winelist
- Magnums or larger
- Cava
- Vinos Blancos y Rosados ~ White Wines and Roses
- Jerez ~ Sherries
- Oportos ~ Ports ~ Dessert Wines
- Vinos Tintos ~ Red Wines ~ Rioja
- Toro
- Priorat
- Bierzo
- Ribera del Duero
- Ribera del Queiles
- Very Special Wines
Magnums or larger
From time to time winemakers make very special wines available in larger formats. We are pleased to offer you the following
- Punta Esencia ‘Neo’’(Ribera del Duero) ‘04 Magnum $320.00
Erial Tradicion Familia (Ribera del Duero) ‘05 Magnum $150.00
Bodegas Maurodos San Roman (Toro) ’04 3L $450.00
Agricola Labastida ‘Letras’ ’06 Magnum $160.00
Genium Costers Vi De Guarda (Priorat) ’03 Magnum $280.00
Gran Elias Moro (Toro) ’04 Magnum $400.00
Astrales (Ribera del Duero) ’03 Magnum $260.00
Palomero (Ribera del Duero) ’04 Magnum $440.00
Cava
Sparkling wine from the D.O. Penedes made by the methode champenoise, Cava is crisp, creamy, light, fresh, clean ~ an excellent way to start your tapa experience. With pronounced acidic qualities balanced by the fresh flavors of apples, apricot, strawberries and raspberries, Cava is perfect for seafood and grilled dishes as one would find anywhere in the Mediterranean and Southern European coast but especially for celebrations - Buen Provecho!
Conde de Subirats Brut NV
Semi-sweet, classic cava w/ bright fruits and dry finish.$6.50 $24.00German Gilabert NV (Penèdes)
Bone dry, with a rich mouth-feel paired up with a wonderful bite of clean, crisp acidity$7.00 $28.00Mont Marçal Reserva Cava Rosado
Deliciously light, dry and creamy, a softer, more full-bodied sparkler$9.00 $35.00Thibaut-Janisson Blanc de Chardonnay
Our only Virginia wine and a stellar one. Vibrant aromas of pear and ripe apples; perfectly balanced, crisp and refreshing.$55.00Huguet Gran Reserva Brut Nature '05
I can’t say enough about this wine – elegant, silky, full of creamy mousse and fresh fruit from Can Feixas in Penèdes$65.00Privat 'OPUS EVOLUTIUM' Gran Reserva Brut Nature '07
aged for a minimum of 30 months, 'OPUS' is the big brother to 'LAIETA' . Light, creamy and dry, 'OPUS' is even more impressive with its fully developed chardonnay and citrus fruits, crisp minerality,& soft, velvety finish - like the other wines from Privat this Cava is organically produced$65.00
Vinos Blancos y Rosados ~ White Wines and Roses
Spanning flavor profiles from crisp, apple and peach, to citrus w/ buttery vanilla, Spanish whites are truly diverse and refreshing values. Unlike many varietals from neighboring France or the US, the Spanish whites reflect the distinct, diverse regional tastes and cultures where they are created and grown. It is our pleasure to introduce some of these simple yet delicious wines to you for the first time. Txakoli is the legendary Basque white wine drunk in frothy glasses or poured from the Porron, a glass or ceramic pitcher. These wines, like cava, are best drunk young, displaying their crisp acidity fresh fruit flavors that make them so refreshing.
Jean Leon Rosaleda ’08 (Catalunya
Intense aromas of melon and citrus fruit, buttery yet lively on the palate with a soft, peachy finish$5.00 $22.00Las Colinas Del Ebro Garnacha Blanca '09
100% White Garnacha produces this crisp, fruity White – a great starter for our smokey tapas and veggies$6.00 $25.00Valdelainos Verdejo '09 (Rueda)
100% Verdejo grapes, this varietal is young and vivacious, full of melon and citrus w/ balanced acidity ~ a great find!$6.50 $27.00La Tierra Blanco'09 (Rioja Alavesa)
From the talented winemakers at Agricola Labastida in Rioja Alavesa comes this simple, flowery, well-balanced white$7.00 $27.00Muga Blanco '09 (Rioja)
Primarily Viura grapes, this beautifully balanced white is full of mineral crispness and soft fruit.$8.00 $31.00Salneval Albarino'09 (Rias Baixas)
This wine has a soft perfume of green apples, nectarines with crisp finish$8.00 $31.00Can Feixas Blanc Selection’07 (Penedes)
Primarily Paralleda, Macabeo, and Chardonnay. A fine blend of free-run juices– crisp, lemony, mineral-laden, and refreshing with beautiful soft fruits - pear, green apples, and ginger$9.50 $37.00Jose Pariente Verdejo '08 (Rueda)
100% Verdejo grapes w/ intense nose of green apples and an abundance of tropical fruit ~ spectacular value, delicious wine.$10.00 $45.00Esencia Diviña Albariño’08 (Rias Baixas)
Simple, beautifully crisp, clean fruit, mineral, and structure - drinkability & a great value$10.00 $46.00Pazo de Senorans Albarino '08 (Rias Baixas)
An explosively aromatic wine full of fruit - most notably peach and apricot - balanced with minerals. Intensly concentrated and flavorful. Another of Spain's best...$11.00 $50.00Viña Gravonia ’00 (Rioja)
Pale gold. Fresh, almost sweet nose that is complex and developed. Fruity, complex, developed and fine. Aged 4 years in oak.$12.00 $54.00Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina '08
Beautiful, crisp, apple and honey aromas w/classic tart finish.
Perfect with spicy, smoked or grilled foods, you will find this wine light, refreshing and of course, delicious
$12.00 $54.00Château Musar Rosé ’08 (Lebanon)
6 to 9 mos. in oak, bottled at the end of its first year, before being released 2 years later.$8.00 $32.00Viña Aljibes Rosado ’09
over-the-top fruit in this Syrah full of raspberries and mint$8.00 $31.00Muga Rosado '09 (Rioja)
Beautiful blend of strawberries, pale straw, and vanilla ~ crisp and dry finish.$8.00 $31.00
Jerez ~ Sherries
Lustau Rare Amontillado Solera Réserva “Los Arcos”
Lighter than Cream Sherries but more full-bodied flavor and color from old oak barrels - Deliciously dry with rich caramel, pecan and almond tones – a very special sherry to savor with almonds, olives, roasted peppers$5.00Bodegas Gutierrez Colosia Cream
Nutty, with a creamy, balanced sweetness that makes it perfect as an aperitif or dessert wine.$5.00Lustau Jarana Light Fino
Dry, but full wine coming from the Lustau bodegas in Jerez de la Frontera; elegant, but rich to taste. The richness is balanced by its crisp, flor character to give a lingering aftertaste.$5.50La Gitana Manzanilla
Exquisite; light and delicate ~ salty, complex & lively flavors - perfect to start with some light seafood or cheese tapas.$5.50Lustau East India Solera
Lighter in taste than Amontillados this is a blend of Oloroso and Pedro Ximenez -still a full-bodied sherry with a rich, spicy nose, long, sexy flavors and remarkable subtlety$7.50Bodega Toro Albala Don Pedro Ximenez 1927 (Montilla Moriles)
This is the initial year of the wine's solera or blended vintage from over 80 years ago. Deep mahogony notes w/ chocolate, nectar, apricot, and prunes.$15.00Bodega Toro Albala Gran Reserva 1982 (montilla Moriles)
Dark, rich, chocolate sublime. It is elegant, complete, easy to sip but long-finishing. Sweet and bitter tastes. At first a wood
taste can be discovered, later leading to an empyreumatic ending
$16.00Bodega Toro Albala Don Pedro Ximenez 1950 Reserva (Montilla Moriles)
One of only 250 bottles made. Serenely aged and refined through maturation this Amontillado is a perfect aperitif or grand finale to a special evening. Sinfully delicious w/ almond, apricot, sweet balsam, and vanilla highlights, it finishes with incredible finesse and lingering notes.$35.00
Oportos ~ Ports ~ Dessert Wines
Alceño Dulce ’06 (Jumilla)
Fortified like a port. Sinfully rich, spicy and delicious.$10.00Chateau Doisy Daëne Sauternes ’06 (Barsac, France)
Full of beautiful floral notes, golden raisins, caramel, green figs and marzipan.
Made w/raisins in the French tradition of Sauternes.
$10.00Oremus Late Harvest Tokaj 2006 (Hungary)
Layers of intensive citrus and peach notes, topped off by a touch of quince in an extremely refreshing and lively wine.$10.00Dr. Loosen Beerenausles Reisling 2006
Gorgeous aromas of apricot, lime zest and freesia introduce this elegant dessert white. With its airy texture and weightlessness, it wears the sweetness and acidity effortlessly, with a very clean finish$13.50Quinta Das Heredias 'Tawny' 20 Year
A beautiful port rich with buttery notes, toffee, roasted dates and white pepper - try this with our crema cocida.$15.00D’Oliveiras Terrantez 1988
Delicate nose, medium-sweet fruits on the tongue developing into a complex mix of citrus fruits and a zesty dry finish. A superb aperitif$20.00D’Oliveiras Boal 1968
A lovely rich, yet soft, palate showing nutty and honeyed flavours with a long finish and refreshing acidity. Every sip is like a burst of energy, offering wincing tangerine freshness, then hints of coffee, molasses, and toasted almond brittle give a beautiful lingering finish$20.00
Vinos Tintos ~ Red Wines ~ Rioja
Bodegas Valsacro ‘Razon’ ’06 Tinto de Mesa
Although produced just outside of Rioja this incredible value is produced by the Escudero Family along with their other excellent Riojas from 75 year, low-yield Garnacha vines producing a ripe and saturated, ruby-red table wine w/incredible flavors$5.00 $20.00Rioja Gran Familia ’06
Full-bodied with plenty of ripe red fruit flavors, the perfect balance of luscious fruit and silky tannins$6.00 $26.00El Primavera '08
Elegant and smooth, this medium bodied Rioja is full of cherry and red currants w/ a hint of licorice...Fresh, balanced, a great value!$7.00 $27.00Conde de Valdemar Crianza '05
Wine Spectator Best Buy ~ medium bodied, dry and spicy.$7.50 $28.00Bodegas Breton Lorinon Crianza Rioja '05
Lush, ripe fruit, soft on the palate with super smooth finish.$8.00 $32.00Conde de Valdemar Reserva '04
Rustic, generous nose and full of tasty black fruit flavors- great with grilled lamb, pork or tuna served rare
$9.00 $40.00Rentas de Fincas Reserva'02
A return to the old style wines this reserva is plush w/ a juicy texture, loads of cherries, cassis, cedar, and a spicy finish$10.00 $40.00Viña Alberdi Reserva 2003
Bright cherry red, medium to full-bodied, garnet highlights in the glass. Intense, very fresh aroma, with hints of wild strawberries
and sweet raspberries, perfectly assembled with balsamic hints of cinnamon, roasting, coconut and vanilla. We love this wine
$12.00 $50.00Viña Cubillo Lopez Heredia Crianza ’04
Clear, bright ruby color, slight licorice aroma with polished texture, an old-style beauty with a body to match!$12.00 $50.00Valsacro Rioja Crianza '04 Biodynamic
Back on our list this beautifully made, hand-crafted biodynamic Rioja had big shoulders, dense berry-fruit, long, satiny finish w/ new style expression.$14.00 56.00Allende Rioja '04
Elegant, darkly sexy and sophisticated, w/ tumescent berry and hints of vanilla, clean cedar- oak finish - a chef's favorite.$15.00 $60.00Bodegas Remelluri Tinto ’04
Soil, climate, along with the skill in picking and aging in barrels create this lush, dark, concentrated wine. Still ebullient with fruit and nose of cassis, toasted oak and cedar, with a slight sweetness in the first taste, growing and revealing minerality, silky tannic finish$15.50 $70.00Viña Bosconia Reserva ’02
This old style-beauty blend of tempranillo, garnacha, mazuelo and graciano has has perfectly evolved showing a deep ruby color with shades of orange. Persistent nose, full bodied, elegant$16.50 $75.00Agricola Labastida Letras �06
A beautifully crafted wine from Agricola Labastida blended from 100% Tempranillo grapes from 80 year-old vines. Deep ruby in color w/ mineral notes, ripe, juicy black fruits, elegant tannins and structure with perfume of cedar, vanilla and cassis$84.00Tierra Fidel '02
A beautiful Rioja w/ a powerful concentration of tannins and fruit. Smoothly constructed, this unusual blend of Garnacha and Graciano grapes has a medium body w/ intense garnet color and balanced with memories for blackberries and cherries.$90.00Bodegas Valsacro ‘Dioro’ ’04
New from the Escudero family and their biodynamic vineyards – Plush, structured, darkly-concentrated w/ a deep purple robe, loads of cedar, spice and velvety tannins from 14 months in French oak$100.00Prado Enea Muga Gran Reserva '00
An exceptional example of a classic Rioja - It is powerfully intense yet ethereally elegant in it's complexity. This wine boasts a full-bodied lingering finish and tantalizes the palate with its surprising density and concentration. Rich opulent fruit to leather, earth, and vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon-this wine constantly evolves upon opening to entertain and impress.$125.00Bodegas Labastida 'El Belisario' '04
Beautifully elegant, deeply extracted mocha, cedar and cherry flavors from some of Rioja's oldest tempranillo vines make this a wine to remember. Earthly, big-shouldered El Belisario delivers tons of ripe fruits and balanced acidity over long, velvety tannins.$165.00Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva ’91
Vibrant amber-red. Light fresh nose of vanilla and dried berry. Rich, very dry, smooth, developed. Firm tannins and balance.$180.00
Toro
When customers ask for big, earthy wine this is where we send them. This region is becoming more well-known for its old-vine production and the powerful qualities of the Toro grape, and for good reason, because they rock! Inky, full-bodied reds that explode with dark berries, figs, and toasty oak.
Finca Sobreño Tinto de Toro Crianza ’07
Tremendous value from this deeply saturated wine.Hand-picked from low-yielding old vines, the winemakers have produced a wine w/ intense, dark fruit with loads of cedar and smoke, and a long, layered finish$6.50 $25.00Bodegas Y Vinedos Maurodos Prima ’07
From the famous winemaker Mariano Garcia comes an amazing find full of ripe cherries and blackberries w/ a hint of spice and a nice balance of acidity and tannins- your taste buds will thank you$9.50 $37.00Valpiculata ‘Puerta Novas’ ’06
Black cherry and vanilla flavors are supported by chewy tannins with herb and mineral notes that add a touch of complexity.$11.00 $45.00Bodegas Mauro dos San Roman ’04
100% Tempranillo.Incredible find - Aged 22 months in oak barrels –rich, intense nose, loads of blackberries, sexy mocha and toasted oak – new world style hits the big time. you will not forget this wine$75.00
Priorat
the only DOC besides Rioja in Espana, Priorato is renowned for its crackled, parched soils, mountainous terrain, and fabulous jammy reds. deep violet in color, and displaying layer after layer of rich berry fruit, they have and astounding minerality and vibrant acidity.
Onix Tinto '07 (Priorat)
A rare find ~ full-bodied red fruits, deep tannis w/ cassis, toasted almonds, very earthy.$8.00 $33.00Los800 ’04
Bright black cherry abounds w/ pepper spice cassis, lovely garnet and ruby color, smooth, velvety finish$10.00 $45.00Pasanau Ceps Nous '07
From the highest point in the rugged Catalan mountainsides come the next two wines. The Ceps Nous is light, young,and fragrant w/ black cherries, this deeply-colored extraction reveal complex minerality from Priorat's famed slate hills, and all-natural cultivation.$13.00 $56.00Embruix de Vall Llach ’04
sexy, delicious, aromatic, full of dried fruits, blackberries and cassis w/ silky tannins and a long soft finish$75.00Genium '05
another resent find from Spain, a truly beautiful, hand-crafted wine from the small village of Pobelado, the steep slate hills and mountains produce this big, naturally made red - give this wine lots of room and time- full of plum, vanilla, licorice, and leather with satiny finish from 6 families of winemakers who really love thier craft.$18.00 $82.00Font de la Figuera ’05
Dark in color, blackberry flavors throwing tons of finer sediment. Cassis, fig, black cherry on the nose. Vibrantly delicious acidity.$90.00Genium ’04 Écologíc
From the costers of Pobelado comes this organic version of the ’04 Tinto w/ fantastic high notes of bright black cherries, velvety tannins$92.00Alvaro Palacios Les Terrassess '05
from the pedigree of the Rioja Bodega Palacios is this beautifully crafted new-style Priorat layered w/ sun-baked berries, ripe black fruits. and supple, velvety tannins.$100.00‘Idus’ de Vall Llach ’05 Carineña
An opulent, full-bodied, full-flavored wine with lots of extraction, sweet, ripe fruit, with well-concealed tannins. 16 mos. French oak$126.00Prior dE Neo '06
Vivid red. Mineral-dominated aromas of red berries, cassis and cured tobacco are underscored by smoked meat and baking spices.
Lively red and dark berry flavors become sweeter with air but also offer impressive energy and back-end lift. Strikingly fresh and
balanced wine, with excellent finishing cling and no rough edges
$156.00
Bierzo
Another región to come forward of late with old-vine production in single-vineyard settings that simply astounds. The buttery richness from the over 80 year-old vines allows for more deeply extracted flavors. You’ll be seduced by aromas of violets, blueberries and cherries with barrel-aging that creates smooth, luscious reds
Luna Beberide Mencia ’08
Soft, luscious black fruits with vanilla, tobacco, and black raspberry$8.00 $31.00Descendientes de Jose Palacios ‘Petalos’ ’07
Sinuous, delivering both intensity and elegance, smoky oak notes w/boysenberry, mineral and licorice. Well-integrated tannins give way to a perfumed finish.$10.00 $44.00Luna Beberide Tinto 1999
Big forward fruit that rounds off into cherry, cassis, violets w/elegant structure, silky tannins and way sexy finish$13.00 $60.00Bodegas y Viñedos Gancedo ‘Xestal’ ’03
A chewy dense palate with smokey red and black fruits, moderate tannins and good grip on the finish. 12 mos. French oak, unfiltered.$15.00 $66.00Dominio de Tares ‘Bembibre’ ’04
hand-picked from 80 year old vines. deeply-ruby red with lush, ripe black fruit, tones of violet, coffee and toasted oak after 18 months in French oak barrels$100.00Villa de Villa de Corullón Los Descendientes de Palacios ’04
From the Palacios family comes yet another fabulous wine - 80 year old vines from a select vineyard. Dark, deeply extracted fruit and aromas of black cherries, violets and licorice. This is a big wine with a big finish – a definite decant.$110.00Bodegas Viñedos Paixar ’02
This Project started by the Garcia brothers of Vega Sicilia fame features hand-picked clusters, low-yield vines, and a concentration of flavors you won’t forget. a deep, saturated matrix of slatey minerality, piquant cherries and ripe plums, with a beautiful tannic balance.$120.00Dominio de Tares ‘P3’ ’03
More delicious hand-picked grapes from 80 year old vines in a hundred year-old plot, ‘P3’. Plush, velvety, richly structured from 18 months in French oak, this wine is graciously fruity w/ tones of violet, big cherry, toasted oak, and cocoa. A definite decant$180.00Bodegas y Viñedos Paixar ’04
Oh mama this wine rocks my world! From the same family that makes the fabled Vega Sicilia line in Ribera del Duero comes this gorgeous, inky, transcendent wine. Full of old-vine minerality, the mouthfeel is dense, juicy, with dark berries and chewy acidity. Fantastic with grilled meats, rich cheeses and braises. Treat yourself and someone you love to this wine before I drink it all. tomas.$180.00
Ribera del Duero
The wine region everyone talks about for its big reds bursting with ripe, ruby fruits, rich, supple tannins and vibrant acidity. Mastering old vines, ripe fruit and barrel aging, these winemakers consistently produce some of the most delicious wines in the world (and drink most of it themselves!)
Vina Gormaz ’07 Tempranillo
Dense, supple and made from 50-year-old tempranillo vines, it delivers the plum and earth notes that make Ribera del Duero reds so rewarding$6.00 $24.00Epifanio'08 Tempranillo
From the same 80 year-old vines that gives us Erial and Erial TF comes this simple, non-reserva, full-bodied wine with ripe, dark berry fruit, smooth tannins and a great value. Epifanio we love you!$7.00 $27.00Erial ’07
100% tempranillo grapes from 80 year old vines; this wine is ripe with plums, figs, and spicy aromas. Sophisticated balance between fruit, acidity, and supple tannins, this wine is very complex and concentrated, lingering on the palate. This wine is a remarkable find, one of the best from this region.$10.00 $44.00Bodegas J.C. Conde Neo ‘Sentido’ ’06
Dark ruby and jammy, this deeply-layered Ribera is rich and perfumed with cedar, blueberry and vanilla and a steal!$13.00 $58.50Condado de Haza ’06
Incredibly sexy and elegant with super ripe aromas of raspberry, espresso, cherry skin, and black licorice.$14.50 $66.00Pesquera Crianza ’06
A wonderful vintage featuring a superb balance of vibrant fruit, silky texture,and powerful finish; bright on the palate w/ dark, purple and black fruit; great finesse in a deep, powerful wine…a must have!$16.00 $70.00Astrales ’03
Another big red w/ chewy fruit from Ribera del Duero 17 months in the barrel produces beautiful aromas of vanilla, black raspberry, cedar and toasted oak finishing w/ long, silky tannins.$75.00Pago de Carraovejas Crianza ‘06
A lightly acidic blend of tinto fino and cab sav. This vintage is from a very hot autumn,w/ long maturation, well-ripened grapes that aged 12 months in French then American oak barrels. Intense cherry notes and ripe fruit, well-balanced & full-bodied w/ vibrant flavor.$80.00Erial Tradicion Familia ‘05
Another beauty from the family Rivera-Aparicio this time from 100% 80 year old tempranillo vines producing the expected deep color extraction yet fragrant, spicy fruit and bouquet. Cloves, persimmon, blackberries and pepper abound. Savor each mouthful!.$87.00Finca Torremilanos ‘Cyclo’ '05
Rich, inky and hedonistic describes this wine from 85 year-old tempranillo vines with a touch of Cabernet and Merlot. This wine displays deeply integrated tannins, perfumed with cassis, licorice and cedar from 18 months in French oak. Give this wine some space.$100.00Bohórquez ‘04
Like many wines from this region, Bohórquez displays an intense, ripe fruit with good acidity. This saturated, big red is from 85%
tempranillo and 15% Cabernet and is aged 15 months in oak. It is loaded with ripe, black fruit, toasted almonds and an amazing balance. You’ll love its big flavors and beautifully crafted finish with each glass you drink. linger over this wine.
$100.00Hacienda Monasterio 2004
80% Tinto Fino, 10% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has an open and expressive nose of violets, lilies, black currants, and spice with intense layers of concentrated sweet fruit, excellent balance, and a sense of elegance.$110.00Pago de Carraovejas Tinto Reserva ’03
What can be said about this intensely concentrated, dark cherry yet elegant wine that spends 12 months in American and French oak... plush, deep floral notes w/background flavors of pepper, coffee and jammy finish. A definite decant.$115.00Pesquera Reserva ’04
Impressive, complex, deep ripefruit & silky tannins on the finish balance harmoniously w/ layered dense fruit, notes of espresso, toast, and mineral elements. This wine showcases Tempranillo at its finest.$117.00Punta Esencia ‘Neo’ ’06
Elegant yet bold w/ smoky, silky tannins overlaid w/ cassis, figs, and ripe black fruits – drink it now this wine is fabulous!$186.00
Ribera del Queiles
Navarra is often regarded as the ‘most-French-like’ of the Spanish wine regions due to its proximity to France. The wines are big-shouldered, big, tannic, and muscular in depth and flavor, and very delicious
Guelbenzu ‘Vierlas’ ’06
Beautiful ‘New World’ blend of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Merlot, Syrah and Cab – velvety smooth and sexy$8.00 $31.00Guelbenzu Evo ’05
From Navarra and showing signs of French influence a big shouldered blend is another new world blend of Cabernet,Tempranillo, Garnacha and Merlot$13.00 $50.00Guelbenzu Lautus ‘99
More greatness from Navarra, this big red bears resemblance to its French cousins across the border in a new world blend of Cab, Tempranillo, Garnacha and Merlot$142.00
Very Special Wines
These selections represent the best in contemporary Spanish winemaking at tremendous value. MAS is proud to be able to offer these and other selections created from old, sometimes ancient vines, barrel-aging traditions and new techniques in blending that produce incredible character in fruit, structure, and finish with finesse one usually sees in the best Burgundy and Pinot Noir wines. These are our most recent selections:
Artazuri Garnacha ’07 (Navarra)
Approachable and beautifully constructed with a spicy balsamic backdrop and refined, polished tannins$6.00 $22.00Alceño Tinto ’08 (Jumilla)
A blend of monastrell, tempranillo and syrah this simple wine has great body, ripe fruit and a smooth finish$6.00 $22.00Legado Muñoz ’08 (Tierra de Castilla)
Medium-bodied, aromas of cherry and plum, hints of espresso and bitter chocolate. Juicy red and black fruit flavors, a vibrant acid streak.$6.00 $22.00Primitivo Quiles ‘Cono 4’ ’08 (Alicante)
Muted fruits into fall spices with moderate acidity and soft tannins.$7.00 $24.00Vinos de Terruños ‘Siete7’ ’08 (Navarra)
Deliciou blend of tempranillo and garnacha, bright mineral red berry fruit reminiscent of good cru beaujolais for a fraction of the price.$7.00 $26.00Bodegas Castaño ‘Hecula’ Yecla ‘05
Perhaps our best-kept value,’ Hecula’ is uncomplicated with long, soft tannins, aromas of ripe black cherries and licorice.$8.00 $29.00Castell de Remei ‘Gotum Bru’ ’06 Costers del Segre
a new world blend made in traditional cellars – this wine has big shoulders, full-ripe fruit, and a spicy finish$8.00 $30.00Bodegas Vinae Mureri ‘Muret’ ’04 (Aragón)
Dark ruby-colored, a spicy, red cherry and red currant nose. Excellent concentration, a good core of fruit, abundant tannins$8.00 $30.00Cellars Can Blau ‘Can Blau’ ‘08(Monstant)
A blend of Mazuela, Garnacha and Syrah that produces this inky, pepper-scented, full-bodied Mediterranean Red wine$8.00 $32.00Bodegas los Aljibes ‘Aljibes’ (Tierra de Castilla) ’05
A blend of Mazuela, Garnacha and Syrah that produces this inky, pepper-scented, full-bodied Mediterranean Red wine$8.50 $32.00Primitivo Quiles ‘Raspay’ ’03 (Alicante)
Old-school structure, Intense, richly woody, and jammy bouquet. Mellow, rounded, mature with hints of wood, spices and ripe fruit.$9.00 $40.00Bodegas Bernabé Navarro ‘Beryna’ ’07 (Alicante)
this superb wine absolutely thrills your taste buds with saturated cherries, blueberries and cedar aromas. Hand-crafted from free-run juices this wine is bold and elegant, sweet and slutty at the same time$11.00 $44.00Dehesa La Granja ’02 (Tierra Del Vino, Zamora)
From the hands of Alejandro Fernandez comes this–chewy, inky, darkly spiced, ripe fruit leading into complex flavors of black licorice, sweet oak with serious tannins.$11.00 $44.00Cellers de Capçanes Costers del Gravet ’05 (Monstant)
Adjacent to Priorato, Monstant produces stunning wines full of licorice, black fruits, cassis and elegant tannins$11.00 $44.00El Vinculo ’03 (La Mancha)
From the hands of Alejandro Fernandez comes this–chewy, inky, darkly spiced, ripe fruit leading into complex flavors of black licorice, sweet oak with serious tannins$11.00 $44.00Bodegas Jaume Mesquida ’05 Mallorca
What a find! From the sun-drenched shores of Mallorca comes this intensely concentrated, smooth as silk red loaded w/ripe blackberries, , figs, lavender, toasted oak and leather. Made from the rare varietal Callet, You won’t find a better wine at this price.$12.00 $47.00Sao Abrivat Mas Blanch I Jove (Costers del Segre) '06
Beautiful blend of tempranillo, black Grenache, cabernet and merlot from a tiny but important production area$13.00 $49.00Aljibes Syrah '04 (Tierra de Castilla)
another fantastic wine from aljibes, 100% hand-picked Syrah grapes, aged 10 months in oak barrels, producing an intense aroma with complex flavor profile of dark berries, hints of cassis and violet with great balance and long silky tannins.$13.00 $56.00Cérvoles ’05 (Costers del Segre)
full-bodied, spicy, elegantly dry. there’s no shortage of pepper spice, forward notes of bing cherries, and ripe, black fruits – this wine will stand up on its own but should be enjoyed with our boldest foods and flavors.$18.00 $80.00Alto Moncayo Garnacha ’05 (Campo De Borja)
Sexy. Racy. Juicy. Plump with mouthfuls of ripe raspberries, ruby, garnet, violets and a big finish$90.00Bodegas El Nido “Clio” Jumilla ‘07
An elegant blend creates this deep, sublime, satiny-smooth lusty long-legged red from the hot highlands of Jumilla.$100.00Château Musar ’99 (Lebanon)
Old world charm with the wisdom of ancient soils, Black pepper, black fruit, and a healthy amount of acidity to make this wine so well- balanced, elegant, silkyand a joy to drink. Spoil yourself!$120.00Mauro ’05 (Tierra de Castilla y Leon) Tempranillo
An amazing find this tempranillo blend, Very delicious aroma of ripe black fruits and vanilla. On the palate, we have layers of plums, cherries, and vanilla again, with wonderful acidity to balance the fruit. Give this wine some room and be rewarded. Definitely decant.$138.00Tierras De Luna Vino Tinto '01 (Castilla Y Leon)
Another new world blend of Tempranillo, Cab Sav, Merlot, and Garnacha this is one smooth red w/ licorice, vanilla, toasted oak, and forward fruit - savor this with someone special.$50.00Bodegas J.C. Conde Neo 'Sentido' '05 (Ribera del Duero)
dark ruby and jammy, this deeply-layered Ribera is rich and perfumed with cedar, blueberry and vanilla$50.00Exaltos "Cepas Viejas" Mencia (Bierzo)
A great find from Espana - 100% Mencia - concentrated, deeply extracted flavors from 60 year old vines - full of ripe red fruits: currants, red raspberry, vanilla, cedar, and bergamot. chef's new fave.$60.00Bodegas Maurodos San Roman
Fantastically concentrated wine made from 100% tempranillo 20 months in oak barrels - loads of blackberries, sexy mocha and tosted oak - new world style hits the big time with this vintage.$70.00Erial tf '04 (Ribera del Duero)
100% Tempranillo grapes from 80 year old vines; this wine is ripe with plums, figs, and spice aromas. Very complex and on the palate is concentrated and lingering. Sophisticated balance between fruit, acidity, and supple tannins. This wine is a remarkable find, new to the market and to impress.$75.00Palomero 1999 (Ribera del Duero)
a very special red from Isaac Fernandez, numbered bottles from a small batch (2500 cases) of barrel-aged wine from 80 year old vines. Unfiltered or fined, aged for 13 months in oak, this bold red has all the character of Tinto Fino and displays great suavity, seductiveness, and flavor one expects from Ribera del Duero. a great find and an ever greater value.$100.00
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