This is great to see. I wish I could support Casemates’ first showing of imported wine, but I’m waaay overstocked (for which Casemates is to blame by the way) and just can’t, not even if sharing. But I hope to be ready to next time!
Looks like a big heavy bottle. A good one for bringing to an end-of-year party and push aside the other weaker-bottled wines that others brought.
@KNmeh7@rtjhnstn The problem here is… try buying it. Not available… So this is just an artifact of a previous sale that was missed. And folks likely wouldn’t even know about it unless it was seen on casemates first. The shipping comparison is moot as well, since this shop doesn’t even ship! Pickup only, unless you live in the area and they will deliver locally for orders over $300.
I’m not in on this one, too full. But it is nice to see international wines here. Price comparisons are often apples and oranges if you don’t include shipping and availability.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2014 La Encina Centenaria Monastrell - $35 = 19.43%
La Encina Centenaria Monastrell from Alicante Spain
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $144.99 $12.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
This wine offers a deep cherry color, with purple tones and red and black fruit aromas like plums and prunes, with hints of balsamic and aromatic herbs. With a silky and pleasant entry in the mouth, it has sweet and ripe tannins and a well-balanced acidity; a delicious Mediterranean blend.
The wine region of Alicante is neither Spain’s largest nor most famous, but it produces some of the world’s finest Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvedre) grapes and wines.
Food Pairing Recommendations: Filet mignon with goat cheese and port sauce, pasta with tomatoes and braised beef, Texas barbecue beef ribs with spiced rum sauce
Specifications
Vintage: 2014
Blend: Monastrell and Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation: Alicante, Spain
Age of vines: 35-45 years
Barrel Regime: 12 months in new French and American oak barrels
Vinessens is a small family-run winery. We strive to offer our customers something more than just a quality wine. We pay close attention to our ancient vines, some of which are over 100 years old. We are a young family doing what we love the most with great passion, supported by a highly trained professional team who share our vision and help to carry the project forward day by day. These factors guarantee that the wines we bring to the market are based on three fundamental pillars: excitement, innovation and hard work.
At Bodega Vinessens we are always in search of what we call ‘Vinos de Autor’ (Author Wines). Wines that reflect our personalities produced using almost entirely artisan techniques. We are a true reflection of what has become known as a ‘Garage winery’, a new style of winery with new exciting and cutting edge interpretations of winemaking.
With limited production and original, exclusive packaging we offer something out of the ordinary in our wines as well as remaining exceptional value.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Is this the first international offer??
This is great to see. I wish I could support Casemates’ first showing of imported wine, but I’m waaay overstocked (for which Casemates is to blame by the way) and just can’t, not even if sharing. But I hope to be ready to next time!
Looks like a big heavy bottle. A good one for bringing to an end-of-year party and push aside the other weaker-bottled wines that others brought.
@PatrickKarcher That is EXACTLY what I was thinking. All the post. Can I just copy/paste?!
There are better prices out there.
https://www.chapelhillwinecompany.com/newsletters/2017/08/28/Value-City-Two-Spanish-Reds-Follow-Up-n508959321
@rtjhnstn You would have to account for shipping, but it would probably be similar, if not better, than this deal. Always appreciate comparisons.
That said, the website’s “Food pairing? Baby-back spareribs” makes me cringe like no other.
@KNmeh7 @rtjhnstn The problem here is… try buying it. Not available… So this is just an artifact of a previous sale that was missed. And folks likely wouldn’t even know about it unless it was seen on casemates first. The shipping comparison is moot as well, since this shop doesn’t even ship! Pickup only, unless you live in the area and they will deliver locally for orders over $300.
I’m not in on this one, too full. But it is nice to see international wines here. Price comparisons are often apples and oranges if you don’t include shipping and availability.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2014 La Encina Centenaria Monastrell - $35 = 19.43%
La Encina Centenaria Monastrell from Alicante Spain
4 bottles for $59.99 $15/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $144.99 $12.08/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2014 Vinessens Monastrell La Encina Centenaria
Tasting Notes
This wine offers a deep cherry color, with purple tones and red and black fruit aromas like plums and prunes, with hints of balsamic and aromatic herbs. With a silky and pleasant entry in the mouth, it has sweet and ripe tannins and a well-balanced acidity; a delicious Mediterranean blend.
The wine region of Alicante is neither Spain’s largest nor most famous, but it produces some of the world’s finest Monastrell (a.k.a. Mourvedre) grapes and wines.
Food Pairing Recommendations: Filet mignon with goat cheese and port sauce, pasta with tomatoes and braised beef, Texas barbecue beef ribs with spiced rum sauce
Specifications
Price Comparison
Not sold online, $288/case MSRP
About The Winery
Winery: Bodega Vinessens
Vinessens is a small family-run winery. We strive to offer our customers something more than just a quality wine. We pay close attention to our ancient vines, some of which are over 100 years old. We are a young family doing what we love the most with great passion, supported by a highly trained professional team who share our vision and help to carry the project forward day by day. These factors guarantee that the wines we bring to the market are based on three fundamental pillars: excitement, innovation and hard work.
At Bodega Vinessens we are always in search of what we call ‘Vinos de Autor’ (Author Wines). Wines that reflect our personalities produced using almost entirely artisan techniques. We are a true reflection of what has become known as a ‘Garage winery’, a new style of winery with new exciting and cutting edge interpretations of winemaking.
With limited production and original, exclusive packaging we offer something out of the ordinary in our wines as well as remaining exceptional value.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, November 23rd - Tuesday, November 27th
I don’t recall an earlier one.
Wondering who the importer/distributor for this is…
and what other offers we may see in the future.
@rjquillin I see Votto Vines Importing Co. 1004 Sherman Avenue Hamden CT 06824 US brought in 650 cases back in May, and Costco had/has it for $14.
@rjquillin We did have a Sonoma wine made from Italian grapes.
Well this is cool. I dont understand how its even possible for us to get international wines.
Another bit of info:
https://estatesfromspain.com/wines/la-encina-centenaria/