Spanish Wine Essentials // Set of 3 // 750 ml Each

2018 La Cartuja Priorat
La Cartuja is a modern interpretation of DOCa Priorat’s terroir that nods to the great history of the region. During medieval times, “La Cartuja” was the name given to a large area of today’s Catalonia region. It was governed by the Carthusian monks, who were responsible for much of the agrarian development of the region, including viticulture. Today, Priorat is one of the most prestigious appellations in Spain and revered for its powerfully mineral reds grown in poor soils of decomposed volcanic slate.

This single-vineyard wine represents the authentic identity and flavors of Priorat, made only from native varieties. The wine is made in an approachable style to be enjoyed young while preserving the minerality and explosive blue fruit that is the hallmark of all Priorat reds.

Tasting Note
Brilliant ruby color. Ripe dark berries, licorice, smoky minerals, and a hint of succulent flowers on the perfumed nose. Juicy, round, and open-knit; a peppery note adds lift and cut to warm blackberry, bitter cherry, and licorice pastille flavors. The long, mineral-accented finish shows very good focus and closes on a youthfully tannic note, leaving cherry pit and floral notes behind.

Critical Acclaim
— James Suckling - 91 Points

2021 Columna Albarino
This is a generous, approachable expression from Condado de Tea, an undersung subzone of Rias Baixas. Grown in warmer and drier conditions, Columna achieves beautiful balance and ripeness under the careful guidance of Rodri Mendez—considered one of the best growers and winemakers in Galicia and a world-class authority on Albariño.

The vineyards are located next to the Miño river in Galicia (North West of Spain) within the Condado de Tea subzone. The North East of Spain is known for making the best white wines in the Iberian Peninsula. Out of the 200+ indigenous grapes found in this area, Albariño is the queen. She sustains the farmers of the region. Columna is a very unique expression of this queenly grape due to its southern and interior location.

Tasting Notes
Bright, floral mineral and at the same time rich.

Liquid Geography Rioja Rosado
This dry rosé made with indigenous Mencía grapes from 53 year old vines in the region of Bierzo in northwest Spain—a region with a wine history that dates back to the Roman times. This rosé sees no oak and is fermented in stainless steel vats.

Liquid Geography is produced from vineyards owned by the Guerra winery, which farms 1/3 of all vineyards in the Bierzo region. Out of the 3,000ha (7,413 acres) of vineyard land in Bierzo, Guerra takes care of 1,000ha (2,471 acres), however, they only make wine with the best 10% of grapes. This rigorous selection process allows Liquid Geography to show consistent extraordinary quality.

Tasting Notes
Pale pink. Aromas and flavors of strawberries, red-currant, and white pepper show very good clarity and energy. Concentrated yet lithe rosado, with a nervy acid structure providing shape and lift. Finishes taut and minerally, with an echo of red berries. This dry, floral rose wine exhibits strawberry flavors and pairs well with pizza, white meats, salmon and grilled vegetables.