FRANCOIS MARTENOT, POMMARD, “LES PRUNIERS”, 2018
PHINCA EL VEDAO
Region: Rioja Alavesa, Spain
ABV: 14.5%
Grape Varietal: 100% Granacha
Annual Production: 1,200 - 2,200 Bottles
Tasting Note: The perfume of the Garnacha variety is very well marked, subtly balsamic with herbaceous aromas. It is tasty and with a serious palate, with very well integrated tannins and a touch of the terroir. It has an expressive Garnacha nose with berry fruit and a floral touch
PHINCA ENCANTO
Region: Salamanca, Spain
ABV: 14.5%
Grape Varietal: 100% Rufete
Annual Production: 900 - 3,000 Bottles
Tasting Note: Phinca Encanto Rufete mixes notes of smoked sausages, wild herbs, iron and soil, complicated by flowers and an amaro-like note. It tasted sour cherries, quinine and earth, very unusual and surprising.
"Layers of happiness, smooth and attractive"
BHILAR WHITE
Region: Rioja Alavesa, Spain
ABV: 14.0%
Grape Varietal: 90% Viura, 10% Garnacha Blanca
Annual Production: 4,000 - 6,000 Bottles
Tasting Note: The wine is austere, mineral and sharp profile with the strict palate limestone provides. The acidity of this high-altitude white is impressive, with 50% malolactic adding some creamy notes to the fresh, zesty, citrus and orange peel flavors.
91 Points Rating by Robert Parker
BHILAR TINTO
Region: Rioja Alavesa, Spain
ABV: 13.5%
Grape Varietal: 75% Tempranillo, 15% Viura, 10% Garnacha
Annual Production: 26,000 Bottles
Tasting Note: The oak is very integrated and neatly folded into the fruit, which is ripe (without excess), reflecting a warm and ripe year, nicely balanced with some peachy aromas. The palate is medium-bodied and reveals fine-grained tannins.
91 Points Rating by Robert Parker
