Aroma: Green apple and Bartlett pear lead the nose

Duck à l'orange echoes the vodka's core flavor

setting this wine apart from more traditionally wood-forward Argentine Cabernets

typically priced well below comparably scored tawny Ports

Fresh oysters on the half shell complement its mineral backbone

Conde De Valdemar Crianza islay Aroma: Green apple and BartlettConde De Valdemar Crianza is a Tempranillo led Rioja Crianza from Bodegas Valdemar, bottled at 13. 5% ABV in a standard 750ml format. Scoring 90 points from both Wine Spectator and James Suckling, this estate grown red draws from vineyards planted across three distinct Rioja sub zones a sourcing approach that lends the wine uncommon complexity for its classification. Quick Facts: ABV: 13. 5% Origin: Rioja, Spain (Rioja Alta & Rioja Alavesa)