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Xiloca is coming back to Marquis!

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Bodegas Vinae Mureri  2013 Xiloca, 750ml, $20.78+tax Variety: Grenache Appelation: Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Jiloca   Bodegas Vinae Mureri  2010 Oro de  Xiloca, 750ml, $25.13+tax Variety: Grenache Appelation: Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Jiloca   The hot, dry interior of Spain is all about old, gnarly Garnacha bush vines – indeed, there is some evidence that the variety originated in the Aragon region.  Here, around 1000m up on slate slopes, Jose Antonio Martin restored the old, under-appreciated vines on his family’s estate while acquiring more from neighbouring growers.  Vineyard work is done manually, as the slopes are too steep for mechanical equipment, and yields are very low.  Given the age of the vines – an average of … (Click for more)

New wines from Rioja in store now!

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Heras Cordon 2012 Rioja Vendimia Seleccionada, 750ml, $34.69+tax Varieties: 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 5% Graciano Appellation: Rioja   Heras Cordon 2010 Rioja Reserva, 750ml, $56.43+tax Varieties: 90% Tempranillo, 5% Mazuelo, 5% Graciano Appellation: Rioja   The Heras Cordon family name has been associated with winemaking in Rioja since the 19th Century, but the modern winery and barrel cellar where their wines are now made date only from the 2001 vintage.  The wines are made from 50 ha of estate vineyards in Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa combined with grapes from independent growers with whom they work closely.  Like all traditional Riojas, they see extended ageing in both barrel and bottle before release – 12 months each for the Vendimia Seleccionada, … (Click for more)