The Cotes de Castillon appellation takes its name from the pretty town of Castillon-la Bataille, which lies on the north bank of the Dordognee at the eastern gateway to the Bordeaux region. Vineyards lie to the east of St. Emilion.

The 2009 Haut Montpezat is made predominantly from Merlot. Supple with good concentration of fruit, it is soft and very approachable for a young wine. Enjoy over the course of the next 2-3 years. Great Bordeaux for the price. Excellent Value!

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Montpezat

 

 

Montepulciano, Sangiovese blend.

This is a smooth and rich red wine. I was blown away by the quality/price ratio in this wine, it is very dense and long, with dark fruit flavors. It is organic to boot.

In stock at John’s Market – $10.99

 

Casolare

 

 

Bodegas Monteabellon is located in the heart of Ribera del Duero. The inspiration behind this relatively new venture is Isaac Fernandez, nephew of the legendary Vega Sicillia ex-winemaker, Marino Garcia. Monteabellon is rich, approachable and has good weight and plenty of savory character. The lively black fruit has hints of licorice, and bay leaf spice.

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Avaniel

“For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore, nameless here forevermore.”

The Raven – Edgar Allen Poe “Lenore” Syrah has great spice, bright fruit, deep purple hues, and gorgeous texture and is really a steal for the quality it delivers. Pair this crowd pleasing wine with barbecued babyback ribs, a hearty lamb stew, your favorite burgers or just on it’s own. Lenore Syrah is made from 95% Syrah and 5% Grenache. The fruit comes from Erickson Vineyard, in the Columbia Valley, and Six Prong Vineyard, in the Horse Heaven Hills.

 

syrahIn stock at John’s Marketplace – $13.99

A pale silver wine with green tinges. A subtle nose of white flower, honey of acacia blossom, sweet spices with a touch of saffron, very fresh dry to the mouth with a deep final and rich texture.

One of the best value Viognier!

In stock at John’s Markeplace – $9.95

 

Winemaker’s notes: A blend of 85% Tempranillo and 15% Mazuelo. Intense red cherry color. Clean and bright. Complex aromas of stewed black berries with spicy touches of black pepper and mineral notes. Potent and fleshy, dominating its roundness in mouth which is due to its fine tannins provided by the ripe berries and its exceptional barrel-ageing. A long and very persistent finish. This wine is a great match with grilled and stewed meat. It also goes well with oven-baked fish or fish in sauce as well as cold meats and strong, dry cheeses. critical acclaim: “The 2004 Reserva is a blend of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo aged for 18 months in French and American oak. Dark crimson-colored, it reveals an alluring nose of cedar, spice box, tobacco, black cherry, and blackberry. On the palate it displays considerable finesse along with plenty of ripe, spicy red and black fruit, a silky texture, and excellent balance. This lengthy effort will continue to evolve for another 2-3 years and offer prime drinking from 2011 to 2020.” 90 Points The Wine Advocate

In stock at John’s Marketplace – $15.99

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