La Cantera Reserva 2018
Classic Movie Pairing
His Kind of Woman (1951)Expressive and complex, this red makes a great choice for this one-of-a-kind film noir. A mix of crime drama and satire, this unique story of identity theft follows gambler Dan Milner (Robert Mitchum), who accepts a mysterious job in Mexico unaware that its funded by the mob. Joining him in Baja California include love interest Jane Russell and Vincent Price (in what may be one of his most humorous role). Receiving mixed reviews upon its initial release, the film's quirky narrative and tone make it a unique and memorable contribution to the genre.
About This Wine
Wine Food Pairings
Lamb, cured meat, cheese, duck, game, roasted vegetables.
Wine Flavor Profile
La Cantera Reserva is a medium-bodied red with expressive raspberry, black fruit and toasty vanilla aromas. Well balanced and smooth, the palate offers layers of luscious red-berry flavor and a long, complex finish.
“Spain is firing on all cylinders,” says Wine Spectator. With its flavor-boosting old vines, fruit-rich native grapes and traditional emphasis on barrel aging, the country is producing superb, age-worthy wines—and La Cantera Reserva is an excellent example. Plus, because many of its regions aren’t on the average U.S. consumer’s radar (yet), the value is unbeatable.
In Cariñena (“home to some of the best-value reds in Spain, if not the world,” according to Decanter), the flavors get even deeper. And no one knows how to harness all that full-fruited charm with as much finesse as Javier Domeque. He’s the man behind our hugely popular El Bombero and Gran Bombero reds, and this perfectly mature Reserva is just more delicious proof of his winemaking skill.
Exactly the type of serious flavor and value you can expect from modern Spain, La Cantera is the product of Javier’s prized Tempranillo vines. These 65+ year-old heirlooms produce tiny amounts of grapes with HUGE flavor—yet, the clusters are so small, they fit right in the palm of your hand. A 14-month slumber in oak (followed by another few years in bottle) means you can look forward to a seriously mellow, complex wine that’s made for hearty, slow-cooked dishes.
You’re in for expressive raspberry and black fruit aromas, with subtle toasty vanilla notes. On the palate, La Cantera is well balanced and smooth, with layer after layer of luscious red berries and a long finish.
Another trademark of old vines? Low yields. We only have so much of this fine Reserva to go around—order today.
“Home to some of the best-value reds in Spain, if not the world.”
Decanter
on the Cariñena region