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Rioja | 1 | 95 (WA) | HK$2,400.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)The red flagship 2006 Viña Tondonia Reserva was inspired by the vineyards of the Médoc but produced with local grapes, 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo, which achieved 13% alcohol in 2006. It always matures in used American oak barriques for some six years. The oldest of all the reds I tasted, it was also the one with more freshness, which speaks to the quality of the vineyard. This takes the lion's share of the 400,000 bottles the winery produces, with some 220,000 bottles filled over a period of 12 consecutive days in May 2014. |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WA) | HK$1,960.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)Following the appreciation of the 2007 vintage from María José López de Heredia, the red 2007 Viña Tondonia Reserva is showing great, revealing unusual finesse and elegance. The nose is a little reticent but nuanced and complex, a little shy rather than explosive. The palate is medium-bodied, and the tannins are very refined. This has to be one of the finest vintages of Viña Tondonia Reserva of recent years. 200,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in November 2015. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (TA) | HK$1,900.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (97)Tondonia's reds have been on an upward curve recently and are now at the same level as the bodega's world-class whites. This is a fine, elegant, savoury, low-alcohol blend of Tempranillo with 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Mazuelo and Graciano, combining summer berry fruit, racy acidity, granular tannins and an earthy, balsamic undertone. Good now, but this will develop further in bottle. |
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Rioja | 2 | 94 (TA) | HK$3,465.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)Serious and concentrated, at least by the standards of some López de Heredia reds, this reflects the heat of the 2009 vintage. Tempranillo-based with 30% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo, it’s spicy, savoury and high toned with grippy tannins, layers of tobacco and red fruits and classic, supporting acidity. 2021-30 |
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Rioja | 1 | 94 (TA) | HK$1,765.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)Serious and concentrated, at least by the standards of some López de Heredia reds, this reflects the heat of the 2009 vintage. Tempranillo-based with 30% Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo, it’s spicy, savoury and high toned with grippy tannins, layers of tobacco and red fruits and classic, supporting acidity. 2021-30 |
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Rioja | 1 | 96 (WA) | HK$1,870.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The 2010 Viña Tondonia Reserva has all I expect from a Reserva from Tondonia, complexity, elegance and evolution, a developed nose with notes of forest floor and wild berries, herbs and flowers, a touch of iodine, brick dust and very fine, polished tannins. It has the seriousness and elegance of Tondonia. This is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho (they use the masculine form of the name of the grape) and 5% each Graciano and Mazuelo that fermented in the ancient oak vats from when the winery was created 144 years ago and matured in well-seasoned, American oak barrels for six years. It has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.4 and 6.6 grams of acidity. 260,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in May 2017. |
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Rioja | 1 | 95 (JS) | HK$1,840.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95)A traditional beauty that effuses iron, warm earth and savory tobacco leaves, together with plums, spices and orange zest. This is juicy and still tight, with firm but savory tannins. Medium-weight and quite zesty in texture, as is the case with the other López de Heredia reds tasted this session. Drink now or hold. |
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Rioja | 32 | 95 (TA) | HK$1,935.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (95)Viña Tondonia can seem austere in its (comparative) youth, especially when compared with sweeter Bosconia, but this is a wine that will reward patience. Picked earlier to assuage the effects of a warmer site, this blend of Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 5% each of Graciano and Mazuelo is structured and focused, with redcurrant, forest floor and green herb notes. Give it time. |
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Rioja | 2 | 97 (VN) | HK$3,875.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)The 2013 Reserva Viña Tondonia is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Graciano and Mazuelo, grown in the calcareous soils of the Tondonia meander in Rioja Alta. Aged extensively in American oak, it offers restrained black fruit, wild herbs, balsamic hints and sweet spices with gentle cedar and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied with chalky grip and a layered, tertiary finish, this is a benchmark classic—refined, enduring and unmistakably Tondonia. |
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Rioja | 1 | 97 (VN) | HK$1,860.00 | |||||
Vinous (97)The 2013 Reserva Viña Tondonia is a blend of 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha and 10% Graciano and Mazuelo, grown in the calcareous soils of the Tondonia meander in Rioja Alta. Aged extensively in American oak, it offers restrained black fruit, wild herbs, balsamic hints and sweet spices with gentle cedar and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied with chalky grip and a layered, tertiary finish, this is a benchmark classic—refined, enduring and unmistakably Tondonia. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 96 (WA) | HK$2,005.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (96)The 2020 Paixar is the one wine from the portfolio that is completely different from the others and comes from high-altitude vineyards in the zone of Dragonte on slate soils. In 2020 and 2021 they used the whole field blend—reds and around 5% white grapes, which might have given it an extra spark of acidity. It matured in 5,000-liter oak vat and 500-liter oak barrels. It has a perfumed nose, elegant and floral, with good ripeness but without excess. It's finely textured with a chalky thread and great balance. It finishes long and dry. This is truly superb and should evolve nicely in bottle. It's now Vino de Paraje 'A Serra' in Dragonte, a parish of Corullón. 8,000 bottles were filled in November 2021. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$1,375.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)The vino de paraje from A Serra in Dragonte 2021 Paixar is as good as ever, with the austerity of the slate slopes and the old vines that deliver low yields of concentrated and characterful grapes. It has a moderate 13.5% alcohol and a very fresh sensation on the palate beyond analysis. The vineyards are in the process to obtain organic certification. 6,500 bottles produced. This is one of the most elegant vintages for this wine. |
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Navarra | 2 | 95 (WA) | HK$1,205.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95)Both wines from 2018 showed very fresh and young, younger than you'd have anticipated. The 2018 El Terroir follows the path of previous vintages and is a Garnacha selection of their organic and biodynamically farmed plots (but not certified), fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured in barrel for 18 months. It's clean and aromatic and has herbal freshness, a certain leafiness that even makes me think of Mencía. The oak is neatly integrated and folded into the wine, which comes through as balanced and elegant, with a Mediterranean twist that is characteristic from San Martín. It has a medium to full-bodied palate with very fine, chalky tannins. 24,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in October 2022. |
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Navarra | 1 | - | HK$1,650.00 | |||||
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Introducing Lupier La Dama 2017, a distinguished expression from the heart of Bordeaux’s esteemed appellation. Crafted by the venerable Lupier Estate, renowned for its commitment to excellence, this vintage embodies the quintessence of fine winemaking. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested from sustainably managed vineyards, benefiting from the region’s unique gravelly and clay soils that impart exceptional depth and complexity. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing the true character of the varietals to shine through. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an elegant 18-month maturation in French oak barrels, contributing nuanced layers of vanilla and spice while maintaining its vibrant acidity. On the palate, Lupier La Dama 2017 reveals a harmonious balance of dark cherry, cassis, and subtle earthy undertones, culminating in a long, refined finish. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking sophistication and character, this vintage exemplifies Lupier’s dedication to producing world-class wines. |
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Navarra | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$815.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)No 2017 was produced, so after the 2016 I tasted a while ago, we jump to the 2018 La Dama, vinified by Enrique Basarte and Elisa Úcar and blended and bottled by Raúl Pérez, the new owner of the project. They always look for a more delicate expression of Garnacha from selected stonier plots of old head-pruned and dry-farmed vines in the village of San Martín de Unx that are worked organically and biodynamically but are not certified. The wine is stunning, elegant and aromatic, with depth, complexity and grip. It's incredibly young and expressive and doesn't show its age at all; it has a refined nose and is quite fruit-driven and floral, with very integrated oak (like never before), supple flavors and very fine tannins. It has good ripeness and contained alcohol (13.8%) and good freshness and acidity (with a pH of 3.46 and 6.3 grams of tartaric). 10,000 bottles were filled in October 2022. |
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Navarra | 1 | 97 (WA) | HK$1,960.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (97)No 2017 was produced, so after the 2016 I tasted a while ago, we jump to the 2018 La Dama, vinified by Enrique Basarte and Elisa Úcar and blended and bottled by Raúl Pérez, the new owner of the project. They always look for a more delicate expression of Garnacha from selected stonier plots of old head-pruned and dry-farmed vines in the village of San Martín de Unx that are worked organically and biodynamically but are not certified. The wine is stunning, elegant and aromatic, with depth, complexity and grip. It's incredibly young and expressive and doesn't show its age at all; it has a refined nose and is quite fruit-driven and floral, with very integrated oak (like never before), supple flavors and very fine tannins. It has good ripeness and contained alcohol (13.8%) and good freshness and acidity (with a pH of 3.46 and 6.3 grams of tartaric). 10,000 bottles were filled in October 2022. |
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Andalucia | 1 | 98 (DC) | HK$2,230.00 | |||||
Decanter (98)A new-wave Sherry by winemakers Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Perez makes its debut on the Place de Bordeaux this September. 100% Palomino Fino grapes come from the 3.35-hectare San Cayetano vineyard in Macharnudo, planted in 1988. Beautifully fragranced nose, really perfumed and floral, scented with wildflowers. The wine sees one year of flor ageing but it's distinctly dry and round on the palate. There's a thickness to the texture, like thick honey but with salted, softly spiced edges and a core of bright lemon, peach and pear that gives tang, energy and excitement to the expression. Poised and refined, this has a lovely ease about it, beautifully textured and fully flavoured with mouthwatering acidity and bursts of bright citrus zest that counter the saltiness - close your eyes and you could be by the beach! Interesting and captivating, long and lingering, crying out to be eaten with nuts. lovely sea salt spray, close your eyes and you're at the beach! limestone. Small production of only 6,000 bottles. |
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Andalucia | 39 | - | HK$2,775.00 | |||||
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Evoking the spirit of Jerez, the M. Ant. De la Riva Macharnudo San Cayetano 2023 is a paragon of Andalusian viticulture. Crafted by the celebrated bodeguero, M. Ant. De la Riva, this sherry hails from the sunbaked vineyards of Macharnudo, ensconced in the heart of the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry denomination of origin. This painstakingly produced vintage is an ode to the traditional 'almacenistas' methods, aged with love under the nalón's watchful gaze. This Palmira-style sherry, made from premium quality Palomino Fino grapes, seduces with its deep golden hue and enchanting bouquet, yielding hints of caramelised almonds, aged wood, and the faintest whisper of sea breeze. On the palate, the M. Ant. De la Riva Macharnudo San Cayetano 2023 dazzles with its complexity, engaging the senses with a delightful interplay of dry and savoury notes, enriched by a satisfying, long finish. A memorable distillate that asserts the prestige and pedigree of its land and maker. |
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Navarra | 9 | - | HK$1,395.00 | |||||
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Dive into the world of Spanish viticulture with Magana Navarra Baron Magana 2015. This red wine, crafted by esteemed winemaker Juan Magaña, is an example of top-notch Navarra produce. Boasting a fusion of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo, this stellar vintage exhibits a fascinating complex profile. Patiently aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, it offers an opulent nose of ripe fruits, subtle shades of sweet spices, undergrowth and balsamic aromas. On the palate, it is rich, vibrant, and balanced with an alluring touch of silkiness. Ensuring exclusivity, the Magana Navarra Baron Magana 2015 is harvested from 40-year-old vines situated in Baja Montaña, the coolest area of Navarra for grape cultivation. Juan Magaña’s dedication to traditional winemaking methods results in this full-bodied, character-rich wine that truly embodies the essence of Navarra. Buy Magana Navarra Baron Magana 2015 for an exploration of an exquisite wine with an exceptionally lengthy finish. |
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Navarra | 3 | - | HK$1,365.00 | |||||
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The Magana Navarra Dignus 2013 captures the elegance of Spain's Navarra region. Crafted by the esteemed Bodegas Viña Magaña estate, this exemplary blend boasts 50% Tempranillo, 25% Merlot, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. An expert in producing old vine Spanish wines, the Magaña family invites you to experience the complexity of their craft with the Dignus 2013 vintage. With 12 months aging in French oak, the Dignus 2013 presents an exceptional intensity on the palate, redolent with fresh black fruit and subtle hints of vanilla and exotic spices. Its vibrant dark red hue and refined tannins complement its long, memorable finish. Laden with the nuances of its terroir, the Magana Navarra Dignus 2013 is an exemplary testament to the vintner's art in Navarra. Enjoy this distinctive wine with a variety of robust dishes to appreciate its harmony and depth. Truly, the Dignus 2013 exemplifies the rich viticultural heritage of the Magaña estate. |
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Castilla y Leon | 1 | - | HK$1,070.00 | |||||
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Maldivinas Movida Laderas Vino Tierra 2009 embodies the quintessential expression of Spanish viticulture. Crafted meticulously in the renowned Laderas region of Rioja, this exquisite wine benefits from a unique terroir characterised by sun-drenched slopes and well-drained limestone soils. The estate, Maldivinas, with decades of heritage and a dedication to sustainable farming practices, cultivates primarily Tempranillo and Garnacha grapes, employing traditional hand-harvesting methods combined with modern vinification techniques. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by ageing in French oak barrels for 18 months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The meticulous selection from biodynamically managed vineyards enhances the wine’s purity and expression. On the palate, the 2009 vintage reveals a harmonious balance of ripe dark fruits, elegant tannins, and a long, lingering finish. Its complex bouquet features aromas of blackberry, plum, and a hint of tobacco, making Maldivinas Movida Laderas Vino Tierra 2009 a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking depth and elegance in their fine wine selection. |
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Rioja | 1 | - | HK$10,270.00 | |||||
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Rioja | 1 | 94 (WA) | HK$2,905.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (94)I reported on the current release, the 2001 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, previously but underrated it slightly. This cuvee is sourced from a single plot called La Plana planted at over 1500 feet of elevation. It is made up of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo chosen for its acidity. The wine is aged for 10 months in new American oak followed by 21 months in seasoned oak. It is then held in bottle for 3-4 years prior to release. Deeply colored, spicy, elegant and complex, the wine has great volume and grip as well as exceptional length. It can be approached now but will easily have a 30 year lifespan. |
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Rioja | 1 | 99 (JS) | HK$12,165.00 | |||||
James Suckling (99)Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very complex. Full and intense with fantastic depth and power. It goes on for minutes. It is a wine that exudes tradition but gives a sense of modernity with precise winemaking. Two years in oak, one in concrete and three or four in bottle. Drink on release and age onwards. |
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Rioja | 3 | 98 (JS) | HK$7,535.00 | |||||
James Suckling (98)Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory complexity on the nose, with iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather and dried mushrooms. A medium-to full-bodied, linear and zesty Rioja that’s full of nuanced flavors that linger through the very long, savory finish. Floral, too. Yet, it remains bright and precise. Tempranillo with 16% mazuelo. Drink on release or hold. |
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Rioja | 2 | 100 (JS) | HK$9,855.00 | |||||
James Suckling (100)So much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full-bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. Drink or hold. |
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