{"title":"Wines: Rias Baixas","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"de-muller-iris-rojo-nv-1l","title":"De Muller Iris Rojo Vermouth - NV (1L)","description":"\u003cp id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1747517694870_311\" class=\"\"\u003eWine aromatized with +150 botanicals.  A deep amber in the glass with smooth, elegant aromas of rosemary, sage, fennel and licorice. The elegant herbal notes continue in the mouth, with flavors of thyme, hazelnut and hints of peppermint. A long, smooth finish that closes with a pleasant bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDeMuller Vermouths have been made using the same recipes since their founding, almost 70 years ago. Over 150 botanicals are used, many of which are native to the winery’s Mediterranean setting. Today, their winemaker is Gemma Martinez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe winery is located in Reus, near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in Catalonia. Reus is considered the epicenter of Spanish vermouth and DeMuller is historically regarded as one of the top producers in the area. Their wines are made with a base of white wine, infused with 150 botanicals. The winery uses the actual plants for their infusions, rather than the concentrates used by many producers. 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To bring our wines to a wider international audience, we founded the Altos de Cristimil winery in the \"Rias Baixas” denomination. We use the most modern methods and winemaking techniques, which extract the maximum potential from our grapes while respecting their natural character. The partial cold maceration and combination of our different coupages, balanced in ideal proportions allows for singular fruit expression, aromatic complexity and freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Notes\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Hand Picked Selections","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45812859371683,"sku":"24106624","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/AltosdeCristimilAlbarinoWhiteLabel-2019_750ml.jpg?v=1704992482"},{"product_id":"gran-vinum-esencia-divina-albarino-2024-750ml","title":"Gran Vinum Esencia Divina Albarino - 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Albariño, grown on 50-year-old, estate-grown vines.  The wine was aged on its fine lees for 3 months in stainless steel tanks after fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+View from the Cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Esencia Diviña cuvée from Adegas Gran Vinum is a step up from their entry level wines, as this is crafted from fifty year-old Albariño vines, planted on sandy soils of decomposed granite. The 2023 version shows the added depth of these old vines, offering up scents of tart pear, fresh lime, white flowers, ocean breeze and a lovely base of salty minerality. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, complex and beautifully proportioned, with a fine core, lovely soil signature, zesty acids and a long, poised and seamlessly balanced finish. Fine juice that will age very well indeed and be an even more complex glass of wine with three to five years in the cellar. 2024- 2035+. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Gilman; Issue 109, January – February 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines Imports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45832721137827,"sku":"GV_EDAlb24","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/Esencia_20Divina_202022_20Btl.png?v=1691448020"},{"product_id":"adegas-gran-vinum-seleccion-especial-albarino-2023-750ml-copy","title":"Adegas Gran Vinum Seleccion Especial Albarino - 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from \u003cspan\u003e100% Albariño, grown on 50-year-old, estate-grown vines.  Only free run juice was fermented in both stainless steel tanks and large neutral oak fuder.  The wine was aged on its fine lees for 6+ months after fermentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95 point Wine Review Online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is among the very best renditions of Albarino from Rias Baixas in almost every vintage, and 2024 is no exception. It is certainly a standout in terms of physical density, but the real key to its success is not its “size” but rather how driving and persistent its flavors prove to be. Purity of fruit is another key, and the notes of orchard fruits with citrus edging are utterly delicious. But again, the wine’s linear energy is truly remarkable by comparison to the many good - but merely good - wines made every year in Rias Baixas. That’s not intended as a knock on the region’s wines (it is borderline amazing that an area with such high rainfall makes such consistently tasty wines) so much as an indication that this is truly something special. The spectacular finish was easy to sense when tasting it on its own, but when re-tasting it along with spicy fried rice, the aftertaste of the wine outlasted the lingering flavors of the food. Trust me - I’ve got the score right on this, even though many reviewers seem to subconsciously impose a “ceiling” on the scores they’ll accord to Albarino, just as one very rarely sees a score of 95 for Sauvignon Blancs from anywhere. This is state-of-the-art juice. - Michael Franz May 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elite Wines Imports, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":45832722219171,"sku":"GV_SEAlb24","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/GranVinum2021_Btl.png?v=1709233304"},{"product_id":"attis-xion-albarino-somlyay-2024-750ml","title":"Attis Xion Albarino - 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe youngest version of our albarino wine. 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The luscious acidity and the persistent aromas provides a long and pleasant final.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Williams Corner Wine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":46015827738787,"sku":"XionAlbarino24","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/xion-2-600x900.webp?v=1752248509"},{"product_id":"vinabade-albarino-2024-750ml","title":"Vinabade Albarino - 2024 (750ml)","description":"A clean, bright wine. Golden yellow color with greenish hues. Floral nose with notes of apple, apricot and peach. 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Drink now.\" James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RNDC\/NDC (FOR)","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47680462192803,"sku":"ORosal24","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/TerrasGaudasORosalRiasBaixas-2024_750ml.webp?v=1779136119"},{"product_id":"zarate-zarate-albarino-2022-750ml","title":"Zarate Zarate Albarino - 2022 (750ml)","description":"","brand":"kolton","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":47693038682275,"sku":"101504","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/4104\/0803\/files\/TerrasGaudasORosalRiasBaixas-2024_750ml.webp?v=1779136119"}],"url":"https:\/\/cellar.com\/collections\/wines-rias-baixas.oembed","provider":"Cellar.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}