Spain
HACIENDAS DE ESPANIA – La Rioja, Duero
Valley, Penedes, Andalucia
Fine wine
estates, special terroirs and exceptional wines which currently make up the
collection of these Haciendas, perfectly reflect the diverse nature of the
terriors and regional cultures of
Marques de la
Concordia, Rioja
The
most spoken about, modernized winery in Rioja Alta in producing a small and
exciting range of new Rioja wines to optimize this legendary terroir.
Tha impressive quality improvements from Marques de la Concordia’s
innovative wine-making ideas led the Spanish authorities to modify their D.O.C.
requirements to valorize their wines.
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Marques de la Concordia Tempranillo D.O.C. 2002
140.00
Ruby colour with berry aromas, a well-structured
palate, balaced acidity and a long finish. Ideal
accompaniment to lamb, poultry and cured cheeses.
Silver Medal, Int’l Wine
Challenge Asia 2004
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Marques de la Concordia Crianza D.O.C. 2001
175.00
Deep, dark ruby hues with a ‘classy’ nose
of ripe berry fruit well-balanced by the use of new oak showing great
concentration and length. The
ultimate wine match for lamb and perfect with any meat or poultry dishes.
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Marques de la Concordia Reserva
D.O.C. 1999
256.00
Deep
ruby red colour with concentrated bouquet of ripe fruit and cedar notes showing
extensive barrel ageing. The palate
is intense, velvety rich and well-balanced by firm acidity and a long and
elegant finish. Served with full
flavoured dishes, this Reserva will stand out and enhance any meal.
EUNR71100
Marques
de la Concordia Hacienda Susar
D.O.C. 2000
498.00
Deeply
coloured hue with an intense bouquet of ultra-ripe berry fruit.
Perfectly balanced blend of Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot
underlined with fine oak and depth of flavour. A
wine with great finesse, so will accompany any fine dish.
Silver
Medal, Int’l Wine Challenge Asia 2004
Masia L’Hereu, Penedes
A
historical wine estate built by Cistercian monks which first became a commercial
winery in 1882. The wines
today are made with international grape varieties and the use of modern
winemaking technology that results in wines with exceptional quality and an
individual style reflective of its terroir.
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Masia
L’Hereu Chardonnay D.O.
2002
125.00
Greenish
pale yellow colour, with an elegant, well-balanced, full flavoured ripe tropical
fruit with vanilla notes and a clean, crisp finish.
Perfect as a refreshing aperitif or with any white meat or fuller
flavoured fish dish.
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Masia
L’Hereu Cabernet Sauvignon D.O.
2000
125.00
Deep
ruby red with an intense aroma of ripe blackberry and spice and hints of vanilla
from long barrel ageing. Ideal with
roast meats, game and cheese.
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Masia
L’Hereu Merlot D.O. 2000
125.00
Vivid
cherry red in colour with a fragrance of wild raspberry and plums underlined by
a spicy note, a round palate and smooth with a fruity aftertaste.
A perfect match for roasts, poultry and particularly good with pork.
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Masia
L’Hereu Reserva Privada Vino Tinto D.O.
1999
143.00
An
intense ruby coloured blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Tempranillo with complex
fruit aromas, round and smooth with an elegant finish.
Perfectly matched to red meats, game or any roast dishes.
Silver Medal, Int’l Wine
Challenge Asia 2004
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Masia
L’Hereu Single Vineyard D.O.
1999
298.00
Deep
ruby colour with ripe blackberry and plum fruit nose, rich and full yet soft
with an a long elegant finish that can be served with any fine meal.
Silver Medal, Int’l Wine
Challenge Asia 2004
Assisted
by flying winemaker Michel Rolland, Prince Alphonse makes his wine from
Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Syrah, Petit Verdot
and Merlot. All grapes are grown at
the private estate of Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe and this is one of the few
high quality red wine producer in this region.
A prolonged maceration of 4-5 weeks in French oak casks ensures a deeply
coloured wine with great structure.
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Principe
Alfonso Riserva Privada 2000
150.00
Deep
cherry red with garnet hues, a blend of Cabernet, Tempranillo, Petit Verdot,
Merlot and Syrah, this is a full bodied, velvety, warm and inviting wine.
A good match with game, roasts, poultry and smoked cheese. Bronze
Medal, Int’l Wine Challenge Asia 2004
EUNR71800
Very
intense cherry red colour with smooth aromas of very mature red fruit notes
along with vanilla and cinnamon. Elegant
with a very lasting finish. Ideal with game, roasts, steaks and cheese or
any rich food. Silver
Medal, Int’l Wine Challenge Asia 2004
Haciendas
Zorita and Haciendas Durius, Duero Valley
Founded by an early order of Dominican monks in 1345, some of the
buildings have been restored in order to age the wines.
Durius is more than just the latin name for river
EUNR71902
Hacienda Zorita Tempranillo
2002
113.00
Deep
cherry colour, red berry fruit with persistent aromas of toasted wood, a well
balanced wine with soft tannins. Ideal
with lamb, beef and cheese. Bronze
Medal, Int’l Wine Challenge Asia 2004
EUNW72002
Hacienda Durius
Viura / Sauvignon Blanc 2002
113.00
Pale
yellow with a greenish hue, a clean fresh and aromatic wine with refreshing
fruit flavour, an excellent balance and a crisp dry finish.
Perfect as an aperitif or with seafood, shellfish, tapas and vegetable
dishes.
Marques De Monistrol, Penedes
One of the leading Cava producers having established winemaking at the
property in San Sadurni d’Anoia in 1882. Since
then, quality has beent he byword in the production of some of the finest
sparkling wines from
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Marques
de Monistrol Cava Reserva Seleccion
Especial Brut
Pale straw colour, sparkling dry wine made in the
traditional method. Primarily produced from the finest selected Macabeo
grape, this wine offers an exceptional balance, broad fruit flavours and has
been aged for 3 years in the bottle. Crisp, clean finish. Ideal
as an aperitif and for special occasions.
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