April 2016 Connoisseur

April 2016 Tier 2

MILCAMPOS Viñas Viejas

Pour a little romance into your evening with this charming Spaniard. Full-bodied with a royal purple color, this is a robust wine that will captivate your palate—and your heart. Milcampos means one thousand fields, but we think the “mil” stands for the thousand ways it delights the tastebuds.

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Milcampos Viñas Viejas Origin Spain
Region Ribera del Duero
Aroma Dark berries, dried cherry and smoked meat
Taste Spicy flavor with cassis and black fruit
ABV 14%

LAXAS Albariño

This glorious white wine embodies the flavors that make Spanish blancos so bodacious—and so popular in America. More than half the world’s Albariño wines from Spain arrive on our shores. If that makes you curious about how delicious this wine will be, uncork it now!

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Laxas Albariño  Origin Spain
Region Rias Baixas
Aroma Fruity and floral with apple, stone fruits and apricot
Taste Silky, citrus and pear flavors with a touch of minerality
ABV 12.5%

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