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Vallformosa NV Eric Brut Nature White (Cava)

Price $22

Apple to start with, with some sweet doughiness to ease things along. Rather crisp and dry, which is all very classic. Flavors of white grapefruit and lemon are laser-like, while the finish is tight, almost sharp. Good quality; a little short. Made with Chardonnay and Parellada. Imported by North American Beverage Group. — M.S. (6/1/2006)

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Vallformosa 2001 Primum Vitae Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)

Price $20

Here’s a wine that rides heavy with smoked meat and cured ham aromas. The nose is full of bacon, rubber, spice and peppery fruit and then it turns to a palate of basic strawberry and raspberry. Short on the finish, with a touch of vanilla. — M.S. (11/1/2006)

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Vallformosa 2003 Primum Vitae Crianza Tempranillo (Rioja)

Price $17

Ready as it will ever be, this mildly baked red starts with minty aromas and chocolate. The palate is saturated and full of fruit, but the feel is a touch thin given the color and the lightly cooked aromas. Drink now with food and it will satisfy. — M.S. (9/1/2007)

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Vallformosa NV Chantal Brut Rosé Sparkling (Cava)

Price $19

There’s a bit of bramble, hard spice and forest fire smoke on the nose, but the palate is largely fresh, with red-fruit flavors such as plum and wild raspberry. The wine is ripe, a bit sweet and solid on the finish. Imported by Altuve Foods and Beverage. — M.S. (12/15/2007)

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Vallformosa 1992 Gran Reserva Red (Penedès)

Price $18

Sadly, I tasted this only recently, so late in its life. It’s fading—but so beautifully in this case, that it deserves mention. Rather than dry and puckery, this wine is ending its days with an almost profound elegance.—M.M. — M.M. (9/1/2002)

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Vallformosa NV Chantal Brut Rosé White (Cava)

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Price $20

Dusty cherry aromas start out full and turn more green and grassy with time. Sweet grapefruit and tang carry the palate, and the finish is a rush of acidity. Good but odd. — M.S. (6/1/2006)

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Vallformosa 2000 Clos Maset Selección Especial Cabernet Sauvignon (Penedès)

Price $30

A bit foresty and damp at first and then more open, fruity and lush later. The palate offers mostly snappy black cherry and cassis, while the finish is short but sturdy, with mild oak notes and decent tannins. Improves upon airing and will go with most foods. — M.S. (9/1/2006)

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Vallformosa 2008 Primum Vitae Tempranillo (Rioja)

Price $15

Light and citrusy on the nose, with hints of spice, sweet cherry and dusty earth. The palate has a drawn, lean feel along with freshness and flavors of red fruits, plum and mild spice. Offers enough good character and power to be worth a go. — M.S. (4/1/2011)

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