• Order the following wines by the case for home, restaurant or office delivery in Ontario from VinoLuna wine agency. Contact via VinoLuna website, by Email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or, in the GTA phone 416 587-6691.
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Heredad de Urueña ‘Santo – Terroir Tempranillo’ 2014
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain $16.95 (6298320 13.0% alcohol
Rich, ripe aromas of dried currants and plum compote are on the nose. A full-bodied, creamy-smooth wash of palate-bathing sweet-tinged fruit with black plum and ripe fig are predominant on entry, soon joined by red currant and red cherry adding juicy tang and providing good balance on the back palate and finish. This 100% tempranillo pours and pairs well with grilled/smoked back ribs slathered with spicy barbecue sauce. (Vic Harradine)
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Heredad de Urueña ‘Santo – Syrah’ 2015
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain $18.95 14.0% alcohol
Lifted aromas of mocha and mixed field berry fruit set the stage for a rich, flow of piquant spice and nicely balanced, fresh and juicy black fruit flavour—currant, cherry and bramble berry—juxtaposed with excellent acidity and tang. It’s medium-plus bodied and nicely textured ending on a delicious lingering, lip-smacking finish and aftertaste.
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Heredad de Urueña ‘Santo – Terroir Merlot’ 2015
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain $17.95 13.0% alcohol
Dark and brooding, aromas of cassis, black bramble berry and mocha waft from the glass. It captures your attention with a gusher of balanced and beautiful, ripe palate flavours with sweet, ripe black Bing cherry nicely balanced with racy red raspberry decorated with loads of tang and persistent purity of fruit. It’s medium-plus bodied with satin-smooth texture and plenty of charm. Palate replays on the finish provide a fruit-filled, dry, mouth-watering aftertaste. Pour with roast beef, mushroom gravy and Yorkshire pudding. (Vic Harradine)
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Heredad de Urueña ‘Forum’ 2014
Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León, Spain $16.95 13.5% alcohol
Delicate aromas of black licorice and berry fruit waft from this 100% tempranillo, tang- and tannin-laden red. It streaks over the palate with great élan and crunchy, red fruit flavour—sour cherry, cranberry and passionfruit. Grippy tannin and a bracing line of tang dominate the finish and aftertaste. Cellar for another couple of years or, if you must pour now, aerate/decant for three hours before serving with pasta in tomato sauce. (Vic Harradine)