SPANISH FLAMENCO
( Best
enjoyed with a copita (Small Sherry glass) of chilled Lustau Manzanilla Sherry.)
Read
more about enjoying Sherry with Food at the end of this page.
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- SPAIN -
(Including
Sherry)
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CAVA
(SPARKLING WINE)
NV JUAME SERRA
(CRISTALINO), BRUT ROSÉ, CAVA $8.99
NV
JUAME SERRA (CRISTALINO), BRUT, CAVA $8.99
NV
MONTSARRA, BRUT, CAVA, CATALONIA $15.99
NV RIMARTS,
CAVA, BRUT RESERVA, CATALONIA $19.99
Rimarts Cava is a recent addition to the American market. As a long time Cava lover,
I must tell you that this is an exceptional Cava with more flavors than most. From the village of Sant Sadurnì d'Anoia,
in the Penedès region south of Barcelona, this is a family operation run by two brothers, Ricard and Ernest Martinez.
They make only 5000 cases a year and the wines have at least two years of aging prior to release. Two bottles, 6 Schott Zwiesel
Champagne glasses, instant party.
-ROSADO (ROSÉ) WINE-
2009 PERE GUARDIOLA, ROSADO, "FLORESTA", EMPORDÀ- COSTA
BRAVA $9.99
50% Garnacha, 40% Merlot & 10% Mazuela grapes. Located North of Barcelona and just south of France,
family owned since 1871. Wonderfully fruity and dry. Guess what I will be drinking all summer long? 99 bottles of wine on
the wall, 99 bottles of wine................
2009 BODEGAS MUGA, ROSADO, RIOJA
$12.99
-WHITE WINE-
2009
PERE GUARDIOLA, ROCABERDI BLANCO, CATALUNYA $8.99
2008 SETE CEPAS, ALBARIÑO, RÍAS BAIXAS $14.99
Spain's Northwest
region of Galicia is now making some of the best white wines to be produced in the country. The Albariño grape makes
outstanding, crisp, fresh, dry white wines and is really versatile with tapas of all sorts. Made by seven brothers, can you
imagine the final decision process?
2008 BODEGAS MUGA, BLANCO, RIOJA $17.99
2008 GRAMONA, "GESSAMÍ, PENEDÈS, $19.99
One of Catalonia's best kept wine secrets. A blend
of four grapes, primarily Muscat with Sauvignon Blanc and Gewürztraminer. Slightly off-dry and fruity, 11.5% alcohol
and wonderfully refreshing.
2008 TXAKOLI TXOMIN ETANIZ, TXOMIN ETXANIZ, BASQUE $24.99
-RED WINE-
2008 BODEGAS BORSAO, VIÑA
BORGIA, CAMPO DE BORJA $7.99
2008 PERE GUARDIOLA, ROCABERDI, VINO TINTO, CATALUYNA $8.99
60% Garnacha & 40% Mazuela (Carignan) grapes. After traveling 6000 miles to the store, this delicious red wine is still
only $8.99, how do they do it? A lighter, fruity, dry red wine for any occasion. Pizza, pasta, grilled chicken, just enjoy.
Only $8.09 per bottle by the case.
2007 BODEGAS Y VIÑEDOS DEL JALÓN, "VIÑA
ALARBA", OLD VINES GRENACHE, CALATAYUD $10.99
2008 AGRICOLA DE BORJA, "TRES PICOS", BORSAO, GARNACHA,
BORJA $16.99
2007 XAVIER CLUA, "EL SOLA D'EN POL", TERRA ALTA $11.99
40%
Garnatxa, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 10% Ull de Llebre & 10% Merlot. Delicious!
2007
PERE GUARDIOLA, "FLORESTA", EMPORDÀ- COSTA BRAVA $11.99
65% Garnacha & 35% Syrah grapes.
2008 JOSEP MARIE VENDRELL, MONTSANT, "SERÈ" $13.99
Made from 80% Garnacha
& 20% Cariñena grapes.
2005 JOSEP MARIE VENDRELL, L'ALLEU, MONTSANT $24.99
Made from Garnacha,
Cariñena, & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
2004 BODEGAS PIQUERAS, "CASTILLO
DE ALMANSA RESERVA, ALMANSA $14.99
60% Monastrell (Mourvèdre) & 40% Cencibel (Tempranillo) grapes.
2006 SCALA DEI, PRIORAT, "NEGRE" $19.99
100% Grenache Negre grapes from the Catalan
village of Scala Dei.
2003 BODEGAS BILBAINAS, RIOJA RESERVA, "LA VICALANDA"
$29.99
2007 ZUAZO GASTON, RIOJA, VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA $13.99
Do you ever wonder
what your wine merchant drinks? No, not 1947 Bordeaux, but everyday great wines. Well, this has been my new house favorite
for the money. The 2007 is another fantastic vintage, deep, juicy, very peppery and classic Tempranillo flavors. A holiday
party no brainer. $12.59 per bottle by the case.
2007 VIÑA HERMINIA, RIOJA $11.99
100% Tempranillo grapes, outstanding value in Rioja.
2004 ZUAZO GASTON, RIOJA,
RESERVA $24.99
2005 BODEGAS MUGA, RIOJA RESERVA, RIOJA $29.99
2005
BODEGAS ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ (PESQUERA), TINTO PESQUERA, RIBERA DEL DUERO $34.99
2001
CHIVITE, GRAN FUEDO RESERVA, NAVARRA $19.99
80% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon & 10% Merlot grapes from
Navarra.
2001 CHIVITE, "COLECCION 125", RESERVA, NAVARRA, $49.99
A delicious blend of Tempranillo, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Northern Spain. 2001 was an excellent vintage
for the Chivite winery. Since 1647.
2000 BODEGAS MUGA, RIOJA GRAN RESERVA, "PRADO
ENEA" $65.00
2005 BODEGAS MUGA, RIOJA, "TORRE MUGA" $95.00
2005 CELLER DEL PONT, PRIORAT, "LO GIVOT" $80.00
2005
COSTERS DEL SIURANA, PRIORAT, "MISERERE", GRATALLOPS $85.00
- MOSCATEL -
NV SALVADOR POVEDA, MOSCATEL, ALICANTE, 750ML $9.99
- SHERRY-JEREZ-XÉRÈS -
We proudly feature a wide range
of outstanding Sherries from Lustau.
HIDALGO, MANZANILLA, "LA
GITANA" -500ML- $14.99
The wine critics are raving about this superb Manzanilla sherry. This classic sherry has
a pale straw color, salty seaside freshness and a dry, tangy, yet rich flavor. Serve chilled by itself or with dinner.
Stephen Tanzer - 97 points
Wine & Spirits Magazine - 92 points
LUSTAU,
MANZANILLA, "PAPIRUSA" -375ML- $9.99
LUSTAU, MANZANILLA, "PAPIRUSA" $15.99
LUSTAU, LIGHT FINO, "JARANA" -375ML- $9.99
LUSTAU, LIGHT FINO, "JARANA" $15.99
LUSTAU, PUERTA
FINO, SOLERA RESERVA $15.99
LUSTAU, DRY AMONTILLADO, "LOS ARCOS" -375ML- $9.99
LUSTAU,
DRY AMONTILLADO, "LOS ARCOS" $15.99
LUSTAU, RARE AMONTILLADO, "ESCUADRILLA" $24.99
LUSTAU, AMONTILLADO,
ALMACENISTA, "OBREGON 1/10" $38.99
LUSTAU, PALO CORTADO, "PENINSULA"
$24.99
LUSTAU, DRY OLOROSO, "DON NUÑO" $24.99
LUSTAU,
EAST INDIA SOLERA $25.99
A medium-sweet, rich Olorosso.
LUSTAU, MOSCATEL SUPERIOR, "EMILIN"
$27.99
LUSTAU, DELUXE CREAM, "CAPATAZ ANDRES", 750ML $18.99
LUSTAU,
RARE CREAM "SOLERA SUPERIOR" -375ML- $13.99
LUSTAU, PEDRO XIMENEZ, "SAN EMILIO" $27.99
LUSTAU, TINTILLA DE ROTA, 750ML $49.99
A unique wine produced from "Tinta" grapes grown in the sandy soils
around the town of Rota, in the Jerez production zone. Viscous, with an unmistakable dark reddish color. Redolent of ripe
fruit. Rich, sweet, velvety and soft in the mouth, well balanced, with a long finish, showing the wine's great age. Enjoy
with rich desserts, cakes and pastries, or pour a little over the best quality vanilla ice cream. This wine can also accompany
a cheese course, or simply serve as a digestif for the sweet-toothed. Serve at cool room temperature.
-MONTILLA-MORILES-
The Montilla-Moriles wine region is located about 125
miles north and inland of the Sherry region and makes wines in a similar style. These wines are well worth exploring
for their outstanding quality and character, highly recommended.
2004 ALVEAR, FINO EN RAMA, 500ML
$15.99
"En Rama" means that the wine is unblended and unfiltered to enhance its individuality. This
is a unique product, the first ever made "single vineyard" Fino in modern history. A bone dry Sherry that is
perfect with tapas, shellfish. cheese, olives, hors d'oeuvres and salads. 100% Pedro Ximenez grapes. The Alvear Winery was
founded in 1729.
2005 ALVEAR, PEDRO XIMÉNEZ, DE AÑADA, 375ML $23.99
100% sun-dried Pedro Ximenez
grapes. Wonderfully sweet with dessert or enjoyed as dessert.
- ENJOYING SHERRY WITH
FOOD -
With its range and diversity of styles, Sherry
is one of the most versatile of all wines. Think of a food, and there will be a Sherry to accompany it.
