Hey all,
Just wanted to let you guys know about a great wine we just got in at an amazing price: Finca Allende 'Allende' Rioja, 2004. For all of you familiar with Spanish wines and the Rioja region, you may be familiar with this winery. For those who are unfamiliar, here you go.
Finca Allende's winery is based in the up-and-coming village of Briones in Rioja and is focused on bringing a New-World attitude to Rioja. Finca Allende 'Allende' Rioja is aged exclusively in new French oak barrels (a stray from Rioja's tradition of using old American oak), and really expresses the terroir without sacrificing its high-density, bright fruit character. The winery's flagship wine 'Calvario', which comes from 60-year-old vines, may be the best single-vineyard Rioja I have ever tasted. Their entry-level Rioja 'Allende', however, has been one of my favorites for years and I recently stumbled on a few cases. 100% Tempranillo, this wine's floral aromas are balanced incredibly well with mineral, blueberry, and violet notes. Fleshy and full-bodied, this 2004 will age for another 5-10 years with ease, but is drinking incredibly well right now. Rated 92 from Robert Parker. Below is the review from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate:
Wine Advocate # 169
Feb 2007 |
Jay Miller |
92 |
Drink: 2010 - 2020 |
$14-$44 (27) |
The 2004 Allende, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee, was barrel fermented in a mix of new and used French oak, remained in barrel for 13 months, and was bottled unfiltered. The wine is inky purple-colored and has a superb nose of pain grille, mineral, violets, cranberry, and blueberry. The youthful palate reveals layers of fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance. The wine merits another 3-4 years of bottle age and should drink well through 2020. Kudos to Finca Allende for a magnificent set of 2004 Riojas!
Importer: Jorge Ordonez, Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA; tel. (781) 461-5767 |
When we first received this wine back in 2007 we were retailing it at $29.99. We now have the same wine available to you all for $21.99 (discounts still apply!). At this price, the 'Allende' Rioja is a freakin' steal. Limited quantities available. Please e-mail me or stop by to confirm your order.
Cheers,
Mike Hathaway
mikeh@corkandbarrel.biz
Cork & Barrel
