Marqués de Murrieta 2007 Rioja Reserva I recently reviewed Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta’s Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2005, see my June 27, 2014 Cellar Selection review, which is their outstanding flagship wine made only in exceptional years. Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta was founded by Luciano Francisco Ramon de Murrieta in 1852. He spent his youth in Peru and then moved to London. In 1844, Luciano settled in Spain and decided to make wine. In 1878, he purchased the 300-hectares Ygay Estate in the Rioja Alta. Queen Isabel II made him Marquesado de Murrieta; and so the estate of Marqués de Murrieta was born. In 1983, Bodegas Marqués de…
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La Rioja Alta S.A. 1994 Viña Arana Reserva On the 10th of July 1890, five Basque and Rioja families shared their passion for wine and founded “Sociedad Vinicola De La Rioja Alta” in what is known as the Haro Station District. That day was the start of an ongoing searching for excellence that their descendants still pursue today. The company changed its name to “LA RIOJA ALTA” in 1891, and in 1941 the company took on its present name, LA RIOJA ALTA, S.A. A year later, chairman of the board, Leandro Ardanza Angulo, registered the renowned brand name, “Viña Ardanza”. To give you a little taste of the town of…
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Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2005 Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta was founded by Luciano Francisco Ramon de Murrieta in 1852. He spent his youth in Peru and then moved to London. In 1844, Luciano settled in Spain and decided to make wine. In 1878, he purchased the 300-hectares Ygay Estate in the Rioja Alta. Queen Isabel II made him Marquesado de Murrieta; and so the estate of Marqués de Murrieta was born. In 1983, Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta was sold to Vicente Cebrián-Sagarriga, Count of Creixell, the father of Vicente Dalmau Cebrián-Sagarriga. Today, Vicente’s son, Vicente Dalmau is in charge, with his sister Cristina, together…
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Altos de Luzón 2007 Bodegas Luzón Another Polar Vortex! Looking to warm up I reached for lush Spanish red from Bodegas Luzón, a wine from Jumilla, which is sure to warm you up a bit. The Jumilla region has been growing grapes and making wine for over 5,000 years. The climate in Jumilla is somewhat challenging with warm summers, little rain and cold winters, even snow at times, so the vines must be able to withstand the extreme changes. The vines, planted in rocky soil and limestone, are spaced far apart due to the lack of irrigation, resulting in low yields with concentrated fruit, thick skins, good sugar and acidity. …
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Looking for something easy to drink to stand up to a chicken dish that has a big flavor from some of the ingredients, like olives and capers? I came across a 2007 El Coto Rioja Crianza, Special Cuvee. I have had the El Coto Reserve offerings and thought they were great wines and I was eager to try this one. El Coto’s roots date back to 1970 and it took 5 years to get their first bottle to market. In 1997 they became the first Spanish Winery Group to be listed on the stock exchange. The 2007 El Coto is 100% Tempranillo grapes from three zones having different soil compositions:…