 |  | Bodegas Valdelana Barón Ladrón de Guevara | Reserva 2016 Rioja, Spain 14.5% ABV | Regular Price: $19.50 |  |
To say Bodegas Valdelana is an impressive producer in Rioja is an understatement. Juan Jesús Valdelana, current proprietor of the estate, farms some of the most renowned vineyards in this historic region. In October of 2019, the Valdelana family received a certificate of authenticity from Spain's Minister of Agriculture confirming Bodegas Valdelana as the winery with the most Viñedos Singulares in Rioja! Viñedos Singulares is a new classification in the region, which has identified the top Grand Cru vineyards by a strict set of criteria including vine age, soil type, yield, manual farming and ownership. Juan Valdelana owns and farms vines in 10 different Viñedos Singulares, more than anyone in Rioja! It is this magical terroir, combined with great farming and traditional winemaking, that goes into each and every bottle from Bodegas Valdelana. Their 2016 Rioja Reserva showcases the family's unwavering dedication to produce wines of supreme quality and value. When I tasted the wine, I couldn't believe how much concentration, complexity and refreshment it delivered: At this price, it is the best value in Rioja I've taste from the delicious 2016 vintage! |
| A History of Excellence  Bodegas Valdelana is located in Elciego, known as the noble birthplace of Rioja Álavesa wines. The 150-hectare estate sits between the Ebro River and the Sierra de Cantabria mountains. This location lends itself to such delicious fruit because their chalk and clay-laden vineyards face southeast, toward the cooling Ebro, which allows for optimum sun exposure and ensures perfect ripening of the grapes. The mountains offer protection from the gusting northerly winds.
The Valdelana family has been tending these vines since well before the estate was founded in the late 19th century. Juan Jesús, thirteenth-generation owner and current winemaker, is one of the most innovative vignerons in all of Spain. He has worked tirelessly to transform the property not only into a first-class Rioja estate, but also a center of learning. Juan has established a museum showcasing the history of winemaking, which includes a journey through all the senses involved in wine tasting. Today, his children, Juan and Judit, are the 14th generation of the family to work at the winery, ensuring the continued legacy, traditions and values of Bodegas Valdelana. |
Rioja Reserva  The Ladrón de Guevara Reserva is a blend of 95% Tempranillo and 5% Graciano from vines over 50 years of age. It is aged in 50% French oak and 50% Russian oak for 24 months with a further 12 months of bottle aging. In the glass, this beautiful Rioja Reserva pours a deep cherry red with brilliant garnet highlights. The nose is complex and intense with notes of ripe strawberries, red cherries, licorice and Mediterranean herbs with a touch of vanilla and spice from its time in oak. On the palate, the wine is polished and well-balanced with soft, elegant tannins and a vibrant acidity that provides a welcome refreshment to complement the seductive intensity of rich, ripe fruit flavors. An underlying minerality permeates the wine, which combined with notes of spice and oak, add a beguiling complexity as it flows into a long, persistent finish. You can drink now or age for another 5-10 years. Enjoy with roasted or grilled lamb, chorizo or merguez sausages, or a firm, aged cheese like Manchego. |
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| Usually $19.50, take advantage of 10% off 1-5 bottles ($17.55/BTL), 15% off 6-11 bottles ($16.58/BTL) and 20% off 12+ bottles ($15.60/BTL) for this week only (5/4/22 through 5/10/22). Eat Well, Drink Well
Laurent
Princeton Corkscrew Wine Shop
2016 Bodegas Valdelana Barón Ladrón de Guevara Rioja Reserva Regular Price Corkscrew Price One Bottle $19.50 $17.55 10% Off  Six Bottles $117 $99.45($16.58/BTL) 15% Off Twelve Bottles $234 $187.20($15.60/BTL) 20% Off | | | | In case you missed our last offer... | Domaine Bott Frères Pinot Blanc | 2019 Alsace, France Click here for their story... |  | Regular Price: $17
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15% off 6-11 bottles: $14.45/BTL
20% off 12+ bottles: $13.60/BTL 
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