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Please join us this Saturday. Howard Friedman of South River Imports is back yet again to show some superb favorites from his portfolio. We keep asking Howard back for many reasons. The wines are great, his passion for all things Spain is second to none, and he every customer leaves the table with a smile on their face (and a bottle or 3 as well!). A long-time veteran of the wine business in DC, Howard worked on the wholesale side for many years, then moved to retail and now has started a very successful importing business focusing on the wines of Spain. He also runs wine-centric tours to Spain that have been a huge hit with many of our customers. Please stop by Saturday, we promise you won't be disappointed.
Howard will pour the following:
A rare white wine from Bierzo- Casar de Burbia is amongst the best in this region.
Casar de Burbia – Godello
Casar de Burbia is a winery that focuses on quality in the excellent expression of its wines, proof of the constant efforts made to capture all of the essences provided by the privileged terroir of El Bierzo.
They are a family-run winery from the region El Bierzo (Spain), which has been making wines in the traditional way for more than two decades. Their wines are made with Mencía and Godello grapes from their own vineyards (27 Ha) located in the Camino de Santiago at an altitude of 900 meters over the sea level.
The vineyard is arranged into 42 plots, classified according to their altitude, orientation and soil characteristics. They are artisan and limited. Experienced in the winemaking process and knowledge of the Terroir.
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2020 Casar de Burbia - Mencia Hombros
"A hint of dark chocolate and crushed stones to the glossy berries and cherries. Medium to full body on the palate with chalky tannins and a long and almost airy finish. Delicious now"
92 Points James Suckling
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Two new Catalan arrivals from Ramon Canals. We are the only shop in the USA with these wines!
2020 Ramon Canals - Garnatxa Negra Montsant Siana
Lovely notes of indigo in its color – aged for 9 months in French & American oak – well balanced fruit flavors accented with a touch of light oak and notable minerality, keeping the
very long finish capped with delightful spice
Perfect with barbequed meats and blue cheese
500cs produced
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2020 Ramon Canals - Priorat Sentiments
VALUE ALERT! A FIRST-RATE PRIORAT FOR $20!
A truly remarkable blend of Grenache, Samsó and Syrah from the best vineyards; Medium body; 12 months in oak; concentrated fruit that displays spice and herbal notes in the mouth as the wine opens and develops.
It is a wine to discover with patience and decanting
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PAGO DE LOS CAPELLANES
RIBERA DEL DUERO
In the Burgos region of Spain, lies the village of Pedrosa de Duero and it is here in the "Golden Triangle" at about 2600 feet that the 100 hectares of vineyards are planted on hillsides of clay and limestone. Exacting attention to what the land can yield is shown in the fact that only about 4400 kilos of grapes as opposed to the almost 6300 kilos allowed by the D.O. council are harvested. Low yields, modern wire trained and en vaso vines of Tinto Fino are meticulously cared for and hand-picked at harvest. Whole cluster, cold fermentation for between 22 and 35 days is used to assure maximum extraction, and during this process the developing must is pumped over daily. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally in oak barrels or in tank depending on the wine. Five different types of barrels are used for the Joven/Roble. Twice Named "Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirits Magazine.
2019 Pago de los Capellanes - Reserva
The 2019 Reserva comes from old vines in Pedrosa del Duero in Ribera del Duero and was aged up to 19 months in French oak barrels. Garnet-red in hue. The aromas range widely, from strawberry to plum, along with balsamic hints of herbs and jam. Plush and creamy, the robust but fine tannins support a structured, surprisingly nimble mouthfeel with good depth and energy. The Reserva is a long-lasting, ripe Ribera red.
93 Points Joaquin Hidalgo Vinous Media
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