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-
2008 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................
-WHITE
WINE-
2008 MARQUÉS DE IRÚN, RUEDA $13.99
100% Verdejo grapes
grown at a cool 2500 feet above sea level. If you are a fan of Sauvignon Blanc you will love this wine. Pungent, lemon-lime
flavors with mouthwatering acidity. Enjoy with seafood and fresh cold summer salads.
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 ROCABERDI, VINO TINO, 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
2006 BODEGAS NUMANTHIA TERMES, "TERMES", TORO $29.99
2004 MARC RIPOLL SANS, PRIORAT, "CLOSA BATLLET", GRATALLOPS $54.00
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
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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.
