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Hello all,

I am pleased to announce that our next wine tasting will feature the wines of Bodegas Corral on Saturday, 03 May at the Vocari Hub (3380 Vincent Rd, Pleasant Hill) beginning at 330 p.m.  Bodegas Corral is one of the oldest wineries in Rioja Alta, and is located in the town of Navarette.

We will once again be offering you the wholesale price with a 10% discount on 12 or more bottles (mix and/or match).  We will also have some special pricing available.

We will also have a variety of Spanish Charcuterie; chesses;  Turron; almonds; and olive oil.

You are welcome to bring your friends and family.

We will begin with the organic Blanco (70% Viura; 30% Tempranillo

Blanco) $12

Clean lemon-yellow color with medium intensity and greenish tones. On the nose the intensity is medium high with hints of citrus, peach and flowers. The palate has a medium acidity, peach hints with a long and fresh finish.

Ideal pairing with fish and seafood.

This will be followed by the organic 100% Tempranillo Blanco $12 Lemon yellow color, high aromatic intensity, on the nose appear aromas of pear, peach and banana. In the mouth has a medium acidity, ripe fruit and compote flavours with a long finish.

Ideal with seafood.

REDS

Our first red will be the 100% organic and 100% Tempranillo Vendimia Seleccionada. $10 Aged 6 months in American oak barrel of 225 liters. 6 moths in bottle.

12 months in bottle.

Youthful dark garnet with a purple hue. Roasted new oak and dark berry notes on the nose. A medium bodied structure with generous fruit, still young but finely tuned oak with a fresh backbone, crushed berries, cassis and a sweet spiciness on the finish.

Ideal pairing with grilled meat or roasted vegetables .

Our second red will be the organic 2020 Don Jacobo Crianza (95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha). $15 Aged 18 months in American oak barrels. 12 months in bottle.

A bright ruby red color of medium intensity. On the nose it displays red fruits, spices, cinnamon and oak. It is soft with medium acidity and body. Dry tannins integrate with ripe autumn fruit, finally a touch of coconut and vanilla to finish.

Ideal with grilled or slowly cooked meat, roasted tomato or mushroom dishes and many dry cheeses.

Our First Reserva will be the 91 point 2017 Don Jacobo Reserva (85% Tempranillo and 15% Graciano)  $18 Aged 24 months in American oak barrels of 225 liters. 18 months in bottle.

Dark core and a ruby hue. Traditional nose of new oak, vanilla, cedar wood, tobacco, sour red berries and dried herbs. Rather ample palate, rounded with a fine spiciness, supple red fruit flavors with an herbaceous spiciness, warm and rather long finish.

Ideal with slow roasted meats.

Our last wine of the Don Jacobo line of wines is the 91 point 2010 Gran Reserva (85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo). $30 Aged  36 months in American oak barrel of 225 liters. 36 months in bottle.

Medium intensity and red-garnet color. On the nose, it displays coffee, ripe fruit and herbs like clove and pepper. On the mouth, it has a soft tannin, low acidity and reminiscences of cacao, raisins and a long lingering finish.

Ideal with cheese, lamb and game.

We will now move to the Single estate vineyard located in Altos de Corral a hill in the municipality of Navarrete (Rioja Alta), at an altitude of 600 m. We cultivate only Tempranillo on this small 10 hectare estate, the principal variety of the famous Rioja DO. Our soils are clayey and chalky on the northern edge with alluvial in the south, the surface has iron rich red soil and large rocks. The predominant climate influence is continental Mediterranean.

The first single estate wine is the 90 point Altos de Corral Single Estate Crianza. (100% Tempranillo) $25

Aged 12 months in new French oak of 225 liters. 12 months in bottle.

Dark purple core and hue. High ripeness on the nose, sloe berry, plum and black cherry with aniseed and some new oak notes. The palate is dense and structured with a healthy freshness, moderate extraction, attractive dark fruit and licorice notes with a long supple finish. Good drinkability.

Ideal pairing with roasted and slow cooked meats.

Our final bottle will be the 93 point Altos de Corral Single Estate Reserva.(100% Tempranillo) $31 Aged 24 months in new French oak of 225 liters. 12 months in bottle.

inky dark core and a ruby hue. The nose already shows some maturity and complexity with ripe dark fruit, black truffle, cassis, fine oak, leather and tobacco leaf. Dense palate with good volume, grainy tannin, fine oak notes, coffee and mocha with layers of crushed dark berries, mild spices and a long lingering finish. Nicely done.

Ideal pairing with red meats.

We look forward to seeing you there and sharing these wines with you.

Addys & John

John Cuddihy

Cuddihy Wine Importers

+1 925 286 4515

cuddihywineimporters.com

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Alvaro Comenge and Cuddihy Wine Importers invite you to an evening of seduction; as we explore our senses with the wines of Bodegas Comenge.

We will pair the wines with a variety Spanish cheeses; jamons & olives.

All wines will be offered at wholesale pricing; with a 10% discount for purchases of 12 or more bottles.