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Caliza 89pts Wine Advocate, April 2013 (Vintage 2009) 88pts Wine Advocate, October 2012 (Vintage 2007) "...The nose is struck through with a sense of classicism “... from Dominio de Valdepusa ... one year in French new and reserve, its well-defined tobacco-tinged black fruit oak. ... slightly bretty, animally ... scents of loganberry, sloe actually recalling Bordeaux more than the Rhone. The palate and dark plum. ... medium-bodied with a pastille-like entry. is medium-bodied with tobacco-tinged black fruit, autumn Notes of dark cherry, orange zest and Dorset plum lead to a D.O. Dominio de Valdepusa * leaves and a hint of dark chocolate. It is a little broody light, crisp finish.” towards the finish, but it is fresh, well-balanced and purveys a sense of class.” 92pts Wine Spectator, July 2012 (Vintage 2005) “This alluring red delivers intense flavors of licorice, 88pts Wine Advocate, October 2012 (Vintage 2008) mineral, black cherry and black pepper in a silky texture, “... 70% Syrah and 30% ... one or two years in dense yet lithe. Turns gamy and sanguine on the finish, French barriques. ... striking bouquet of bacon fat and smoke where this remains fresh and balanced.” that soars .... medium-bodied with grippy, dry tannins and a core of dusty red fruit. ... good weight towards the mascu - Petit Verdot line, structured finish with mulberry and cedar lingering in 90pts Wine Spectator May 2013 (Vintage 2007) the mouth. ... modestly priced wine with grand ambitions.” “A savory mix of loam, toast and black olive notes deepens the plum and mineral flavors in this muscular red. The 91pts Wine Spectator, October 2012 (Vintage 2007) grippy tannins give way to notes of plum and lilac on the “Focused yet dense, this modern red exhibits vibrant surprisingly delicate finish. Austere, but well-knit.” currant, licorice, black pepper and smoke flavors. Stays lithe D.O. Dominio de Valdepusa and lively.” 88pts Wine Advocate,October 2012 (Vintage 2007) “... fresh, clean nose of dark cherries and blackberry, ... The Uniting Sustainability,Organic Practices SVmma VarietaliS palate is medium-bodied with succulent tannins….” arques de Griñon, housed in Owned by the Falcó family since 1292, a family Dominio de Valdepusa is located 90pts Wine Advocate, April 2013 (Vintage 2008) in Malpica de Tajo, Toledo, and has “...a clean, fresh bouquet of dark cherries, blueberry, pencil 92pts Wine Advocate, June 2011 (Vintage 2006) historical 18th century buildings, with ancient royal lineage, the Estate is covered by 50 lead and pine that is well-defined but needs to develop more “...brooding black fruits, spices, and licorice aromas and been owned by the Marques de home to royalty and nobility, is ha of vineyards, 30 of which are planted with personality. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe flavors in its compelling perfume. ...game, bacon, and exotic Griñon family since 1292. Granted blackberry and bilberry fruit, crisp acidity and a pleasing, spices emerge leading to a lengthy, pure finish lasting for located at the family estate, , Chardonnay, Petit Verdot and its own Denominacion de Origen in slightly toasty, savory finish that displays good length.” 45-seconds. Without a track record for longevity (the first vintage of this wine was in 1994), it is difficult to know how MDominio de Valdepusa is in Malpica de Tajo, 50 Syrah, the balance of 650 ha is a pristine land 2002, recently the D.O has been it might age but the wine’s depth and balance suggest that 20 composed of a diverse ecosystem covered in local recognized as the first official “Vino 90pts Wine Enthusiast, November 2012 (Vintage 2005) years is not out of the question.” kilometers from Toledo, within the historic area of “This modern-leaning blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, varieties of oaks, wild olive trees, brush, wild thyme de Pago” of the country setting Señorio de Valdepusa close to the Pusa River. The and Petit Verdot feels like a padded vise, with demanding and rosemary which contribute to the overall exemplary quality standards. The tannins and blackberry, toast and coffee flavors.” emeritVS Valdepusa region is set apart from other regions as the D.O. Dominio de Valdepusa is 92pts Wine Advocate April 2013 (Vintage 2008) complexity and personality of the single estate. The vineyard elevation is one of the highest in Spain at imbued with history, royalty, 90pts Wine Advocate October 2012 (Vintage 2007) “... a sophisticated bouquet of blackberry, cassis, boysenber - family believes in the characteristics of the terroir and “... 10 to 14 months in French barriques. ... a ripe, ry and raisin that unfolds appealingly in the glass and main - 1,608 feet above sea level and the top layer of soil is academia, and fine art. Dating back vanilla-scented bouquet ... oak juts out from the fruit profile. tains impressive delineation. The palate is medium-bodied “does its utmost to transmit the terroir characteristics almost pure limestone – similar to Burgundy, which to 1292, the land and the Pagos de ... medium-bodied with soft, supple tannins. ... elegant with crisp tannins, fine acidity and a composed, focused, to their grapes, including the soil’s physical, mineral Familia Marquis de Grinon has raspberry and crushed strawberry notes towards the finish, graphite-tinged black fruit with a saline/brine-tinged sparked the hiring of French consulting winemaker the aftertaste laced with cloves. ... elegant ... very natural.” aftertaste that lingers in the mouth. This is a superb wine and biological characteristics.” origins rooting back to kings, Michel Roland. The winemaking legend, Michel from Marques de Grinon that should age with style.”, Marques de Griñon earned its own Dominio de military, patrons of the arts, and Cabernet SauVignon Roland, has been the consulting winemaker at Griñon Valdepusa D.O. designation in 2002, recently the D.O even connections to the publication 89pts Wine Spectator April 2013 (Vintage 2008) 92pts Wine Enthusiast July 2013 (Vintage 2007) since 1990. The innovations of M. Roland, harvesting has been recognized as the first official “” of the very first Spanish grammar “The 2008 Dominio de Valdepusa Cabernet Sauvignon “This is a ripe, rich blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah that opens with blackberry, blueberry and book and Spanish-Latin dictionary. expresses the variety with clarity and distinction on the nose, techniques, gravity fed tanks, hand destemming of the country. The “Vino de Pago” designation blackberry intermingling with cedar and pencil lead...The earthy leather aromas...A chewy, smooth, deep finish A bust of Charles V, Holy Roman and the abandonment of fining and filtration, have palate is medium-bodied, with sappy black fruit, graphite- functions as the final chapter." is the highest designation a Spanish winery can Emperor sculpted by the highly tinged blueberry, and a candied, mocha-tinged finish. Fine.” given the wines a popular concentrated style. receive which sets exemplary quality standards. regarded medalist, Pompeo Leoni 90pts Wine & Spirits, October 2012 (Vintage 2005) “Ripe and concentrated with black fig flavors, this is is on display in the reception area 91pts Wine Spectator May 2013 (Vintage 2007) substantial and rich. It’s monumental in structure, setting out of the Mirabel Palace belonging to “Smooth and silky, this red delivers savory flavors of black to be a steak house favorite.” olive and tobacco, with a core of plum and dried cherry fruit. the Falco family, where the eldest Maturing harmoniously, the wine shows softening tannins 90pts Wine Spectator, July 2012 (Vintage 2005) Falco daughter is Marquesa of and a smoky finish.” “Black cherry, mineral, light herbal and licorice notes ... light Mirabel as well as Marketing yet dense, with well-integrated tannins and just enough Director of the winery. 88pts Wine Advocate, October 2012 (Vintage 2007) acidity to keep it lively...” “... a dusky nose of blackberry, licorice and dried blood with fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with dusty tannins and good weight….”

In 2000, fellow producers of single estate wines founded an association to energetically promote and educate consumers and the trade about the estate concept, or pago in Spanish. At first the group was called the Grandes Pagos de Castilla. 6/13 In 2003 the group renamed itself Grandes Pagos de España and today it has more than 20 members.

IMPORTED BY WINEBOW INC ., N EW YORK , NY IMPORTING , D ISTRIBUTING AND DEVELOPING PREMIUM WINES AND SPIRITS FOR MORE THAN 30 Y EARS . 1.800.WINEBOW • WINEBOW.COM Caliza Cabernet SauVignon Syrah Caliza is named for the soil This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is Made with 100% Syrah profile of these vineyards which made from the original vineyards planted in 1991 this is Spain's means limestone in Spanish. Made planted in the early 1970’s. Hand pioneering single-vineyard with 65% Syrah and 35% Petite harvested and aged for 12-14 Syrah, demonstrating that Spain Verdot from 15 year old vines is months in French barriques with can compete internationally Philosophies and Practices hand harvested and aged for 9-12 an additional 12 months in bottle. in a world class arena. Hand months in 1-2 year old French This Cabernet Sauvignon bursts harvested and aged for 12-14 Sustainability has always been an essential part barriques plus 7 months in bottle. from the glass with intense months in French barriques of the operating philosophy. Since the first modern day planting of international varietals in Caliza is deep purple in color with aromas of black cherries, wild with an additional 12 months Carlos Falcó 1974 the objective has been to create wines that glistening cherry hues. Aromas red fruits and spices, with in bottle. Attractively dark are a true expression of the natural and cultural that are alluringly fruity and notes of cinnamon, tobacco purple color with complex Fernandez de Córdova environment. Traditional elements linked to powerful, reminiscent of lush and chocolate. On the palate it aromas of jammy blackberries, The Pioneer and Innovator of Dominio de Valdepusa sustainable, organic and even biodynamic raspberries and ripe, black expands to reveal a full-bodied violets, cassis, and freshly practices have been adopted, such as cherries with a touch of cinnamon. wine with outstanding depth ground white pepper. In the Carlos Falcó Fernandez de Córdova, is a pioneer in the understanding how the soil’s microflora and fauna On the palate, it is beautifully of fruit. Well structured, with mouth it has a smooth velvety modernization of vine growing and winemaking in Spain. He holds have a direct effect on the personality of the s an agricultural engineering degree from the University of Louvain in wines -maximizing minerality. full-bodied and fresh with a silky round soft tannins. An ideal texture and an intense fruit core Belgium and graduated from the University of California (Davis). The microclimate and dry growing season e structure and a textured long accompaniment to red meat, of blackberries, with accents of Carlos Falcó has an ancient lineage, the Marques de Griñon title has naturally reduces the incidents of disease, the lasting finish. Caliza pairs well lamb and cheeses. game, mineral and toast. Good

u been in the family since the 14th century. He is a grandee of Spain, lanes between the vines are never tilled creating with game birds and poultry and underlying acidity provides the highest level amongst Spanish nobility. He is also Vice President

a haven for local grasses and herbs. The minimal q is ideal with most Mediterranean vibrancy and a spectacular rich of the Spanish Gastronomical Academy as well as President of use of tractors diminishes the overall carbon dishes, especially pasta, risottos, and prolonged finish. the Castilla La Mancha chapter. In 1974 he introduced Spain to foot print. Techniques such as underground r and cheese. the Syrah and Petit Verdot and La Mancha to Cabernet Sauvignon, drip-irrigation and mulching restrict the growth of a the first step in a series of daring pioneering innovations. His grass directly under the vines minimizing the use accomplishments include Spain’s first high canopy management of herbicides and drastically reducing water M (the plants are guided in high trellises) vineyards with drip irrigation consumption. as well as a partial root drying system devised for planting Syrah Modest amounts of water required for the and Petit Verdot, he was also the first to implement night time deficit irrigation comes from the Pusa River which grape harvesting. In 1999 he published his first book, Entender de flows through the estate making it unnecessary to Vino (ed. Martinez Roca), which is in its 11th edition and has won access ground water. Everything is done to help several national and international awards. the vines achieve balance to produce perfectly mature grapes that reflect as faithfully as possible the complex and unique terroir. SVmma VarietalS Petit Verdot emeritVS SVMMA is a Latin word Made from 100% Petit Verdot EMERITVS means deserving commonly used as addition or planted in 1992, this is Spain's in Latin and is produced only compendium of knowledge pioneering single-vineyard in the best vintages as the purest which refers to the knowledge Petite Verdot that often sets the expression of the Dominio two generations of the Falcó family benchmark for wines produced de Valdepusa terroir. Hand put into this wine. 60% Syrah, 25% from this varietal. Hand harvested harvested and made with 50% Julio Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% and aged for 12-18 months in Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Petit Mourelle Petite Verdot from 15 year old French barriques with an Verdot, and 20% Syrah, aged vines is hand harvested and aged additional 12 months in bottle. for 20-24 months in French for 12-14 months in 1-2 year old This wine is deep red in color barriques with an additional Vino de Pago : French barriques plus 18 months and has complex floral and noble 17 months in bottle. Blending in bottle. Deep ruby red in color wood aromas including essences takes place after the first year of FaEmstatei lWyi nemaker This quality standard was first introduced in 2003, referring with purple hues. This satin-tex - of ripe fruit, licorice and freshly barrique aging. This wine is a Julio Mourelle was raised in La Coruña () Spain. He holds to wines from single vineyards with special characteristics. tured wine has an elegant nose of ground pepper. Flavors of ripe combination of the best estate a BS in pharmacology from the University of Santiago (Spain) pepper, clove, smoke and rich dark spicy black cherry, cassis, espresso, varietals. Deep cherry in color A “Pago” is a land mass with indigenous vegetation where he majored in Plant/Physiology. Julio earned his Masters berries. Packed with layers of wild licorice and minerals evolve on the with an intense and expansive determined by the areas soil type and microclimate that in Food Science (Viticulture and Oenology) at the University of differentiates itself from the surrounding environment. The red fruits amidst mineral and spicy palate. Exhibits excellent depth nose. On the palate this wine is California (Davis) where he was tutored by Roger Boulton. site must have historically produced wines of exceptional notes, complex wine with plenty and a beautifully concentrated powerful with an excellent tannic While earning his masters he interned at Stag’s Leap Wine quality and the single vineyard name should have been in of ripe fruit backed up by soft and textured long finish. structure and a broad and sub - Cellars and then became the assistant winemaker for Sterling Vineyards where he was put in charge of experimental wines. use for at least five years. The single vineyard site must tannins, with a remarkable stantial palate of ripe fruit and These experiences deeply influenced Julio’s views on wine and be smaller than the communal or municipal boundary fruit-filled finish and balance. wild berries complimented by an elegant and lingering finish. winemaking. In 1995 Julio became the winemaker of Dominio within which it is located and there must be a quality control de Valdepusa working with the unparalleled expertise of con - system in place that complies at minimum with the sulting winemaker Michel Rolland. For more than 15 years Julio regulations for a DOCa. has been working at Valdepusa contributing to the excellence in winemaking that has earned the winery the exemplary reputation it now enjoys.