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Robert Parker, Jr. said of Jorge Ordonez, “his legacy in the history of quality wine from Spain is enormous and unequaled by any importer.” But the Wine Spectator may have hit the nail on the head: “Jorge Ordonez is responsible for elevating unheralded regions to international stardom” – finding incredible wines at incredible prices that often put many famous and much more expensive wines to shame.
Today’s 93-point $20 Tinta de Toro is case in point. While most of Europe’s vineyards were ravished by phylloxera, a few select regions – usually looking more like deserts than vineyards – were spared. It was those ancient vineyard sources that blew Jorge away at first site. Huge, gnarled, trunks burrow deep into the soil to struggle to find enough water to survive for over 100 years.
That struggle results in tiny berries and consequently enormous concentration of flavor. Today’s 93-point Triton takes that intense style even further than it’s ever been taken before. Jeb Dunnuck raved about it, calling it a rocking and powerful wine loaded with notions of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, and licorice. At $20/btl or $18 when you mix and match a case, this is a screaming good deal.
A great compliment to outdoor barbeque and grilled meats, or just such an interesting, unique and delicious wine that you might want it slightly chilled in a glass with nothing else. Either way, not to be missed!
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93 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
Made from 100% Tinta de Toro aged a year in used barrels (and some demi-muids), the 2017 Tritón.. is a rich, powerful wine loaded with notions of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, licorice, crushed rocks, and crushed violets. It’s full-bodied, has impressive depth of fruit, sweet tannins, and a great finish. It’s a rocking wine that can be drunk today or cellared for 15 years or more.
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100 Pts, International Wine Report – 98 Pts, Parker’s Wine Advocate – 98 Pts, James Suckling
“The 2020 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is truly sensational. It begins with striking aromas of fresh blackberries, blueberries and dark plums that are laced with fresh spring florals, mocha, sweet exotic spices, graphite and gravel nuances all taking shape. The palate is full-bodied and displays a remarkable combination of power and elegance throughout. This is beautifully structured and extremely expressive, as it possesses outstanding depth and concentration all they way through the long, finessed finish. Year after year, the Columbia Valley Cabernet is one of the most impressive wines, and there is no exception here, as it combines all the wonderful qualities of the 2020 vintage from Quilceda Creek into one expression. This is fantastic already and readers will be in for a real treat, as this simply marvelous wine will continue to deliver the goods for years to come.”
Anne Sery describes her Trousse Chemise Cabernets as an ode to the Left Bank and her winemaking roots. It’s a beautiful and fresh Cabernet with aromas that leap from the glass with of black raspberry, violets, and creme de liquor notes. The mouth gives generous amounts of juicy black fruits at the core with hints of baking spice and a smooth, savory finish. This is a terrific partner for just about anything from hard cheese, to poultry, summer salads, you name it!
Winemaker Pascal Sirat consistently puts out some of the best value Bordeaux in the region but he may have outdone himself in what was a stellar 2019 vintage throughout the region. Just south of Pomerol, the vines at Panchille borrow deep in the soil. The resulting wines are ripe but fresh, with an aromatic complexity and stony finish usually reserved for wine twice the price. Daniel Boulud tells me it’s been the hottest bottle of wine at Bar Boulud for over a month, so I figured I’d better hurry up and secure my allocation! Don’t miss it.
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck – 95 Points, Lisa Perotti-Brown
The oft 100-point winemaker, Jayson Woodbridge had this to say when tasting his 2021 ‘Stargazing’ Sonoma Pinot: “The wine is vibrant and complex with subtle dark fruits and berries, grandmother’s cherry pie, minerals, and a slight touch of rain-soaked earth, intertwined with a balance and very pleasing easy-going luxury. Should have been priced higher but what the hell.” I have no doubt this clerical error will be addressed in the vintages moving forward. But for now, this is a cult Pinot for under $100/bottle.
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