Regardless of how you feel about the
Wine Spectator Top 100, it does get people talking about wine. We certainly consider that a good thing; since no two palates are alike, the conversations can go on forever, or until they're stopped by opening a bottle of wine. And isn't that a perfect way to settle a disagreement?
Because of our great industry relationships, we can occasionally get an exceptional value, which, in turn, we can pass along to you. That's the case with the 2009 Vina Herminia Rioja Excelsus.
Wine Spectator gave this 93 points, and ranked it as #39 on their Top 100 wines of 2013.
A 50-50 blend of Tempranillo and Garnacha, the Vina Herminia Rioja Excelsus is garnet red with purple hues, scarlet and fleshy, lively, clean and high-intensity, with a deep cherry-garnet meniscus. Hearty, fresh and complex on the nose, sweet and soft bottom notes of new oak, dark fruit, cherry and currant. It is elegant, round and creamy, balanced, having a fresh and voluminous finish along with plenty of balanced tannins. The winery was established in 1949, with a wine-making heritage that goes back to 1885.
The winery is located at altitude in Lower La Rioja, near the Pyrenees. The vineyards enjoy relatively high temperatures during the day in contrast to intense cold
at night, offering optimal conditions for producing exceptional quality
grapes.
We've seen this outstanding wine elsewhere for as much as $19.99. At Joe Canal's in Lawrenceville and Woodbridge, we have the 2009 Vina Herminia Rioja Excelsus for only $16.99
in the Bottle Club®, which is a 15% discount. With a value like this, you should consider buying one to enjoy soon, one to cellar, and at least one as a gift.
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