{"title":"Spanish Female Wine Makers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"latue-freak-of-nature-unfiltered-white-2021-750-ml","title":"Latúe 'Freak of Nature' Unfiltered White 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e85% Verdejo, 15% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5 months in stainless steel tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has a bright yellow color with aromas of tropical fruits and green apple. It’s fresh, fruity, light but not too light, with a persistent and lively finish. A subtle mineral cut heading into the finish lends some backbone to this easy-drinking value wine that’s a fun cocktail wine or an all-round companion to just about any dish that calls for a glass of white wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification: \u003c\/strong\u003eFermentation on stainless steel. Machine harvested verdejo \u0026amp; sauvignon blanc grapes, direct pressing, 4 hours on the skins before fermentation at low temperatures (16-18°C). Fermentation op stainless steel. Lees remain in the tank, zero filtration before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste profile: \u003c\/strong\u003ea pale yellow colour with greenish hues. Aromas of citrus grapefruit and white fruits. Tasty \u003cspan\u003ewith hints of citrus and a pleasant bitterness. Serve at 8\u003c\/span\u003e°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/sh\/7384cmtp7wn7p3l\/AADTerSUmoTwawcoIe4VmXHNa\/Freak%20of%20Nature%2C%20Unfiltered%20White%2C%20Villanueva%20de%20Alcardete%2C%20Spain.pdf?dl=1\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Latúe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45045137441041,"sku":"HG0173","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Screenshot2023-05-29at11.54.54AM.png?v=1685379344"},{"product_id":"ronsel-do-sil-alpendre-merenzao-2020-750-ml","title":"Ronsel do Sil Alpendre Merenzao (Trousseau) 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Merenzao (Trousseau) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ronsel do Sil ‘Alpendre’ Merenzao\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e comes from some of the most intense slopes of the region, situated at 500-750 meters above sea level, and all from east facing mountainsides with a 50% slope. This dramatic terroir is full of granite and slate soils and 50 year-old vine Merenzao, which is the local name for the Trousseau grape. Hand harvesting is mandatory here, and can also be very dangerous, in order to get the grapes into the cellar for a natural fermentation in 2500 liter oak foudres. Once complete, the wine is placed into just a few neutral French barrels of 228 and 500 liters, for about 6 months before it is then bottled. The resulting wine is alive and expressive beyond description, with fresh and spicy aromas of red fruits that jump out of the glass, alongside a clear and distinctive elegance that somehow is captured in smell. The palate is long and seductive, with fresh raspberry and black cherry, hints of spice, and pretty dark flowers, with acidity to keep the mouth intrigued, and a finish that is complex and contemplative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonsel do Sil is situated in one of the world's most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate. Her philosophy is based on what she calls 'heroic' viticulture, reflecting a sincere balance with nature, though love and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompromise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the land. Aside from composting each year with gorse (the last harvest's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epruning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and remains), sheep graze the vineyards once a year to add their natural flare and keep excess plants at bay. In the cellar, an absolutely minimal approach is the secret to each perfect bottling, with a gravity flow system instead of pumps, all old wood and concrete use for aging, and very little sulfur additions, letting the native grapes of the area tell their individual story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ronsel_do_sil_alpendre_20_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronsel do Sil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45847706206481,"sku":"HG0650","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Ronsil.png?v=1698087081"},{"product_id":"astobiza-vermouth-750-ml","title":"Astobiza Vermouth (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt is the first vermouth in the world made with white wine from the Ondarrabi Zuri grape, harvested by hand and from Finca Astobiza, to which we add cereal alcohol with juniper from our London Dry Gin (best Gin in Spain 2020 at the World Gin Awards) , we adjust its friendliness with grape must and macerate various botanicals that we carefully select with different times. Among them stands out the presence of wormwood and citrus from the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe concept of vermouth comes from Demijohn No. 3 out of 12 Demijohns that we have used for hundreds of tests tasted by the Astobiza team over the last few years. The goal achieved: balance bitterness and acidity on a long, clean and fresh palate, maintaining the Atlantic character of the wines we make and at the same time maintaining the gastronomic profile that characterizes us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe controlled maceration of secret botanicals is divided into citrus, herbal and bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAstobiza is a gorgeous winery in the Txakolí de Alava DO of Spain. Named after a portion of the mountains nearby, Astobiza is a young bodega with old family history in winemaking. Xabier Abando's memories of his father making wine and growing up in the vineyards during the 1950's, carried him past his father's untimely death when Xabier was only fifteen, and gave him the motivation and dreams to one day create his own bodega.  In 1996, his passion began to take form when he accrued an estate near the town of Okendo, and began planting his first 2 hectares of vines, and grew with each year. After his vines produced grapes he found suitable, he built his bodega in 2008 for his first vintage of wine at the age of 68. Now with his son-in-law Jon Zubeldia, and the help of enologist Ana MartÍn, Xabier is making beautiful Txakolí from his organically farmed estate that would have made his father proud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_vermouth_ts.pdf\" title=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_vermouth_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astobiza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47376395305233,"sku":"HG0772","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Astobiza-Vermuth.jpg?v=1698088552"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-finca-san-angel-rioja-crianza-2018-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez ‘Finca san Angel’ Rioja Crianza 2018 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e90% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSustainable farming methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Solar de Randez’\u003c\/em\u003e roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful Rioja from Bodegas las Orcas, the 2018 Finca San Angel is a true ‘Crianza’ entirely from Raimundo’s Finca San Angel vineyard. It is grown at some of the highest elevations in the Rioja Alavesa region. The Tempranillo used in this wine is pulled from the family’s older vineyards, and it comes to the cellar for fermentation in stainless steel. After pressing, the wine is moved to to used French oak barrels for 14 months, and then 4 years in bottle to rest. This Crianza shows gentle yet firm layers of fruits and spices, while mixing with traditional aromas and flavors of La Rioja such as game and leather. With a long finish and an overall very complex structure, this is a wonderful bottle of red to accompany lamb, beef, and anything roasted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas las Orcas\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Finca San Angel (crianza) 2018\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_fsa_2018_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522428801297,"sku":"HG2055","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/sdrc.jpg?v=1741729473"},{"product_id":"uva-de-vida-sol-del-19-graciano-tempranillo-2019-750-ml","title":"Uva de Vida 'Sol del 19' Graciano\/Tempranillo 2019 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e70% Graciano, 30% Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Uva de Vida Sol del 19 comes from both Graciano grapes and Tempranillo, from gorgeous young vines planted on the estate’s clay and limestone soils. A natural fermentation in steel tanks took about 18 days to complete, and remained there through malolactic, and naturally decanted for two full years before bottling without any sulfite additions. The nose is dynamic, full of wildflowers, spicy fruits, violets and fresh earth. It leads to a smooth although very fresh palate, with a lovely balance between spicy tannin (from the Graciano), and a silky texture (from the Tempranillo), with notes of cherry, blueberry, and earthy umami. The wine is wild and earthy and ideal for bean dishes, pasta, cured meats, and hard cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUva de Vida is a small, biodynamic farm in the Santa Olalla area of Toledo. Maria Carmen López Delgado started her project in 2005 after she found herself beating a serious illness through realizing that intimate work with the earth and all of its energy, could rejuvenate her own ailments. “If we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves. Life has given me a new opportunity.” Together, with her husband Luis Ruiz, they work in the dry and extreme continental climate of Castilla with 9.5 hectares of Graciano (a fairly rare red grape in Spain, let alone Castilla), and 3 hectares of Tempranillo. Without even the use of copper or sulfur in the vineyard, they have a sincere passion and dedication to keeping their land perfect, in order to produce incredible grapes, situated between cereal fields and Cornicabra Olive groves. Music accompanies the vines and the cellar, in order to move subtle energy around using the gentle vibrations of sound waves. The Mandala image on the label of each bottle is their own complex geometric diagram of their vineyard (at 40˚ latitude), which outlines these energetic vibrations that are so crucial to their biodynamic farming practices. Further label info: The 8 pointed star references the Arabic \u0026amp; Jewish past of Toledo, which represents the connection between heaven \u0026amp; earth, the stable balance between spirit (cosmic) \u0026amp; matter (telluric). Also, it pays homage to the ancient Mediterranean civilizations that worshiped the sun, which they represented with 8 rays as a hallmark of spiritual realization, representing the sum of all aspiration, a symbol of life that inspires us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/uva_de_vida_sol_del_19_ts.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uva de Vida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718124867857,"sku":"HG2120","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/UvaDeDida_yellow.jpg?v=1733759756"},{"product_id":"uva-de-vida-luna-2023-750-ml","title":"Uva de Vida 'Luna' Graciano\/Tempranillo 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e60% Graciano, 40% Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Uva de Vida Luna comes from the estate’s youngest vines, which has an electric energy behind it that shows through in a clear and dynamic way. The 2023 is a blend of both Tempranillo and Graciano, which came from a bleeding of the grapes in order to give a bright fresh color and a light, fresh, chillable red in the glass. Native yeast and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, and after the malolactic has finished, the wine sits and naturally clarifies before it is bottled, with no filtration and no added sulfites. The result has a dark red rose hue, and has an aromatic floral quality that is backed by fresh berry fruit, and hints of earthy dust. In the mouth, the wine is fresh with acidity, but has enough grip from the tannic nature of the grape to keep the structure in line with the lifted fruity quality, and long spicy finish. Best served at cellar temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUva de Vida is a small, biodynamic farm in the Santa Olalla area of Toledo. Maria Carmen López Delgado started her project in 2005 after she found herself beating a serious illness through realizing that intimate work with the earth and all of its energy, could rejuvenate her own ailments. “If we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves. Life has given me a new opportunity.” Together, with her husband Luis Ruiz, they work in the dry and extreme continental climate of Castilla with 9.5 hectares of Graciano (a fairly rare red grape in Spain, let alone Castilla), and 3 hectares of Tempranillo. Without even the use of copper or sulfur in the vineyard, they have a sincere passion and dedication to keeping their land perfect, in order to produce incredible grapes, situated between cereal fields and Cornicabra Olive groves. Music accompanies the vines and the cellar, in order to move subtle energy around using the gentle vibrations of sound waves. The Mandala image on the label of each bottle is their own complex geometric diagram of their vineyard (at 40˚ latitude), which outlines these energetic vibrations that are so crucial to their biodynamic farming practices. Further label info: The 8 pointed star references the Arabic \u0026amp; Jewish past of Toledo, which represents the connection between heaven \u0026amp; earth, the stable balance between spirit (cosmic) \u0026amp; matter (telluric). Also, it pays homage to the ancient Mediterranean civilizations that worshiped the sun, which they represented with 8 rays as a hallmark of spiritual realization, representing the sum of all aspiration, a symbol of life that inspires us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/uva_de_vida_luna_23_ts.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uva de Vida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50718141186321,"sku":"HG2121","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/uva-de-vida-luna.png?v=1733760037"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-blanco-2022-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Blanco 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Viura\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation: Stainless Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSustainable farming methods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Solar de Randez\u003c\/em\u003e' roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolar de Randez Blanco is made only from Viura (known as Macabeo in Catalunya) grapes, from Raimundo’s wife’s family vineyards that are now nearly 80 years old, creating a blanco which is a dynamite example of a fresh style of white Rioja. Coming from 4 vineyards equaling under 3 hectares, the grapes generally all face the south and sit on Rioja Alavesa’s famous calcareous clay soils. It sat on lees for three months with regular stirring, adding to the mouthfeel and balance of the wine before it was bottled and ready for the market. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation, and the finished result is elegantly crisp, but with texture and balance; accented by a lovely floral note, and loaded with sexy tree fruit aromas. This white Rioja is made in a modern concept avoiding oxidation and wood aging, but is built with incredible structure and depth for a surprising longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas las Orcas\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_blanco_2022_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51252713554193,"sku":"HG2169","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/sdrb.jpg?v=1741729271"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-reserva-2017-750ml","title":"Solar de Randez Rioja Reserva 2017 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e95% Tempranillo, 5% Graciano\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Solar de Randez Reserva is a beautiful example of a Rioja Reserva, as it is round and velvety in texture, with well-integrated notes of vanilla, tobacco, and ripe fruit, but has a strong core and structure that reminds of its terroir. Made from carefully selected Tempranillo grapes from Riamundo’s vineyards, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and then rest before moved to oak. The fermented juice is then moved to used French barrels for 36 months, which is then followed by a minimum of 16 months in the bottle before ‘release.’ This remarkably styled Rioja is not only a true representation of the grape and region; it is a remarkable value for such an acclaimed wine from Spain’s most famous region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_reserva_2017_ts.pdf\" title=\"Solar de Randez Reserva 2017\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254049571089,"sku":"HG2170","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/SOLAR_DE_RANDEZ-reserva.jpg?v=1744044595"},{"product_id":"trikuharri-entradas-de-san-angel-blanco-2021-750-ml","title":"Trikuharri 'Entradas de San Angel' Viura, Rioja 2021 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Viura\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Trikuharri Viura is a gorgeous example of what the estate’s old vine Viura can express, as it comes from the small plot at the entrance of the Finca san Angel vineyard that was planted about 80 years ago. Once the grapes were brought to the cellar after a hand harvest, they were gently pressed, and the juice was placed in both oak and amphora for natural fermentation. Once complete, there were some months of stirring the gross lees to give great volume to the final wine, giving the ultimate expression of Viura before it was racked and continued its aging (about 10 months total in the two vessels – chosen for different levels of micro-oxygenation). The nose is quite fresh and lively, with crisp fruit, citrus, and yellow flowers shooting forth. The volume is full in the mouth, with incredible texture yet precision and clarity in the weight, offering spiced apples, Meyer lemon, honey, and a delicious salty kick. Best with some time to age or ample breathing time to showcase these old vines' layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo, now with his daughter Lucia, run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/trikuharri_viura_21_ts.pdf\" title=\"Trikuharri 'Entradas de San Angel' Viura 2021\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254065037585,"sku":"HG2171","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Trikuharri-White.jpg?v=1753837657"},{"product_id":"trikuharri-entradas-de-san-angel-tempranillo-2019-750ml","title":"Trikuharri 'Entradas de San Angel' Tempranillo, Rioja 2019 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Trikuharri Tempranillo is a beautiful red coming from only Tempranillo vines that yield quite little amounts of fruit, as it comes from the small plot at the entrance of the Finca san Angel vineyard that was planted about 80 years ago. Once brought to the cellar, the grapes went through 5 days of pre-fermentative maceration to capture as much delicate nuance and aroma as possible, before a natural fermentation in stainless steel tank. About 20 days passed with the skins, seeing 3 pump overs a day before a gentle pressing of the fruit, and malolactic was also carried out (and completed) in steel tank. The wine was then aged for 18 months, in a blend of French oak barrels (from Rousseau, Anna Selection, Ermitage, Berthomieu and Allary), and concluded in concrete for 4 additional months to relax and integrate. The finished wine is full of wild fruits, savory spices, and soft wood aromas on the nose, and leads to a plush palate that has silky texture yet is full of quite fresh acidity to keep things interesting. Dark brambly fruit, cedar, tobacco, and freshly turned earth are showcased on the long and persistent palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo, now with his daughter Lucia, run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/trikuharri_tinto_19_ts.pdf\" title=\"Trikuharri 'Entradas de San Angel' Tempranillo 2019\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51254120644881,"sku":"HG2172","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/TrikuharriTemp.jpg?v=1744209369"},{"product_id":"uva-de-vida-biografico-tinto-graciano-tempranillo-2022-750-ml","title":"Uva de Vida 'Biográfico Tinto' Graciano\/Tempranillo 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e80% Graciano 20% Tempranillo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUva de Vida Biográfico Tinto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is made with biodynamically farmed grapes from the estate’s northeast and southeast facing slopes. A blend of Graciano and Tempranillo, the grapes are fermented with only ambient yeasts in stainless steel tanks, before a rest for about six months in the same vessels.  The wine naturally clarifies and is not filtered nor sees any additions of sulfur before bottling, and is then released as a fresh expression of this blend. Dark in color, yet light in character, the aromas are a mix of spicy fruit, a touch of fresh earth, and hints of purple flowers. The palate is dynamic and bright, balancing between the spicy tannin of the Graciano, and the earthy fruit of the Tempranillo, offering bright red cherries, a bit of lilac, and a slight earthy umami quality.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUva de Vida is a small, biodynamic farm in the Santa Olalla area of Toledo. Maria Carmen López Delgado started her project in 2005 after she found herself beating a serious illness through realizing that intimate work with the earth and all of its energy, could rejuvenate her own ailments. \"If we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves. Life has given me a new opportunity.\" Together, with her husband Luis Ruiz, they work in the dry and extreme continental climate of Castilla with 9.5 hectares of Graciano (a fairly rare red grape in Spain, let alone Castilla), and 3 hectares of Tempranillo. Without even the use of copper or sulfur in the vineyard, they have a sincere passion and dedication to keeping their land perfect, in order to produce incredible grapes, situated between cereal fields and Cornicabra Olive groves. Music accompanies the vines and the cellar, in order to move subtle energy around using the gentle vibrations of sound waves. The Mandala image on the label of each bottle is their own complex geometric diagram of their vineyard (at 40˚ latitude), which outlines these energetic vibrations that are so crucial to their biodynamic farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFurther Label Information: The 8 pointed star references the Arabic \u0026amp; Jewish past of Toledo, which represents the connection between heaven \u0026amp; earth, the stable balance between spirit (cosmic) and matter (telluric). Also, it pays homage to the ancient Mediterranean civilizations that worshiped the sun, which they represented with 8 rays as a hallmark of spiritual realizations, representing the sum of all aspiration, a symbol of life that inspires us. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/uva_de_vida_tinto_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tech Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uva de Vida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259538407697,"sku":"HG2178","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/uva-de-vida-biografico_1_ebefe6e2-f1b2-48b9-be85-8a59659899f9.jpg?v=1709073676"},{"product_id":"ronsel-do-sil-vel-uveyra-mencia-2023-750-ml-copy","title":"Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra Mencia 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e85% Mencia 10% Garnacha 5% Negreda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 5,000 Loak foudre, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eABV: 12%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiodynamic (not certified)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVel’uveyra is in old local dialect meaning ‘to gaze at the vineyard’ during the colorful harvest. The symmetric picture symbolizes grapes \u0026amp; their resolute philosophy to promote sustainable development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Ronsel do Sil Vel’uveyra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the estate’s steep terraced vines that differ in age and are picked at a range of altitudes.  A blend of predominately Mencia, along with some Garnacha and the local Negreda, the grapes are hand harvested and brought into the cellar for a cold (pre-fermentation) soaking, before entering into large 5,000-liter oak foudres for natural fermentation, and 8 months of aging. The expressive result has a vibrant nose of red fruits, spice, and hints of licorice, while leading to a soft and supple palate of plums, cherries, light herbs, and pepper.  This northwestern Spanish red is perfect drinking wine for many foods, as the fresh acidity and soft yet bright fruit is very complementary at the table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRonsel do Sil is situated in one of the world’s most extreme grape growing regions, the Ribeira Sacra DO of northwestern Spain. With vineyards planted throughout treacherously steep slopes (ranging from 300 to 700 meters above sea level), all pruning, maintenance, and harvest is carried out by hand on old terraces built by the ancient Romans called Bancales. Maria José Yravedra is an absolute visionary for the region, producing wines that not only show incredible varietal integrity, but she accomplishes this through natural farming and biodynamic principles, making around 45,000 bottles a year from their 10 hectare estate. Her philosophy is based on what she calls ‘heroic’ viticulture, reflecting a sincere balance with nature, through love and compromise with the land. Aside from composting each year with gorse (the last harvest’s prunings and remains), sheep graze the vineyards once a year to add their natural flare and keep excess plants at bay. In the cellar, an absolutely minimal approach is the secret to each perfect bottling, with a gravity flow system instead of pumps, all old wood and concrete use for aging, and very little sulfur additions, letting the native grapes of the area tell their individual story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ronsel_do_sil_vel_uveyra_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronsel do Sil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259560526097,"sku":"HG2182","price":16.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/RonseldoSilVel_uveyraMencia_7fab291e-e415-4b0c-bbf9-c74dc14f3085.png?v=1697067602"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-rosado-2024-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Rioja Rosado 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e70% Viura, 30% Tempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filter, Pronatur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods \u003c\/strong\u003eSustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolar de Randez Rosado\u003c\/em\u003e is made in the Provenzal style, veering away from the typical ‘Spanish’ approach to bigger rosé wines, and venturing into the more ‘French’ approach of lighter body and fruit. Lovely and pale in color, this rose is made primarily from Tempranillo to give depth in structure and fruity earth, and blended with Garnacha for freshness, and old vine Viura to add incredible aromatics and lift to this lovely Rosado. The Tempranillo and Garnacha were co-fermented together, and after malolactic fermentation is complete, it is blended with the Viura before it was bottled, resulting in gorgeous aromas and flavors. This Rosé has lovely red fruit with a great depth of minerality and overall personality; vibrant berries, fresh herbs, and clean acid to accentuate it all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Solar de Randez’ roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBodegas Las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, near the medieval town of Laguardia. The family's winemaking history dates back to 1900, when wines were first crafted in their traditional cellar beneath the old town. In 1999, they expanded to just outside the ancient city’s walls, marking a new era that balanced historic practices with modern improvements. Most recently, the family completed another important chapter in 2023, establishing a beautiful new winery within their Finca San Ángel vineyard — surrounded entirely by their own family vines and heritage, with sweeping views of the Laguardia countryside. For many years, Raimundo and Cristina Abando ran the estate, tending their own vineyards and making wines that capture the true spirit of Rioja Alavesa. Today, after extensive studies in viticulture and winemaking across Spain, their daughter Lucía has taken the lead as head winemaker, bringing a new generation’s energy and perspective to the family’s long tradition — with Raimundo still closely involved by her side. All the wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown fruit, farmed naturally without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. In the cellar, native yeast fermentations, minimal filtration, and vegan-friendly practices are the norm, allowing the character of the vineyards to shine. Bodegas Las Orcas continues to produce authentic, vibrant Rioja wines, offering a rare and genuine expression in a region increasingly dominated by large-scale production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Rosado 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_rosado_24_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491480961297,"sku":"HG2239","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics_b2501006-fd1c-45cb-a8f1-2b4f19ab5f15.png?v=1721326354"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-blanco-2023-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Blanco 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Viura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak aging, 3 months on lees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filter, Pronatur White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolar de Randez Blanco is made only from Viura (known as Macabeo in Catalunya) grapes, from Raimundo’s wife’s family vineyards that are now nearly 80 years old, creating a blanco which is a dynamite example of a fresh style of white Rioja. Coming from 4 vineyards equaling under 3 hectares, the grapes generally all face the south and sit on Rioja Alavesa’s famous calcareous clay soils. It sat on lees for three months with regular stirring, adding to the mouthfeel and balance of the wine before it was bottled and ready for the market. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation, and the finished result is elegantly crisp, but with texture and balance; accented by a lovely floral note, and loaded with sexy tree fruit aromas. This white Rioja is made in a modern concept avoiding oxidation and wood aging, but is built with incredible structure and depth for a surprising longevity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Solar de Randez\u003c\/em\u003e' roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBodegas las Orcas\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain. The winery dates back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, where the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards. The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly). This is exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Blanco 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_blanco_2023_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491484205329,"sku":"HG2240","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/sdrb.jpg?v=1741729271"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-tempranillo-2022-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Tempranillo 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 2\u003cem\u003e022 Solar de Randez Joven\u003c\/em\u003e (young wine with no oak) comes from a 15-hectare plot of organic 40 to 60 year old vineyards that grow on a hill with both north and south facing slopes. The ripeness levels that come from the different sides of the hill create amazing depth in this fresh and young wine. Sitting on calcareous clay soils mixed with sand and rock, the layers displayed in this dense, ink-colored red are fantastically expressive. After time in stainless steel, and then four months in concrete vat, the resulting fruit is ripe, bright, and a deliciously bright wine. The Joven has beautiful aromas of red and black cherries with a touch of licorice, and the palate follows with a medium-bodied, yet impressively structured mouthfeel for a young wine, full of dark fruits, and a lingering finish of black pepper, licorice and fig.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Solar de Randez’ roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBodegas las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Rioja Alavesa region of Spain.  All the way back to the year 1900 in the medieval town of Laguardia, the family wines were made in their traditional cellar underneath the town, until the construction of their new bodega happened just outside the town walls in 1999. Raimundo and his wife Cristina run the winery today and make remarkable Rioja wines using only fruit from their own family vineyards.  The vineyards are tended naturally without the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides, and the wines are fermented using native yeasts and absolutely minimal filtration (also, all the wines are vegan friendly).  As a result, they make exceptional Rioja that brings together historic practices in the cellar, while also taking advantage of some more modern techniques, all while offering great value for authentically made wine from an area where large production has become a norm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Solar de Randez Tempranillo 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/sdr_joven_2022_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51491492659473,"sku":"HG2241","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/SolarTemp.jpg?v=1744040870"},{"product_id":"astobiza-late-harvest-txakoli-de-alava-2022-375-ml","title":"Astobiza Late Harvest Txakoli de Álava 2022 (375 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstobiza Late Harvest Txakoli\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the upper reach of the Alava zone at about 650 feet above sea level.  Nestled within the rolling hills of the Basque country, the local varietals are adapted to the continental climate with a heavy Atlantic influence.  The late harvest is made entirely of a variety that comes from this part of the world, Izkiriota (Gros Manseng in French), after the grapes spend extra time on the vine and ripen completely in order to produce sweet and intense sugars in this cooler climate.  A gentle press extracts the beautiful juice for a long and slow fermentation in stainless steel with extra time to mature before bottling.  The result is exceptional, with gorgeous sweetness that is wrapped tightly in freshness and acidity.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"\u003eAstobiza is a gorgeous winery in the Txakolí de Alava DO of Spain. Named after a portion of the mountains nearby, Astobiza is a young bodega with old family history in winemaking. Xabier Abando's memories of his father making wine and growing up in the vineyards during the 1950's, carried him past his father's untimely death when Xabier was only fifteen, and gave him the motivation and dreams to one day create his own bodega.  In 1996, his passion began to take form when he accrued an estate near the town of Okendo, and began planting his first 2 hectares of vines, and grew with each year. After his vines produced grapes he found suitable, he built his bodega in 2008 for his first vintage of wine at the age of 68. Now with his son-in-law Jon Zubeldia, and the help of enologist Ana MartÍn, Xabier is making beautiful Txakolí from his organically farmed estate that would have made his father proud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_late_harvest_txakoli_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Astobiza Late Harvest Txakoli de Álava 2022\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astobiza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496127758609,"sku":"HG2246","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics_02935b4c-e84d-4082-b2d4-52cbf20b85bd.png?v=1709140989"},{"product_id":"astobiza-txakoli-de-alava-rose-2024-750ml","title":"Astobiza Txakoli de Álava Rosé 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Hondarrabi Beltza, 50% Hondarrabi Zuri\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Selected neutral yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 months on lees, No oak aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.05%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% sustainable, integrated; 30% organic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003e2024 Astobiza Txakoli Rosado\u003c\/em\u003e comes from the upper reach of the Alava zone at about 650 feet above sea level. Nestled within the rolling hills of the Basque country, the local varietals are adapted to the continental climate with a heavy Atlantic influence. This rosé is made up of two local grapes called Hondarrabi Beltza (black), and Hondarrabi Zuri (white), which were hand harvested and brought into the cellar in small crates. The red grapes only spent a day or so on the skins to give the beautiful pink color to the wine, and after fermentation with the white grapes, the expression of fruit and terroir really comes out in the bottle. The finished wine has a lovely floral nose of strawberries and white flowers that are followed by a clean, bone-dry palate offering persistence and beautifully fresh acidity. There is a balanced and pure minerality from the soil, and a long aromatic finish that makes this a perfect bottle to enjoy with seafood or firm cheeses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTxakoli from Alava is known for the elegant approach to the local Hondarribi varieties. Bottled in a Bordelaise style bottle, without added CO2, the wine is meant for serious consideration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAstobiza is a small, family-owned and operated winery in the Txakolí de Alava D.O. of Spain. Named after a portion of the mountains nearby, Astobiza is a young bodega with old family history in winemaking. Xabier Abando's memories of his father making wine and growing up in the vineyards during the 1950's, carried him past his father's untimely death when he was only 15 years old, and gave him the motivation and dreams to one day create his own bodega. His passion began to take form in 1996 when he accrued his estate near the town of Okondo, and began planting his first 2 hectares of vines, and grew with each year. Once his vines produced the grapes he found suitable, he built his bodega in 2008 for his first vintage of wine at the age of 68. Now with his son-in-law Jon Zubeldia, and the help of enologist Ana Martin, Xabier is making beautiful Txakolí from his organically farmed estate that would have made his father proud.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Astobiza Txakoli de Álava Rosé 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/astobiza_txakoli_rose_24_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Astobiza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51564816204049,"sku":"HG2282","price":19.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/TxakoliRosado.png?v=1750347291"},{"product_id":"tomada-de-castro-flor-de-verano-albarino-2024-750ml","title":"Tomada de Castro Flor de Verano Albarino 2024 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e100% Albariño\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Spontaneous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlor de Verano\u003c\/em\u003e is the winery’s entry-level wine coming from the lowest elevation vineyard on the property. So close to the sea that one of the vineyards is only 10 feet from the beach, where more moisture and sea spray from the coastline affects these vines. The fruit is destined to become a delightfully fresh and enjoyable wine that showcases the climate of the area, as well as the granite soils beneath. Low-temperature, natural yeast fermentation makes for a wine that has so much personality and liveliness in the finished bottle, that it showcases the talents of the estate marvelously. There are remarkable amounts of delicious fruit in the wine, with bright citrus tones, green apple, and pear, yet remains to have stony minerality, and lovely acid that is prevalent across the palate. This easy-drinking Albariño is perfect for enjoying in the sunshine, or to accompany a big plate of delicious seafood and rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural fermentations from their own estate vineyards are but only two of the things that set Tomada de Castro far above the typical bar of Rias Baixas wineries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomada de Castro comes from Val do Salnés, the original and oldest sub-zone of the Rias Baixas D.O. in northwest Spain. Elisabeth and her father Carlos started this incredible family-run Adega in 1998, producing their own wines in a region that is farmed in tiny individual parcels. Their estate fruit (only 7 hectares) is grown in pergola using sustainable methods, encouraging the vines to draw necessary nutrients from the natural soils and climate. Likewise in the cellar, this team practices minimal intervention, using only the native yeasts for fermentations, working with the indigenous Albariño variety (which when harvested sees only a small bit of sulfur to prevent oxidation), and allowing the wine to express the different plots of their land without the use of oak, and only sees additional sulfites just before the final bottling. The result is true Albariño, full of character and with exceptional quality and an authentic group behind the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/castro_flor_de_verano_23_ts.pdf\" title=\"Tomada de Castro Flor de Verano Albarino 2023\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet (2023)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tomada de Castro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51821790331153,"sku":"HG2326","price":17.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlchemyShopifyWinePics-3.png?v=1694451864"},{"product_id":"ailala-ailalelo-treixadura-blanco-2023-750-ml-copy","title":"Ailalá-Ailalelo Treixadura Blanco 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Treixadura\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Native yeasts, Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months on lees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Tangential filter \/ Bentonite\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.4%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\/Biodynamic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAilalá Blanco comes from beautiful vineyards from within the Avia Valley, and is handpicked early in the morning to be brought immediately to the cellar for its future delicate treatment. The Blanco is a unique example from the area, as finding a 100% Treixadura wine is not common, yet this proves to be an incredible example, and looks like it will be very long-lived. After four months remaining on the lees with regular batonnage, the finished wine has stunning aromatics of lemon curd, apricot, white flowers, and seashells. The dense palate is loaded with ripe melon, sweet lemon, white peach, blood orange, and grapefruit peel. It is very persistent and has delicious acidity to let it age and develop well with time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAilalá! Ailalelo! Sing \u0026amp; shout when good times are shared among friends!!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAilalá-Ailalelo is a young and fresh concept winery located in the highly regarded Avia Valley of Galicia’s Ribeiro DO; bringing a sense of fun and exciting indigenous varietal wines to the market, as the name is one that refers to joyful partying (translates to ‘Olé!’ from the local dialect). A youthful yet quality focused estate, Ailalá-Ailalelo is a powerhouse collaboration between oenologist Inma Pazos, Javier Gonzales of Casal de Arman, and Xosé Lois of the esteemed Coto de Gomariz. Together they have accomplished two wines that express the incredible terroir of the region (the soils here are called ‘Sábrego;’ a granitic base with a mixture of sand and clay), as well as a fresh and approachable profile that comes from only biodynamically farmed vineyards. A minimal hand in winemaking and wines of truly outstanding quality, the value from this group is second to none in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/ailala_treixadura_24_ts.pdf\" title=\"Ailalá-Ailalelo Treixadura Blanco 2024\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ailalá-Ailalelo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52693594538257,"sku":"HG2407","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Ailala-White_0ec26335-65a5-4736-96cb-fc2c34bd1a49.png?v=1697141679"},{"product_id":"alzania-camino-del-soto-2023-750-ml","title":"Alzania Camino del Soto 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Chardonnay, 50% Sauvignon Blanc\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 months on lees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlzania’s Camino del Soto is a blend of Jose Manuel’s white grapes on the estate, coming from half Chardonnay and half Sauvignon Blanc. The expression is focused and terroir driven as it is a true marriage of the grapes from the beginning. A hand-harvest of these vines happen on the same day and the grapes are fermented together naturally in stainless steel. A cold fermentation makes for an incredibly aromatic blend, and it is coupled with a two-month rest on the fine lees to add depth and body to the finished wine. On the nose there are bright aromas of yellow plum, citrus, honey, and dried flowers, all of which lead up to a fleshy mouth feel of stone fruits, citrus, and green melon. A long bright finish that is backed by freshness that is as bright as the wine is in the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1999, Jose Manuel has developed a reputation amongst his peers, as one of the top winemakers in Spain. His bodega produces less than 5,000 cases per year of small lot, hand-crafted wines from approximately 18 hectares of vineyards within the Tierra Estella sub-region of Navarra in Northern Spain. With his wife Maria Saenz-Olazabal, the two enologists have created two stunning lines of wines: Alzania, and Saenz-Olazabal. Each vintage, the release of new wines shows a consistent and exceptional dedication to the varying estate fruit, and result in wines of elegance and concentration that can stand up with the top wines of the world. Jose Manuel's vineyards are never irrigated, never see herbicides or chemicals, and his plants produce between 3,000 to 5,000 kg\/hectare on average. As a minimalist in the cellar as well, natural fermentation take place for all of the wines, carefully thought out oak treatments are used to complement the variety, and remarkably low amounts of sulfites are used during the process. These wines are truly a magnificent approach to both international grapes and the local expression of Garnacha, and continue to express more and more of the territory year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/alzania_camino_del_soto_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alzania Camino del Soto 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Viñedos Alzania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768184598801,"sku":"HG2412","price":17.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/BodegasyVinedosAlzaniaCaminodelSotoBlanco2018_940x_a3b52030-038f-4cea-b841-374dd7c16abd.png?v=1684614300"},{"product_id":"alzania-el-retorno-garnacha-2022-750-ml","title":"Alzania 'El Retorno' Garnacha 2022 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Garnacha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood tanks, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 months in new French oak + 3 months in large French oak vats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlzania’s \u003cem\u003eEl Retorno\u003c\/em\u003e takes its name to bring forth the concept of ‘returning’ to using the old vineyards of the Navarra region in order to make wine, from a grape that has been their for a very long time: Garnacha. In an area that is now well known for its use of international varietals, Jose Manuel has recovered one particular old vineyard (and the only one left of its kind), called Finca Androneca that has olive trees and bush vines of Garnacha growing together in harmony. Together with an 80-year-old plot called Finca Loño, and 90-year plot called Finca El Peregrino, the Retorno is made to showcase these incredible vines. The grapes are fermented in small wooden tanks for about 3 weeks until it is transferred to new French and American oak to begin malolactic fermentation. The wine then rests there for 8 months before it is moved to large French oak vats for a final 3 months of rest before bottling. The result is nothing short of spectacular. Gorgeously balanced between fruit, earth, wood, spice, and acidity, the aromas and the flavors are harmonious and beautifully expressive of the varietal. Fresh spring flowers, blue and red fruit character, wet rocks, and peppery spice come together for an elegant medium to full bodied red. A perfect bottle for many occasions and cuisines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1999, Jose Manuel has developed a reputation amongst his peers, as one of the top winemakers in Spain. His bodega produces less than 5,000 cases per year of small lot, hand-crafted wines from approximately 18 hectares of vineyards within the Tierra Estella sub-region of Navarra in Northern Spain. With his wife Maria Saenz-Olazabal, the two enologists have created two stunning lines of wines: Alzania, and Saenz-Olazabal. Each vintage, the release of new wines shows a consistent and exceptional dedication to the varying estate fruit, and result in wines of elegance and concentration that can stand up with the top wines of the world. Jose Manuel's vineyards are never irrigated, never see herbicides or chemicals, and his plants produce between 3,000 to 5,000 kg\/hectare on average. As a minimalist in the cellar as well, natural fermentation take place for all of the wines, carefully thought out oak treatments are used to complement the variety, and remarkably low amounts of sulfites are used during the process. These wines are truly a magnificent approach to both international grapes and the local expression of Garnacha, and continue to express more and more of the territory year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/alzania_retorno_22_ts.pdf\" title=\"Alzania 'El Retorno' Garnacha 2022\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Viñedos Alzania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768234799377,"sku":"HG2413","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Alzania_ElRetorno.png?v=1773863160"},{"product_id":"alzania-syrah-2022-750-ml","title":"Alzania Syrah 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months in new \u0026amp; 1st year French \u0026amp; American oak\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable, small production\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAlzania Syrah\u003c\/em\u003e comes from a gorgeous plot of vines called ‘Los Almendros,’ and is an extremely approachable, yet complex and elegant ‘little brother’ to Jose Manuel’s ‘21 del 10’ Syrah. After initial fermentation in stainless, the wine is transferred into both new French Allier oak and second use American oak for around one year, and then spends several years in bottle before it is ready for release to the market. The resulting color is rich and dark, giving way to gorgeous aromas of fresh currant, blackberry, mature red and black fruit, olive, pork fat, and a touch of balsamic. The palate follows suit well with driven fruit, a full-body, remarkably high acidity, and a long incredible finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1999, Jose Manuel has developed a reputation amongst his peers, as one of the top winemakers in Spain. His bodega produces less than 5,000 cases per year of small lot, hand-crafted wines from approximately 18 hectares of vineyards within the Tierra Estella sub-region of Navarra in Northern Spain. With his wife Maria Saenz-Olazabal, the two enologists have created two stunning lines of wines: Alzania, and Saenz-Olazabal. Each vintage, the release of new wines shows a consistent and exceptional dedication to the varying estate fruit, and result in wines of elegance and concentration that can stand up with the top wines of the world. Jose Manuel's vineyards are never irrigated, never see herbicides or chemicals, and his plants produce between 3,000 to 5,000 kg\/hectare on average. As a minimalist in the cellar as well, natural fermentation take place for all of the wines, carefully thought out oak treatments are used to complement the variety, and remarkably low amounts of sulfites are used during the process. These wines are truly a magnificent approach to both international grapes and the local expression of Garnacha, and continue to express more and more of the territory year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Alzania Syrah 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/alzania_syrah_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Viñedos Alzania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52768298893585,"sku":"HG2414","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/AlzaniaSyrah.png?v=1779911963"},{"product_id":"latue-tempranillo-la-mancha-2024-750-ml","title":"Latúe Tempranillo, La Mancha 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e Village of Villanueva de Alcardete, on the river bank of the Gigüela, in the heart of La Mancha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e 2400 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic farming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months in stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e At the Bodega\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fresh and soft but still juicy and fruity wine is a welcome respite from the omnipresent overripe, over-extracted, sweet, and highly alcoholic La Mancha Tempranillo that’s become the standard these days. Its luminous Bing cherry color telegraphs the same fruit that dominates the clean and radiant nose, with forest fruit and tropical floral aromas lending additional complexity. Despite its gulpable body and texture, there’s solid structure here and a very long finish. Serve cellar temperature or even chilled a bit with pizza, burgers, or any everyday meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFounded in 1954, the founding spirit of Bodegas Latúe is still alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEntrepreneurship, ecology, sustainability, social responsibility, quality and innovation define the personality of Bodegas Latúe, in an environment where equal opportunities and social roots are always present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in central Spain and at a maximum distance of 10 kilometres from the winery, the vineyards of Bodegas Latúe create a genuine and characteristic landscape typical of La Mancha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an average altitude of  725 metres above sea level , protected by the banks of the Gigüela River and influenced by an extreme continental Mediterranean climate with warm summers and cold winters, there is a natural enclave of 4,300 hectares of vineyards, owned by Bodegas Latúe, one of the largest organic wineries in Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince its founding in 1954 as the San Isidro Cooperative, the legacy of the 131 founding families of Alcardete is still present, consolidating Bodegas Latúe as the economic and social driving force of the municipality. All of this thanks to the effort, commitment and dedication of generation after generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jp-bourgeois.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Bodegas-Latue-Tempranillo-La-Mancha.pdf\" title=\"Latúe Tempranillo, La Mancha 2023 (750 ml)\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bav7g-0-2\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Latúe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789314584849,"sku":"HG2419","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Latue_Tempranillo.png?v=1732050762"},{"product_id":"alzania-la-pareja-2023-750-ml","title":"Alzania 'La Pareja' 2023 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e50% Garnacha, 50% Syrah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood tanks, Indigenous yeasts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 months 5000L French oak, 10 months 2nd use French barrique\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.3%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlzania’s\u003cem\u003e La Pareja \u003c\/em\u003eis a seamless union of two distinct vineyard sites and varietals, each contributing its own unique voice to the final blend. The Garnacha hails from the historic La Raicilla vineyard, where 85-year-old bush vines dig deep into dry clay-limestone soils. The Syrah comes from Los Almendros, a 24-year-old site that lends structure and depth. Each grape is harvested, fermented, and aged separately to preserve its individual character: Garnacha spends 8 months in large 5,000-liter French oak vats to retain its purity and elegance, while Syrah matures for 10 months in one-use French oak barrels, gaining subtle spice and texture. Only after this long, careful evolution are the two wines blended and bottled. The result is a beautifully expressive red, with aromas of red fruits, violets, and a gentle balsamic note. On the palate, it’s fresh and mineral-driven, with silky fruit, medium body, and a graceful finish laced with blackberries, currants, and a whisper of earth. A thoughtful and balanced wine—versatile, vibrant, and distinctly Alzania.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 1999, Jose Manuel has developed a reputation amongst his peers, as one of the top winemakers in Spain. His bodega produces less than 5,000 cases per year of small lot, hand-crafted wines from approximately 18 hectares of vineyards within the Tierra Estella sub-region of Navarra in Northern Spain. With his wife Maria Saenz-Olazabal, the two enologists have created two stunning lines of wines: Alzania, and Saenz-Olazabal. Each vintage, the release of new wines shows a consistent and exceptional dedication to the varying estate fruit, and result in wines of elegance and concentration that can stand up with the top wines of the world. Jose Manuel's vineyards are never irrigated, never see herbicides or chemicals, and his plants produce between 3,000 to 5,000 kg\/hectare on average. As a minimalist in the cellar as well, natural fermentation take place for all of the wines, carefully thought out oak treatments are used to complement the variety, and remarkably low amounts of sulfites are used during the process. These wines are truly a magnificent approach to both international grapes and the local expression of Garnacha, and continue to express more and more of the territory year after year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bonvivantimports.com\/uploads\/7\/2\/2\/1\/72211495\/alzania_la_pareja_23_ts.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Alzania 'La Pareja' 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas Viñedos Alzania","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53261763150097,"sku":"HG2464","price":23.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/Alzania.jpg?v=1773862961"},{"product_id":"solar-de-randez-rioja-rosado-2025-750-ml","title":"Solar de Randez Rioja Rosado 2025 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Tempranillo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e No oak aging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilter \/ Fining\u003c\/strong\u003e Light filter, Pronatur\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainable \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolar de Randez Rosado\u003c\/em\u003e is made in the Provenzal style, veering away from the typical ‘Spanish’ approach to bigger rosé wines, and venturing into the more ‘French’ approach of lighter body and fruit. Lovely and pale in color, this rose is made primarily from Tempranillo to give depth in structure and fruity earth, and blended with Garnacha for freshness, and old vine Viura to add incredible aromatics and lift to this lovely Rosado. The Tempranillo and Garnacha were co-fermented together, and after malolactic fermentation is complete, it is blended with the Viura before it was bottled, resulting in gorgeous aromas and flavors. This Rosé has lovely red fruit with a great depth of minerality and overall personality; vibrant berries, fresh herbs, and clean acid to accentuate it all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Solar de Randez’ roughly means the ‘House of Randez,’ which is an old family name of the estate ‘orcas’ refers to an old local tool that was used to turn up the dirt between rows in the vineyard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eBodegas Las Orcas is a small, family-owned and operated winery located in the heart of Rioja Alavesa, near the medieval town of Laguardia. The family's winemaking history dates back to 1900, when wines were first crafted in their traditional cellar beneath the old town. In 1999, they expanded to just outside the ancient city’s walls, marking a new era that balanced historic practices with modern improvements. Most recently, the family completed another important chapter in 2023, establishing a beautiful new winery within their Finca San Ángel vineyard — surrounded entirely by their own family vines and heritage, with sweeping views of the Laguardia countryside. For many years, Raimundo and Cristina Abando ran the estate, tending their own vineyards and making wines that capture the true spirit of Rioja Alavesa. Today, after extensive studies in viticulture and winemaking across Spain, their daughter Lucía has taken the lead as head winemaker, bringing a new generation’s energy and perspective to the family’s long tradition — with Raimundo still closely involved by her side. All the wines are crafted exclusively from estate-grown fruit, farmed naturally without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. In the cellar, native yeast fermentations, minimal filtration, and vegan-friendly practices are the norm, allowing the character of the vineyards to shine. Bodegas Las Orcas continues to produce authentic, vibrant Rioja wines, offering a rare and genuine expression in a region increasingly dominated by large-scale production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/SdR_Rosado._25_TS.pdf?v=1780322472\" title=\"Solar de Randez Rosado 2025\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTech Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bodegas las Orcas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53505005420817,"sku":"HG2501","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/8755\/8673\/files\/WinePics_b2501006-fd1c-45cb-a8f1-2b4f19ab5f15.png?v=1721326354"},{"product_id":"latue-airen-la-mancha-2024-750-ml-copy","title":"Latúe Airén, La Mancha 2024 (750 ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% Airen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTerroir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Village of Villanueva de Alcardete, on the river bank of the Gigüela, in the heart of La Mancha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e 2400 feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified Organic farming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 months in stainless steel tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottled\u003c\/strong\u003e At the Bodega\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bav7g-0-0\"\u003eA rare chance to taste one of the world’s least known but most widely-planted grapes vinified all by itself. It has a bright yellow color with aromas of tropical fruits and green apple. It’s fresh, fruity, light but not\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bav7g-0-1\"\u003etoo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bav7g-0-2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elight, with a persistent and lively finish. 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