17.99Sale Price: $13.99
Bottle Size: 750 ml
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