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Why ...
Martínez Bujanda, Finca Valpiedra, Cavas Jaume Serra, Marques de Alella, Condes de Albarei?


Bodegas Martínez Bujanda

100% Estate Bottled Wines Fifth generation family business dating to 1889 Revolutionized Rioja wines by producing fresh, deep colored, fruit driven wines.

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Why Valdemar Tinto? Easy drinking, Beaujalais style, great price. Great summer red. Also appeals to new red wine drinkers.

Why Valdemar Blanco?

Clean, crisp and dry

Change of pace wine. Offers great value vs. same quality from California.

Why Valdemar Rosado?

Serious Rose, dry, but packed with fruit.

Every account needs a good Rose, ours is priced to turnover.

Why Conde de Valdemar Crianza?

A consistent Best Buy from major media

Serious red wine at an every day price.

Why Conde de Valdemar Reserva?

Aged wine, but with great fruit/acidity.

Versatile food wine which pleases the most discerning palates, but not too austere for beginners

Why Conde de Valdemar Gran Reserva?

Velvety, complex wines from excellent years.

Gives the accounts the ability to accounts to offer presitgious wines at affordable prices.

Why Conde de Valdemar Blanco Barrica?

A barrel fermented wine with ageability

A white from Spain that is excellent quality and won't go bad after 6 mos.

Why Martínez Bujanda Garnacha Reserva?

The only aged Garnacha from Rioja

A truly unique wine from Rioja, adds diversity and plus sales.

Why Martínez Bujanda Reserva Especial?

Half Cabernet, half Tempranillo

A perfect blend of aggressive and smooth grapes. Pleases fans of both styles.


Finca Valpiedra

Single vineyard estate winery. A unique concept in Spain and Rioja, whereby terroir of this special vineyard is clearly illustrated in the wine. The vineyard is 200 acresa and situated in a special microclimate in Rioja Alta. Old vines produce a wine of incomaparable depth, complexity and elegance.

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Why Finca Valpiedra 1995 Reserva?

Big upfront, with smooth, elegant Rioja fruit

One of Spain's most prestigious wines. For the trophy hunter.


Cavas Jaume Serra

Historical property on the Mediterranean coast. An ideal year round climate with vineyards at varying altitudes allows for excellent production of different styles.
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Why Cristalino Brut Cava? Dry and clean. non "plant food" wine. Best Buys from every major publication. Great price, but still a great image. The fine wine drinkers everyday sparkling wine that is also easy for novices to enjoy. Ever walk into a party, grab a glass of bubbly, take one taste, find the nearest plant and start hoping they have some good beer? Cristalino won't embarras the host like so many. Easy sell to first time buyers and volume buyers. Unlike some brands, consumers arent' embarrassed because everyone will know what they paid.
Why Jaume Serra Tempranillo? 100% Tempranillo, just a touch of oak. Taste the true tempranillo at a great price.
Why Jaume Serra Macabeo? 100% Macabeo, cold stainless steel ferm. Everyday pricing and easy drinkability make this wine an easy sell.


Marques de Alella

Most important producer in this small D.O. Long history of producing some of Spain's best whites.

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Why Clasico?

Clean, complex with tropical fruit under $10

 


Condes de Albarei

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Why Albariño?

Tell-tale acidity with great pineapple fruit and a hint of mineral. Priced to sell!

Every account will need a couple of Albariño's. Ours has the highest quality (90 points WE) but is priced where it won't scare American consumers away.

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