Gifts for Wine Lovers

Red Wine by Mas de Boislauzon from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France - Rhone. The wine, the 2006 Chateauneuf du Pape Le Tintot, shows meaty bacon fat notes intermixed with blueberry, truffle, and fresh mushrooms. Dense, tannic, and long, it should age effortlessly for...

Red Wine by Ch. Pibarnon from Provence, France - regions. A bouquet of fresh lavender, warmed in the sun; cranberries lightly poached in red wine. These stunning aromatics combine with what has to be the most lively, peppery nose we've ever experienced...

Red Wine by Domaine Famille Ligneres from Languedoc-Roussillon, France - regions. The name Las Vals means little valley in the local dialect. From the Roman fort perched high on Roland's Rock, one not only has a spectacular view of this breathtaking valley which is steeped in the history of the region, but also an understanding of the unique character of this terroir. Varietals: 85% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah A lovely nose of spicy cigar box, earth, and sweet black cherries. Luscious flavors of mouth-filling black plums and cherries with a long, lingering finish.

Red Wine by Cline from California. Our Ancient Vines Mourvedre offers a hint of Eucalyptus on the nose, distinct chocolate characteristics and a luscious deep plum fl avor. This scrumptious and unusually delightful wine has a...

Red Wine by Bodegas Hijos de Juan Gil from Spain. 100% Monastrell from 45 year old vines.  Deep violet. Aromas of blackcurrant, black tea, black berry, smoke. Very chewy and rich with good framing tannins and minerality.   A serious effort, the 2004 Juan Gil is fashioned from 45-year-old Mourvedre vines and is aged for 12 months in American and French oak. This rich, full-bodied, inky/purple-tinged cuvee exhibits aromas of scorched earth, blueberries, licorice, and pepper, a savory, layered texture, and remarkable opulence for a Mourvedre. Drink it over the next 3-4 years.  The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Bodegas Hijos de Juan Gil from Jumilla, Spain. Sweet spices and dark cherries with full bodied flavor usually reserved for wines twice the price; great with red meats. Grapes used for this wine come from old vineyards (average of forty years)...

Red Wine by Bodegas Olivares from Spain. The heat-loving Monastrell is known as Mourvedre in France's Rhone valley. Jumilla records show that Monastrell was used at least as early as the 15th century. Like the Rhone, Jumilla gets extremely...

Red Wine by Bodegas Castano from Spain. Deep ruby. Complex aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and flowers. Fleshy dark berry preserve flavors are deep and supple, with gentle acidity adding energy. A smoky note arrives with...

Red Wine by Bodegas Castano from Spain. Hecula is the name that Yecla received under the Roman Empire occupation. We have here a Mediterranean wine that should be drunk now and will remain in good condition for the next 3-4 years....

Red Wine by Bodegas Castano from Spain. 100% Monastrell.Bodegas Castano has long been an advocate of the Monastrell varietal in the zone and its use has increased in other bodegas as a result. Known as Mourvedre in France and other parts of the world, the varietal is perhaps best known for its influence on the wines of Chateauneuf-du-Pape where the terroir and climate is not dissimilar to that of Yecla with both benefiting from a very warm, Mediterranean climate with warm days and nights. The 2004 Hecula is a single vineyard selection of 100% Monastrell, 50% tank aged and 50% aged in French oak. It is slightly less ebullient but more serious than its younger sibling. Exhibiting aromas of toasty black fruits with milk chocolate in the background, this is a super-rich effort with terrific depth and concentration for its humble price. It is a remarkable value for drinking over the next few years. -The Wine Advocate

Red Wine by Casa Castillo from Spain. 100% Monastrell from the valley, fermentation in steel tanks under temperature control with a soft maceration of skins. After the malolactic fermentation the wine is aged in French and American...

Red Wine by Wrongo Dongo from Jumilla, Spain. Deep ruby/violet. Medium nose of blackberry, meat, German chocolate cake and earth. Round, rich mouth of berries, spice, leather and brown sugar. Fantastic wine for the price. ? The 2005 Wrongo Dongo (named after one of America's great wine personalities who made this expression infamous) is a beautifully tank-fermented and aged, full-bodied red offering abundant quantities of blue and black fruits, surprisingly silky tannin, and an up-front style. Some may call it internationally styled, but at $8, who's complaining?? The Wine Advocate