Friday, May 5, 2017

Happy Friday!favorite B duo IS back:Spanish WINNER:90/100(Parker)BARAHONDA Carro meritage beauty/ch.BOISSON wh.Bordeaux from France.

TWO GRAPE WINE CO FAVORITE EUROPEAN BARGAINS ARE FINALLY BACK AFTER OVER A YEAR(and they both start with the letter B), THE BARAHONDA CARRO TINTO FROM SPAIN AND THE CH BOISSON WHITE BORDEAUX FROM FRANCE, JUST ON TIME FOR ALL YOUR SUMMER PARTIES!
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1) BARAHONDA CARRO TINTO 2014/$14.95
 
 Viva Espana!!!
 
Last year we sold out IMMEDIATLEY!

 DON'T MISS out on this RIDICULOUSLY PRICED GEM. 8 CASES LEFT NOW...

"Oliver & Monica have done it again. Another great find & great Value from 

Spain. Please purchase now, product is going fast!!!!!Here is a History of our 

Delicious Wine."



Barahonda Carro Tinto 2014-Spanish Red Blend, 90/100 AND ONLY $14.95!!!ONLY 8 CS LEFT NOW



Carro, made by Bodegas Señorío de Barahonda in the DO of Yecla, is a perfect example of how

Spain offers the best wine values in the world! The wine is made with grapes from vines that were

planted in 1977 and are tended in limestone soil which receives a mere 8-10 inches of rainfall each

year. The state-of-the-art winery is a perfect "kitchen" to transmit this unique terroir. Carro is

100% un-oaked made with organically grown grapes. With a wine making heritage that dates back

to 1925, the Candela family owns about 340 hectares (840 acres) of vineyards. Yecla is one of only

a few wine regions in Spain(South East Spain near the MED) that has remained unaffected by phylloxera. Carro's richness, depth

and profound earthy flavors will transport you to the arid, rugged and tranquil terrain of Yecla.



WHAT MAKES THIS WINE UNIQUE: 

The winery has used estate-owned grapes since 1925. The wine is organically

grown and the grapes are from 35-year-old vines. Carro is a 100% un-oaked wine, made using a Rhone-like blend of

grape varieties. The amount of care and the quality of the grapes that go into Carro are the same used to make more

expensive cuvées. This great value offers high quality for price.



 

GRAPE: 

50% Monastrell (Cousin grape to cab-Bordeaux style), 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot, 10% Tempranillo. 


PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: 

This simple, unpretentious, easy-to-drink and juicy red will pair well with most any flavorful,

casual dishes—summer or otherwise—you're likely to see it on the backyard deck , at the beach, or at a picnic. Grilled

cheddar burgers with bacon or BBQ brisket are perfect. Try with Monica's Grilled Chicken with Red & Yellow peppers, served on a 

Monica's soon to be famous Jasmine Rice . 




TASTING NOTES FROM ROBERT PARKER*(see below)

Carro is a ridiculous value in a full-bodied, complex, rich and savory dry red wine. Dense ruby/purple with notes of blackberry and blueberry fruit, licorice and camphor, the wine is totally un oaked and naked. This is a beauty of purity and richness and just goes to show what one can buy if careful with researching importers. Drink it over the next several years. Decant or put in a big wine glass 30 minutes before drinking it..YUM!


2014 Senorio de Barahonda Carro
Senorio de Barahonda 
A Proprietary Blend Dry Red Table wine from
Spain, Yecla, Spain
         

       
Source Reviewer Rating Maturity Current (Release) Cost
eRobertParker.com #Interim - November 2015
Nov 2015
Robert M. Parker, Jr. 90 Drink: 2016 - 2019
The 2014 Carro is a ridiculous value in a full-bodied, complex, rich and savory dry red wine. Dense ruby/purple with notes of blackberry and blueberry fruit, licorice and camphor, the wine is totally unoaked and naked. This is a beauty of purity and richness and just goes to show what one can buy if careful with researching importers. Drink it over the next several years.

These six remarkable wines are from proprietor and winemaker Antonio Candela, who runs this estate in the backwater appellation of Yecla, sandwiched in Southeastern Spain between Alicante on the coast and neighboring Jumilla further inland. All of these are beautifully crafted and just fabulous values!
CARROs are the carts used to carry the grapes by hand, this poem is in the front of each bottle (in Spanish, of course!)
 
Avanza ligera en cada surco,                   Advancing light in each groove,slight
timidamente el polvo del                         road dust rises to my step,
camino se levanta a mi paso.                  The load is heavy, but it is
La carga es pesada, pero es un                a triumph, a conquest. At every
triunfo, una conquista.A cada                 step the vintage flourishes....
paso la vendimia prospera....                 every moment, the wine comes alive....
a cada instante, el vino va tomando vida....
 


only 8 cases left NOW at this RIDICULOUS $14.95 PRICE!!!



 

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2) CHATEAU BOISSON WHITE BORDEAUX 2015/$13.95
 
CHATEAU BOISSON WHITE BORDEAUX 2015  Boisson means drink in French.
 
                                                              90% Sauvignon Blanc 10% Semillon

WOW - $13.95/BTL.!!!!

At Grape Wine Company we are always on the lookout for an exceptional White Bordeaux and we have found another one yet again several years ago, it has been out of stock for over a year and a lot of customers have been "crying" waiting for the new release...well, it IS FINALLY HERE! 

From the southern region of Bordeaux where the clay-limestone soil is ideal to produce world renowned Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. This is a well-rounded wine with delightful volume, richness and yet is still crisp and super clean. There are pleasant notes of white daisies on the nose with the presence of lime and grapefruit on the palate. There is a hint of smokiness on the finish due to the Semillon. It is a delightful classy drink for both light meals and casual sipping.. perfect for parties too, WE ALWAYS KEEP TWO BOTTLES, NOT JUST ONE IN THE FRIDGE BY THE POOL, FOR REAL!

 

A favorite at Chateau Ressel with cold refreshing ceviche or moules marinieres or shrimp cocktail!

 
14 cases left...
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Enjoy TWO MAJOR WINNERS/VALUES .
 
OLIVER-PIERRE RESSEL
GRAPE WINE CO, INC.
210-828-2222
oliver@gwineco.com
gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com
Celebrating 33 years in business in San Antonio
 

 

MONICA A. RESSEL
GRAPE WINE CO. INC.
monica@gwineco.com
gwineco@bizsatx.rr.com

Celebrating 33 years in business in San Antonio