Happy Hour Spanish Wine Tasting Featuring the Wines of Marques de Grinon with Special Guest Eugenio Suner

"I have enjoyed great health at a great age because every day since I can remember I have consumed a bottle of wine except when I have not felt well. Then I have consumed two bottles."
-A Bishop of Seville Baron

Hey when I’m on vacation I may get to three bottles a day, and I have not missed a day of work in 26+ years!  

I will be fresh back from my trip to Rioja for this tasting and although I could not make it to Marques de Grinon this time, I knew I would be drinking these great wines upon my return.  Visiting wine country in Spain has given me a renewed interest and appreciation of these great wines and I’m happy to share my experiences with all of you who attend this Happy Hour wine tasting featuring one of the top estates in Northern Spain. 

Join us as we welcome Eugenio Suner from Marques de Grinon to town for an evening of great Spanish wines and chef Toni will be making some tasty treats to accompany the tasting wines and the fee for this tasting is $65 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. 

HAPPY HOUR SPANISH WINE TASTING FEATURING THE WINES OF MARQUES DE GRINON WITH SPECIAL GUEST EUGENIO SUNER
Thursday, June 20th
6pm

2018 MARQUÉS DE GRIÑÓN, DOMINIO DE VALDEPUSA CALIZA
Price: $25.00                     Your Price: $22.00
Color: Deep crimson red with bright, cherry red reflections.
Nose: Attractive and intensely fruity aroma of ripe black cherries and wild berries, with fine mineral tones, peppermint and caramel notes.
Palate: Strong, very good body, round and fresh with a silky structure and a delicate, long-lasting finish.

2017 MARQUÉS DE GRIÑÓN, DOMINIO DE VALDEPUSA RESERVA
Price: $25.50                     Your Price: $22.44
Dark and fruit driven with a rich, full body. Some spice and tea leaf notes to the finish.

2020 MARQUÉS DE GRIÑÓN, DOMINIO DE VALDEPUSA CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE BOTTLED
Price: $45.00                     Your Price: $39.60
Dominio de Valdepusa Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 unfolds its subtle charm with a profile that is delicately spiced, ripe, and of medium body. Bringing it to the nose, one is greeted by an aromatic palette where ripe red fruits such as cherries and currants intertwine with hints of cinnamon and an undercurrent of tobacco and chocolate. On the palate, its harmonious structure and smooth tannins render this wine a versatile choice, evolving with each sip to reveal its distinct character and the warmth of its vintage.

2019 MARQUÉS DE GRIÑÓN, DOMINIO DE VALDEPUSA PETIT VERDOT ESTATE BOTTLED
Price: $42.00                     Your Price: $36.96
(94 Points)  This deep violet-red-colored wine has a nose of cherry liqueur, milk chocolate and violet. It is soft and bright at first sip and then fills the mouth with luxurious tannins and raspberry, Mission fig, mocha, lavender and dried sage flavors. There is a nice counterbalance between acidity and tannic weight. — Mike DeSimone

2019 MARQUÉS DE GRIÑÓN, DOMINIO DE VALDEPUSA GRACIANO SINGLE VINEYARD ESTATE BOTTLED
Price: $42.00                     Your Price: $36.96
(94 Points) Bright ruby to the eye, this wine has aromas of cassis, red plum, dark chocolate and dried thyme. Plush tannins that start out soft and slowly build in volume are wrapped around black cherry, raspberry, cocoa powder, coffee bean and orange-zest flavors. A nice vein of acidity sails into the lengthy finish. — Mike DeSimone

Menu
Jamón Serrano and Manchego
Chorizo Stew
Grilled Octopus with Black Olives and Heirloom Tomato Relish
Torta Espanola Served on Tomato Crostini
Pulled Pork Tacos with pickled Onions and Pico de Gallo

The fee for this tasting is $65 + tax, for reservations call 954-523-9463 or e-mail andy@winewatch.com. 

A bit about Marques De Grignon:

Dominio de Valdepusa stretches over 50 hectares, including the original Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard planted in 1974. From there, it has gradually expanded to include the Syrah, Petit Verdot and Graciano varieties. Large evergreen oaks mark the vineyard’s landscape and its paths are flanked by cypresses, rose bushes and rows of lavender. The main estate and the winery are historic buildings from the 18th century.

The central patio is a stunning example of classic Toledan architecture, housing a wine press where visitors can experience the traditional grape stomping system at harvest time.

The soil of Dominio de Valdepusa is made up of a superficial layer of clay with a thickness of 30 to 50 cm, resting on a subsoil of fragmented limestone stretching at least two metres deep. This base soil has an excellent structure, porosity and drainage, considered for centuries as the ideal conditions for producing great wines.

The ageing cellar is entirely underground, with a capacity for 2,000 Bordeaux barrels. Inside, there are three strict rules: It must always be clean, temperature controlled and no oxygen must enter any of the post-fermentation operations. Hygrometric control is available, keeping conditions ideal when elaborating the wines and ensuring products of consistently high quality.

Only French oak barrels from the Allier region are used and must be new or semi-new. We make an effort to minimise interventions by avoiding unnecessary transfers, filtering or clarifications.