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Jul 28, 2021
Wine & Spirits August 2021 - ESENCIA DIVIÑA 2020
Reviews by Joshua Greene – August 2021 - ESENCIA DIVIÑA 2020 More >
Jul 28, 2021
Wine & Spirits August 2021 - CONDE DE SUBIRATS ROSÉ NV
Reviews by Joshua Greene – August 2021 - CONDE DE SUBIRATS ROSÉ NV More >
Jul 28, 2021
Wine & Spirits August 2021 - 1+1=3 CYGNUS CAVA BRUT NV
Reviews by Joshua Greene – August 2021 - 1+1=3 CYGNUS CAVA BRUT NV More >
Jul 28, 2021
Wine & Spirits August 2021 - FINCA LUNA BEBERIDE 2018
Reviews by Joshua Greene – August 2021 - FINCA LUNA BEBERIDE 2018 More >
Jul 23, 2021
Washington Post July 23, 2021
Washington Post Review July 23, 2021 – Dave McIntyre
A Long Island pioneer winery brings us a top-notch crisp and juicy rosé to slake our thirst and cut through the summer’s heat. We also have a citrusy white from Sicily to match with lighter fare or seafood, reds from Australia and Spain to conjure the outdoors, and a new line of wines promoting organic viticulture around the world. ... More >
A Long Island pioneer winery brings us a top-notch crisp and juicy rosé to slake our thirst and cut through the summer’s heat. We also have a citrusy white from Sicily to match with lighter fare or seafood, reds from Australia and Spain to conjure the outdoors, and a new line of wines promoting organic viticulture around the world. ... More >
Jun 17, 2021
VINOUS June 2021
Atlantic Spain: It’s Always About the Weather… (June 2021) – Josh Raynolds More >
May 21, 2021
Wine Review Online May 21, 2021
Today’s Featured Wine - May 21, 2021 Issue – Michael Franz More >
May 14, 2021
Washington Post May 14, 2021
Washington Post Review May 14, 2021 – Dave McIntyre
Three standout wines from Spain highlight our list this week: a delicious albariño from Rias Baixas in Galicia and two natural wines from central Spain. We round out the list with affordable whites from France and Italy. ... More >
Three standout wines from Spain highlight our list this week: a delicious albariño from Rias Baixas in Galicia and two natural wines from central Spain. We round out the list with affordable whites from France and Italy. ... More >
May 11, 2021
Wine Review Online May 11, 2021
Today’s Featured Wine – May 11, 2021 Issue – Michael Franz More >
May 07, 2021
Washington Post May 7, 2021
Washington Post Review May 7, 2021 – Dave McIntyre
It’s rosé season, so here are three to pair with the warm spring weather. We have a delightfully unusual Spanish rosado that might spark Proustian memories of childhood candies and two classically styled pinks from Provence. We top off the list with two for the natural wine crowd: a Spanish red with no sulfites added and a white from Georgia made from a grape indigenous to the “birthplace of wine.” ... More >
It’s rosé season, so here are three to pair with the warm spring weather. We have a delightfully unusual Spanish rosado that might spark Proustian memories of childhood candies and two classically styled pinks from Provence. We top off the list with two for the natural wine crowd: a Spanish red with no sulfites added and a white from Georgia made from a grape indigenous to the “birthplace of wine.” ... More >
Apr 30, 2021
Washington Post April 30, 2021
Washington Post Review April 30, 2021 – Dave McIntyre
At just $12, this Spanish garnacha is the prototype of a fun, juicy red wine ... More >
At just $12, this Spanish garnacha is the prototype of a fun, juicy red wine ... More >
Apr 22, 2021
VINOUS April 2021
Rioja: The Past Is Always Present (April 2021) – Josh Raynolds More >
Apr 16, 2021
Washington Post April 16, 2021
Washington Post Review April 16, 2021 – Dave McIntyre More >
Mar 01, 2021
View From The Cellar Issue #92 March/April 2021
Recently Tasted Spanish and Portuguese Wines Part Two – John Gilman More >
Mar 01, 2021
VINOUS March 2021
Mediterranean Spain: Where to Start? (Mar 2021) – Josh Raynolds More >
Feb 01, 2021
View From The Cellar Jan/Feb 2021
Recently Tasted Spanish and Portuguese Wines February 2021 - John Gilman More >
Nov 01, 2020
New Press - Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirits Magazine publishes their highly acclaimed Buying Guide of the very best wines from the past year’s tastings... ... More >
Oct 15, 2020
New Press – Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator October 2020 New Releases issue is here! Three of Grapes of Spain red wines have been highlighted ... More >
Oct 06, 2020
New Press - Wine Review Online
A new release from Bodegas San Roman earns 96 points, and more from Wine Review Online… More >
Oct 02, 2020
New Press - Washington Post calls Txakoli Malda 2018 Exceptional!
"Delicious and fascinating as long as you aren’t expecting a simple sip"... More >
Oct 01, 2020
New Press - Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirits Magazine October 2020 issue is here! One of Grapes of Spain red wines has been highlighted: ... More >
Sep 18, 2020
New Press - Washington Post calls Acentor Rioja 2018 Exceptional!
"For those cool autumn evenings around the fire pit, we’ve got a savory Spanish Rioja to round out the lineup" ... More >
Sep 04, 2020
New Press - Washington Post calls Solarce White 2017 Exceptional!
"We round out our late summer wine list with a rosé and a hearty white Rioja from Spain" … More >
Aug 01, 2020
Wine Review Online - August 2020
The new releases from Bodegas Elias Mora earn 93 points, and more from Wine Review Online… More >
Jul 01, 2020
Wine Review Online - July 2020
The new releases from Bodegas Arrocal earn 93 points, and more from Wine Review Online... More >
Jun 29, 2020
New Press - Wine & Spirits
Year’s Best and Best Buys August 2020 issue is here! Grapes of Spain wines have been highlighted in both categories to include: ... More >
Jun 29, 2020
New Press - Wine Spectator
Wine Spectator's sherry reviews are here! Bodegas y Viñedos Diez Merito sherries, the newest addition to our portfolio, outperformed many others in the categ... ... More >
May 11, 2020
Wine Spectator - Daily Picks
Legado del Moncayo Vendimia Seleccionada “Montaña” 2017 More >
Apr 24, 2020
New Press - Washington Post calls Rios de Tinta 2018 Excellent
We’ve all been having a lot of rough days lately, so a wine... More >
Mar 07, 2020
New Press - View from the Cellar; Issue #85
While we all face challenges in business and risk contracting/spreading Covid-19, we are happy to share a bit of good news... ... More >
Mar 05, 2020
New Pess - WS highlights Luna Beberide Godello and Acentor Garnacha
WS scores LB Godello 90, Acentor Garnacha 88 More >
Feb 06, 2020
New Press - Wine Spectator highlights Legado del Moncayo Garnacha
WS scores Legado del Moncayo Garnacha 90 points More >
Jan 31, 2020
New Press - Wash Post suggests Biutiful Cava for your Valentine
Biutiful Cava for your Valentine via Wash Post More >
Jan 10, 2020
2 Diez Merito Sherries called "Great Values" in The Washington Post
Diez Merito Sherries - "Exceptional" and "Great Value" More >
Dec 13, 2019
New Press - Wash Post calls Cygnus Brut Nature Cava Great Value/Exceptional Quality
Cygnus Cava Brut Nature - Great Value Wash Post More >
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Oct 31, 2019
San Roman Toro 2015 selected to Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Cellar Selections of 2019
San Roman is a Top 100 Cellar Selection More >
Oct 29, 2019
Wine Review Online - New Reviews October 2019
Paixar 2016 earns 96 points, and more from Wine Review Online More >
Aug 30, 2019
New Press - Wash Post highlights Arrocal and Legado del Moncayo
Legado del Moncayo Garnacha greatest value of the week More >
Aug 01, 2019
New Press - Wine & Spirits Magazine, August 2019
Year's Best Summer Sparklers:
Cygnus Brut Nature making a splash!... More >
Cygnus Brut Nature making a splash!... More >
Jul 31, 2019
Wine Enthusiast praises Prima Toro 2016
Prima Toro 2016 earns 91 points from Wine Enthusiast Magazine More >
Jul 31, 2019
Adras Mencia considered in the top 7 best Mencia's from Spain
VinePair selects Adras Mencia 2016 to their list of the top 7 Mencia from Spain. More >
Jul 03, 2019
VinePair recognizes Grapes of Spain for delivering outstanding value Cava
Grapes of Spain imports 3 of the 8 best Cavas under $15 More >
Jun 20, 2019
New Press - International Wine Review, June 2019
After examining our reviews of the wines in Aurelio’s portfolio, readers will realize if they don’t already that Spanish wines offer tremendous value for money ... More >
May 14, 2019
New Press - Wine & Spirits Magazine, May 2019
Arrocal Cosecha 2017 Ribera del Duero – 90 points Best Buy More >
Apr 25, 2019
New Press - Vinous Media Mediterranean Spain April 2019
New Reviews for Cava, Priorat, Terra Alta, Valencia, Utiel-Requena and Jumilla. More >
Mar 31, 2019
New Press - Vinous Media Northern Spain March 2019
New reviews with a focus on regions across Northern Spain including Rias Baixas, Ribeira Sacra, Bierzo, Tierra de Leon and Navarra. ... More >
Feb 28, 2019
New Press - Robert Parker Wine Advocate on Bierzo Feb. '19
New Review for Luna Beberide's estate wines from Bierzo. More >
Feb 22, 2019
New Press - Vinous Media Rioja February 2019
Rioja highlights from Vinous Media including Campellares and Vina Otano. More >
Jan 21, 2019
New Press - Washington Wine Blog
“Simply put, [San Roman] is one of the great wines of the world.” More >
Dec 05, 2018
Ribera del Duero Top 100
Journalist and Master of Wine Tim Atkin's newest report, Ribera del Duero Top 100, has recognized Garmon 2016 ... More >
Dec 01, 2018
New Press - Wine & Spirits Magazine, December 2018
Wine & Spirit's 2018 Year's Best list is here! Viña Otano made it to the list TWICE with one of the wines also earning a Best Buy... ... More >
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Nov 09, 2018
New Press - The Wine Enthusiast, November 2018
"To no surprise, this is intense and powerful on the palate. Flavors of maple, chocolate, More >
Nov 06, 2018
Featured - Wine Review Online, November 2018
"Medium-bodied, with open fruit flavors recalling white melon, tangerine and autumn pear, this is quite juicy and ... More >
Oct 30, 2018
New Press - Wine Review Online, October 2018
A pair of 95 point scores for Gran Elias Mora Toro 2012 and Astrales 2014 Ribera del Duero. More >
Sep 02, 2018
Medals for Casa la Rad Riojas at Mundus Vini 2018
Both Casa la Rad White 2015and Red 2015 Riojas have earned GOLD medals at Mundus Vini 2018, the 23rd Grand International Wine Award. ... More >
Aug 31, 2018
New Press - Robert Parker Wine Advocate on Ribera del Duero and Toro
"Luis Gutierrez, the editor in charge of reviews for Spain at Robert Parker's Wine Advocate has published reviews of the latest vintages from Ribera del Duero and Toro. ... More >
Aug 06, 2018
New Press from James Suckling - August 2018
James Suckling recently published his annual Spanish tasting report. He has tasted and rated wines from Luna Beberide (Bierzo), Caudalia (Navarra) and Casa la Rad (Rioja) among others. ... More >
Jul 23, 2018
New Press - View from the Cellar Issue #75 May/June 2018
John Gilman, publishes View from the Cellar 6 times a year with incredibly detailed tasting notes. In the May/June 2018 issue he had a focus on Spanish wines, including a broad range of the current Grapes of Spain portfolio. ... More >
Jun 19, 2018
San Roman Toro 2014 - 94 points Highly Recommended
"The latest issue of The Wine Spectator's Advance newsletter featured a number of highly rated and recommended wines including:
San Roman Toro 2014 ... More >
San Roman Toro 2014 ... More >
Jun 14, 2018
First Reviews for 2017 Roses
"Rose sales continue at a furious pace. In the last few years we've slowly been adding additional rose wines to our portfolio. We currently represent 4 dry, rose wines; two made from Garnacha, one from Tempranillo and one from Bobal. ... More >
May 01, 2018
New Press from Wine & Spirits Magazine
"Wine and Spirits Magazine's latest issue lavishes high praise on two of our outstanding red wines.
Garmon DO Ribera del Duero 2015 - 94 points and Descarte DO Toro 2014 - 93 points
""Rich in Mediterranean spice and a powerful layer of black fruits, this is a classic Toro""" ... More >
Garmon DO Ribera del Duero 2015 - 94 points and Descarte DO Toro 2014 - 93 points
""Rich in Mediterranean spice and a powerful layer of black fruits, this is a classic Toro""" ... More >
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Feb 20, 2018
Astrales Ribera del Duero 2014 - 93 points Wine Enthusiast
"We are pleased to announce the Astrales Ribera del Duero 2014 continues its string of outstanding accolades with a new, 93 point score and selection as Editor's Choice in the upcoming April issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine. ... More >
Dec 31, 2017
San Roman Toro - a powerfully good bottle that tells richly compelling stories
Wine and Travel blog Wine Thirty Flight is sharing the ten bottles that most dominated their wine consciousness, that kept them talking and remembering every peculiar scent and taste, and that opened their eyes to histories and landscapes they may have not previously known during 2017. ... More >
Dec 29, 2017
Manuel Manzaneque's Castilla wines rated by The Wine Advocate
"The latest issue of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate includes reviews of Manuel Manzaneque's wines in the Latest releases from Central Spain article. ... More >
May 18, 2017
New Press for Luna Beberide Godello 2015 at Maker's Table
Called a "terrific value" and possessing a "a serious, stony heart," Luna Beberide's 2015 Godello got a nice write up on the Maker's Table wine blog. ... More >
May 16, 2017
New Press for Adras Godello 2014 at Maker's Table
"It’s spritely, a bowlful of succulent yellow tree fruits, white petals, and green olives. The body yields a pleasant, sappy grapeyness festooned with laurel and herbs. The acidity is medium and the wine finishes slowly; what lingers is like apple skin rubbed with lemon oil and brine." ... More >
