Tradewinds Specialty Imports -- Spanish Wines

Once again, Wine & Spirits Magazine explains why the wines from Bodegas Valdelana deserve the Year's Best Rioja accolade. — The Ladrón De Guevara Reserva scored an amazing 92 Points , while the Ladrón De Guevara Crianza scored 90 points, and was also considered a "Best Buy".

Barón Ladrón De Guevara Reserva 2004: Still youthful in its firm structure, this wine is juicy with dark cherry fruit, a pleasantly bitter edge to the tannin giving form and shape to that fruit. It holds its power in reserve, waiting to focus it on grilled steak. Wine & Spirits Magazine 92 Points

Barón Ladrón De Guevara Crianza 2007: Bright and zesty, this is full of wild blueberry flavor that lasts. it's a simple, elegant Rioja with a lot of lively tension, and not a little potent earthiness in the finish. A bold, lamby wine for a party. Wine & Spirits Magazine 90 Points (Best Buy)