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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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92 Points, Vinous – 91 Points, Wine Spectator
Feudo Montoni has been one of the best producers in Italy for literally hundreds of years, most notably for their work with Nero D’Avola grape in Sicily. It’s a gorgeous expression at such a good price. The 2020 “Lagnusa” is the perfect pizza or Thanksgiving wine with juicy black fruits, grippy tannins and a wonderful, fresh and herbaceous finish. Vinous Media gave the wine 92 points and raved, calling it “remarkably fresh yet long, leaving the mouth watering while still resonating on hints of blackberry.” You’re going to love this.
92 Points, James Suckling
Since the late 1990’s Penner-Ash has been viewed as one of Oregon’s top wineries making gorgeous wines in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. In the 2021 vintage considered to be one of Oregon’s all-time great years, the 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir that Lynn crafted is gorgeous, a silky tightly woven number that mixes red and black fruits with some sage and baking spices and a savory finish. It’s got some nice weight to it and structure which suggests it’ll age well for the next 10-15 years though it’s already drinking beautifully in its youth.
91 Points, Wine Enthusiast
Always the one with the most personality of the bunch, this is what Wine Enthusiast had to say about the 2021 release: “This extremely ripe and bold style of Pinot Noir will please those seeking such lushness. Dark in the glass, it begins with black cherry, toasty caramel and cola milk shake aromas.” The cool, coastal days and abundance of sunshine lines up perfectly for a wine that has a good natural acidic backbone, with bold fruit-forward flavors. In an easy 2021 vintage, Joe Wagner had a field day with this single-vineyard beauty.
This is Joe Wagner and Quilt’s inaugural Red blend called Threadcount. It is a total knockout at the price point for this style of wine. It’s a big voluptuous wine and very fruit forward. The nose is straight up dark chocolate dipped raspberries and it tastes of fresh-baked blueberry pie, spice, and a touch of toffee. It’s the kind of quality blend that you’ve come to expect from the family behind Caymus.
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