Cheers! from the Duke of Bourbon 
We here at the Duke are never surprised when we encounter a great Spanish Rioja, especially from the fabulous 2001 vintage. Most wine writers agree that that vintage was outstanding. Well, we have encountered a real stunner this time - Sierra Cantabria 2001 Rioja, Cuvee Especial . Bodegas Sierra Cantabria was founded in 1870 in the village of San Vicente de la Sonsierra located at the foot of the mountains that give the name to the cellar and protect the vineyards from the cold winds of the north. The winery is regularly mentioned whenever the topic of "Best Buy" arises.Read on to see what Robert Parker had to say as he awarded the wine 93 points: "Obviously a great vintage makes all the difference as evidenced by the 2001 Cuvee Especial. This unfiltered 100% Tempranillo (30-year old vines) was aged in 60% American and 40% French oak before being bottled unfiltered. A stunning value, it reveals gorgeous aromatics (graphite, cigar smoke, sweet cherries and black currants, and loamy, dusty, earthy notes), a layered, opulently textured personality, admirable purity, decent acidity, and copious freshness as well as fruit. This beauty can be drunk now or cellared for a decade or more ."Wines with such high praise usually command high prices. Not this one!!! The Duke has it for $22.99 per bottle. Buy it by the 6-pack for $132.00 ($22.00 per bottle) or a 12-pack for $258.00 ($21.50 per bottle) and save! Think of fine wine! Think of the Duke!  
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