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El Coto Crianza Rioja 2013

El Coto Crianza Rioja 2013 

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El Coto Crianza Rioja 2013

Dark ruby color. Nose of black berries, spices, smoke, vanilla and oak. Silky mouth feel where the oak flavors coats the fruit without any excess. The smoky and spicy notes with the vanilla with garnish the finish. Could get some air in a decanter to help the wine being even more expressive. Good+ (88) 

Made of Tempranillo. Aged 12 months in new Amerian oak barrels, then 6 months before release. Alcohol level of 13%

Available in SAQ stores for 16,10$ (Code SAQ : 11254188)

El Coto de Rioja’s website: elcoto.com

Sample proposed by Les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Juan Gil Pasico Monastrell-Shiraz Jumilla 2015

Juan Gil Pasico Monastrell-Shiraz Jumilla 2015

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Juan Gil Pasico Monastrell-Shiraz Jumilla 2015 

The bold and rich but drinkable wine lover are not alone. Real deal are not that commonly found too, especially if you seek for quality. May not be the preferred style for those who like light wines, this dark wine with aromas and flavors of ripe black berries, spices, meat notes will charm you without breaking the bank! It makes this wine then a perfect recommadation for the « affordable wine of the week»!

Blend of monastrell and shiraz grapes. Alcohol level of 14% 

Available in SAQ stores for 11,90$ (Code SAQ : 12990152)

Bodegas Juan Gil’s website: bodegasjuangil.com

They are represented in Québec by Vins Balthazard: vinsbalthazard.com

Paco & Lola Lolo Rias Baixas 2015

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Paco & Lola Lolo Rias Baixas 2015

Pale color with green hue. Very lemony nose with salty notes that brings up lot of freshness. Bright and also refreshing on the palate, this wine is tasty with flavors of lemon with a salty and enjoyable green touch. We want summer to fully enjoy this wine on the patio! Good+ (88)

Made of 100% Albarino grapes. Aged in tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 15,95$ (Code SAQ : 13089868)

Bodegas Paco & Lola’s website: pacolola.com

This producter is represented in Québec by Les Vins Dupré:  lucdupre.wixsite.com

Paco & Lola Lolo Rias Baixas 2015

Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2010

Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2010

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Coto de Imaz Rioja Reserva 2010

Dark cherry color. Nose of smoke, berries, spices and oak, all together in an elegant and noble way. Wide and long on the the palate, medium concentration on the same flavor profile as the aromas detected on the nose, with a soft and balanced touch of oak. Classic Rioja wine well made. Good+ (88)

Made of 100%  Tempranillo. Aged 17 months in American oak barrels, then spends a minimum of one year in bottle prior to release. Alcool level of 13,5%

Available in SAQ stores for 23,05$ (Code SAQ : 10857569)

El Coto’s website: elcoto.com

El Coto is represented in Québec by les Sélections Fréchette: selectionsfrechette.com

Faustino V Reserva Rioja 2009

Faustino V Reserva Rioja 2009

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Faustino V Reserva Rioja 2009

Dark red cherry color. Nose of berries, spices (cinnamon and vanilla) and oak. Smooth on the palate with classical flavors of berries, spices and vanilla, plus rich but round oak notes. Good+

Made of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo. Aged 16 months in American oak barrels. Alcohol level of 13,5% 

Available in SAQ stores for 19,95$ (Code SAQ : 10857497)

Bodegas Faustino’s website: bodegasfaustino.com

Sample proposed by Select Wines: selectwines.ca

Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 2014

Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 2014

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Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera del Duero 2014

Dark cherry color. Nose of black berries, savory herbs, spices, it’s fresh and almost feels finesse coming from the glass. Explosive palate, mouth coating with pretty flavors of black berries, then spices and a hint of vanilla. Well made even if in a seductive style, but still this will hold many years. Very good (89)

This wine is considered by Robert Parker Jr. as the best Spanish wine under 20$ (US). This wine is made of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged 12 months in 3 wine use French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 24,05$ (Code SAQ : 11881940)

Finca Villacreces website: villacreces.com

Sample proposed by Réserve et Sélection (Trialto): trialto.co

My tasting note on this wine from the 2012 vintage

Bodegas Murviedro Agarena Utiel-Requena 2014

Bodegas Murviedro Agarena Utiel-Requena 2014

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Bodegas Murviedro Agarena Utiel-Requena 2014

Dark cherry color. Nose of black fruits, nutmeg, smoke and wet earth. Flavors of black berries, spices, smoke, earth and raisins. Very affordable! Good (87)

Made of 70% Tempranillo, 30% Cabernet-Sauvignon. Aged in stainless tanks. Alcohol level of 12,5%

Available at the SAQ for 10,10$ (Code SAQ : 00620674)

Bodegas Murviedro’s website: murviedro.es

Sample proposed by la Société de vins fins: sdvf.ca

Agricolas Aguaza SA RA DA Seleccion Almansa 2009

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Agricolas Aguaza SA RA DA Seleccion Almansa 2009

Dark cherry color. Nose of smoke, small black berries and a handfull of spice notes. Powerfull yet controlled it does offer nice fruit flavors, some spices and a touch of smoke. The acidiy adds to its balance. Interresting wine and low priced, making this wine more attractive. Good+ (88)

Made of 60% Garnacha Tintorera and 40% Monastrell. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 15,30$ (Code SAQ : 12744816)

Producer’s website: agricolasaguaza.com

Represented in Québec by: sdvf.ca

Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011

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Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011

Dark cherry color. Powerful nose of pepper, fruit notes and smoke. Flavors of spicy berries where pepper comes again same for the smoky twist. A little harsh at first, the finish has some heat but it silky and tasty. Good (87)

Made of 35% Tempranillo, 35% Merlot and 30% de Syrah. Aged 12 months in oak barrels, 90% being from France, the other 10% from the US. Alcohol level of 14%

Available at the SAQ for 18,10$ (Code SAQ : 11222901)

Producer’s website : pagodecirsus.com

Their representative in Québec : vinsdandurand.com

Sample tasted during an activity related to the Grande dégustation de Montréal

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Pago de Cirsus Vendimia Seleccionada Navarra 2011_2

Parés Baltà Cava Brut

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Parés Baltà Cava Brut

Light gold color with fine bubbles. Not very intense on the palate, it still shows lemon notes with limestone minerality and green apples flavors. Good acidity level and length that brings up the rather thin mid palate. Not very complex, but fresh with an high drinkability level ! Among the best bubbly in that price range. Good+ (88)

Made of Parellada (58%), Macabeo (25%), Xarel·lo (17%). First fermentation in stainless tnaks then second fermentation in bottle following the traditional method. Aged up to 18 months in bottle before release. Alcohol level of 11,5%

Available at the for 17,45$ (Code SAQ : 10896365)

Producer’s website : paresbalta.com

Represented in Québec by : trialto.com

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