{"title":"Telmo Rodriguez Wines","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLooking back over their 30-year history, Telmo Rodriguez Wines realizes that it has been shaped by their travels, exploring a nation known for its rich and diverse landscape. These journeys have exposed them to ancestral viticulture practices, revealing a heritage full of character and wisdom. The experience has been emotional, evoking memories of ancestors toiling the land, sculpting the terrain, and creating vineyards that now lie dormant but hold immense potential. Through these endeavors, they have discovered the intricate combinations of grape varieties that thrive in different terrains and climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMuch has been learned from this journey. They have gained insight into the importance of respecting and preserving this heritage, recognizing it as the cornerstone of their future endeavors. Among their best wines are the ones that reflect this deep understanding of the land, showcasing the unique terroir and climate of the region. Each bottle tells a story of generations past and present, a testament to the enduring legacy of their ancestors' hard work and dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"telmo-rodriguez-basa","title":"Telmo Rodriguez Verdejo Basa 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant wine with notes of white flowers, citrus and a beautiful minerality. Goes well as an aperitif, with vegetarian dishes, goat cheese or a fennel and olive oil salad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"301087 - Icon Fine Wine And Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461949628503,"sku":"731335","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/156531-Telmo-Rodriguez-Basa.jpg?v=1739717780"},{"product_id":"telmo-rodriguez-gago-red","title":"Telmo Rodriguez Gago Red 2019","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTelmo Rodriguez Gago 2019\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced in Spain, this distinguished red wine comes from the Toro region within the province of Zamora. The winery, Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez, was founded in 1994 by Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza with a philosophy centered on recovering native varieties in their original terroirs. Gago is considered the winery's most representative wine from the area, crafted from old bush-vines sourced from several families of growers who have partnered with Rodríguez since the late 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2019 Gago displays a deep cherry red colour with garnet tones. The nose is intense and complex, revealing aromas of ripe black fruits like blackberries and cassis, layered with notes of dark chocolate, smoke, and balsamic undertones. On the palate, the wine shows a medium to full body with a lush, juicy texture and abundant grainy tannins that provide a firm structure. Flavours of black cherry and plum are balanced by a lively acidity and mineral salinity, leading to a long, perfumed finish with hints of spice and cacao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is primarily composed of Tinta de Toro (a local variant of Tempranillo) with a small addition of Albillo Mayor. It was fermented using native yeasts in both wooden and stainless steel tanks before aging for 14 months in large foudres and oak barrels. While showing remarkable finesse and drinkability now, this wine is built to evolve and has an optimal drinking window that can extend through 2030.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAccolades\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate (Robert Parker) - 92 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinous - 91 points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"301087 - Icon Fine Wine And Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461949333591,"sku":"589242","price":35.1,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/589242.jpg?v=1739717769"},{"product_id":"telmo-rodriguez-al-muvedre-monastrell","title":"Telmo Rodriguez Al-Muvedre Monastrell 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eTelmo Rodriguez is a collaboration between long-time friends Telmo Rodrguez and Pablo Eguzkiza. They have worked relentlessly for the past 30 years to promote Spain's varied regions, with a concentration on historic vineyards and indigenous varietals. Despite the fact that they work with a huge number of sites, they make it a point to manufacture each parcel to the greatest possible standard.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMonastrell (also known as Mourvedre or Mataro) is grown along Spain's east coast, south of Catalua. The wine is made from bush vines growing in sandy loam soil at high altitudes.  Al-muvedre is a monovarietal wine from Monastrell, which represents the spirit of the Mediterranean, this more southern and luminous expression which Monastrell manages to offer in a unique way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAl-Muvedre has a fine and polished nose - floral, figgy, and gently meaty, it’s a delicate and perfectly varietal expression of Monastrell. Soft, wide tannins start the mouth off and a long roll of ripe acid in the back half really straightens things out. Almuvedre has long been one of the bargain wines of the world and the style-quality-value amalgam continues to boggle the mind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"301087 - Icon Fine Wine And Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461941665879,"sku":"783593","price":21.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/5104260-783593.jpg?v=1739713252"},{"product_id":"telmo-rodriguez-corriente","title":"Telmo Rodriguez 'Corriente' 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eTelmo Rodriguez 'Corriente' originates from Spain, specifically from the village of Lanciego within the Rioja Alavesa subregion of Rioja. The wine's name is a tribute to an unofficial early 20th-century classification where 'Corriente' (common) referred to approachable, everyday village wines, as opposed to the more formal 'Selecto' styles. Co-owned by winemaker Telmo Rodriguez and Pablo Eguzkiza, Compañía de Vinos Telmo Rodríguez was founded in the mid-1990s with a mission to recover forgotten vineyards and work exclusively with native varieties. Their philosophy embraces a return to ancestral 18th-century winemaking traditions, focusing on terroir-driven wines that authentically reflect their regional culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red blend typically presents a vibrant cherry-red or purple-red hue. The sensory profile is fresh and aromatic, featuring a nose of ripe cherries, strawberries, and blackberries, often accented by notes of wild herbs, sweet spices, vanilla, and a subtle peppery undertone. On the medium-bodied palate, it is light, fleshy, and well-concentrated, delivering juicy red and black fruit flavours balanced by refreshing acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins. The finish is persistent and pleasant, often showing mineral, floral, or slightly balsamic hints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal Composition\u003c\/strong\u003e: A traditional Rioja blend predominately featuring Tempranillo (often around 70%), supplemented by Graciano and Garnacha.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recorded at 14%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic Status\u003c\/strong\u003e: The wine is organically produced from estate vineyards and long-term partners, utilizing manual harvesting and indigenous yeast fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike the winery's 'LZ' label, 'Corriente' is aged for approximately one year in a mixture of concrete tanks, oak barrels, and foudres of various ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fresh acidity and balanced tannins of 'Corriente' make it a versatile partner for a wide range of savoury dishes. 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The vines in this hot and dry inland region lie at relatively high plateaus and hilly areas, anchored by the Duero River. These conditions contribute to making bold, well-structured reds with a distinctive purity of fruit, while remaining capable of an elegance and balancing freshness that other regions can struggle to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter some time in the glass, the wine exudes aromas of pure boysenberry and plum skin, along with stony earth and dusted cocoa. On the palate, an enticing saline minerality greets you, quickly followed by those intense flavors from the skins and a touch of juiciness. A coating of Tempranillo's signature chalky-textured tannin fleshes out the middle of the wine, grounds it on the finish, and helps clean the palate when paired with hearty meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e97 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine is subtle, harmonious and elegant, complex and with integrated oak, very expressive with velvety tannins and a long, dry, chalky finish. This is superb, elegant but with the Duero rusticity and stone minerality. 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