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89 Points
Lagar do Castelo 2010 Albariño
I use the Opimian Society to buy wines from appellations that are not covered by my local liquor board and this is one I seek every year. It has the classic Spanish Albariño aromas of white flowers and apricot, with good intensity. On the palate it has good weight, full fruit flavours and great length, but also balance. A classic example and very consistent. Keeps coming back for: the simple fact that Albariño should be in every cellar. $20-25 Across Canada
88 Points
Segura Viudas NV Brut Reserva
We made a resolution two years ago to drink at least a bottle of bubbly once a week and its still going strong. The sparkling wine opened most frequently at my house has been Segura Viudas Brut. This is a terrific value, with a clean nose and slightly bready complexity, but mainly it is showing mineral and lemony citrus aromas. It rides the line between fruitiness and dryness, with crisp acidity. Keeps coming back for: being great value, traditional method bubbly.
89 Points
Bodegas Atalaya 2010 Laya
A garnacha tintorera/monastrell blend, the Laya is deep violet in colour, with warm spice and vanilla aromas showing well plus plum, blackberry, leather, anise and mocha notes. While some garnacha/grenache is overly grapey/fruity, the addition of monastrell (a.k.a. mourvèdre) adds complexity and the rich black berry flavours are delicious. It is a well-structured red for the price, with medium tannins that make this perfect for drinking now (after a bit of air) or short-term cellaring.
90 Points
Bodega Sierra Norte 2009 Pasión de Bobal
Here’s a great example of a Spanish red made using an indigenous grape variety — in this case, bobal. Blackberry, perfume, plum, raisin and savoury spice are alluring on the nose. It is a full-bodied red that brings some earthiness to the dark fruit notes — plum and blackberry especially — with mild tannins and acidity. This is an extremely food-friendly red that's complemented by modest oak and good structure.
89 Points
Alvear NV PX Anada
The pedro ximénez grapes used in this sweet wine are sun-dried prior to fermentation. The nose exhibits bright lemon, toffee, orange, raisin, spice and marmalade aromas. Sugar is wildly apparent on the palate, but with good acidity and plenty of juicy raisin, fig, marmalade and mint notes. Pair it with foie gras, crème brûlée or blue cheese.
89 Points
Alvear NV Carlos VII Amontillado
This wine is pale in colour, but with flecks of gold. This aged fino has aromas of roasted almond, orange peel, brine, chalk and mahogany, with good depth. The flavours are similar with excellent citrus peel notes and a nutty and honey-like finish, but without the sweetness. Pair this quite dry wine with meat, such as a charcuterie platter or sausage.
90 Points
Alvear NV Amontillado Medium-Dry
A slightly sweeter style of amontillado, this wine has aromas of toffee, salted almond, honey-roasted peanut, mineral and raisin. The sweetness is obvious on the palate, but not obtrusive or excessive. The honeyed nuts and raisin notes play well with good acidity and should suit spicier food, sheep cheese, tacos or lamb.
90 Points
Alvear NV Capataz Fino
This premium fino is available in a small-format bottle. The nose has notes of almond, salt, mild toast and a mixed roasted nuts. The palate is pleasant and tight, with almond and mineral tones. It is quite quaffable. It is extremely well-balanced and dry. Pair with anything, but my bet is sushi or other seafood.
91 Points
Alvear NV Asunsion Oloroso
This oxidized wine is a blend of wines averaging about 12 years of age. This style can be served a little on the warmer side. The nose shows lemon, herb, honey, juniper, nut and spice, with mahogany and raisin. The palate shows dried citrus, raisin, walnut, roasted almond and a lean, slightly herbal finish. Beautiful stuff.
88 Points
Castillo de Monséran 2011 Garnacha
Another vintage and yet another great bargain wine. It will not break the bank to have a case on hand of this intense raspberry, strawberry, floral and slightly candy-scented wine. The palate is dry, full and soft in tannins and acid, but some interesting clove, white pepper, rose petal and a spicy, scrubby undergrowth like finish back up the red fruit flavours.
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