Epicure Wines

Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2012 ratings released

franck — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:56:24 +0000

The 2012 Parker ratings have been released for the Catalonia region. The representative of the Wine Advocate is now Neal Martin (used to be Jay Miller).

We are happy to inform you that our wines did have some very good ratings:

Castell d’Encus:

- Thalarn Syrah 2010 95 points (Top 10 Catalonia region)

- Taleia Sauvignon Blanc 92 points

- Quest 2010 Cabernet Blend 92 points

- Acusp 2010 Pinot Noir 92 points

- Ekam Riesling 2011 90 points

Massard/Brunet:

- Más Amor 2011 Rosé 89 points (second best wine of the DO Catalonia). This is a new blend (we added Sumoll, a Catalan variety) and also a new packaging.

- Huellas 2009 DOQ Priorat 92 points (Wine Advocate 2011 + 92 points in 2012 Guía ABC)

El Mago 2010, La Vanguardia, Meritxell Falgueras

franck — Mon, 07 May 2012 07:51:45 +0000

Meritxell Falgueras (Wines and the city), sumiller, periodista e icóno del mundo del vino español e internacional nos da sus impresiones sobre El Mago 2010:

“Un vino con un nombre mágico: viene de unir el inicio y el final de Maya y Hugo (el diseñador de la etiqueta), la siguiente generación de la familia Massard. Esa ternura se lee en el monovarietal de garnacha, con la sensación de esos besos que tienen banda sonora y que se esparcen con fuerza en las mejillas. (…) Franck Massard, el artífice, que empezó a saborear el vino en el Loira, en la tienda de sus padres, ha llegado a las puertas del prestigioso título Master of Wine y tiene la varita para transformar su sueño en un vino que recuerda al pastel de arándanos, a las fresas silvestres y demás frutas del bosque encantado. Porque los sueños no se cumplen por ser imposibles, sino por olvidados. Un vino espontáneo que mira al infinito.”

Leer el artículo completo http://www.magazinedigital.com/buena_vida/vinos_y_licores/ficha/cat_id/38

Silver medal for Rudeles Finca la Nación 2008 in Bacchus 2012

franck — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:32:45 +0000

We are happy to announce that our partner winery from the Ribera del Duero: Rudeles wan a silver medal in the Bacchus International competition, which took place in Madrid in March 2012.

The highlighted wine is RUDELES FINCA LA NACIÓN 2008, a new brand released this year, offering a firm and rich palate, good balance and a nicely integrated oak.

Rudeles is a family owned winery situated in Soria and working towards premium quality wines. In this area, this is higher, slightly irregular terrain: a small valley, a hill which separates from the main area of the Ribera, and on its sides an array of 40 tiny plots of vineyard, some with as few as 50 vines. Many of them are over one hundred years old, some even planted before the arrival of Phylloxera.

Other wines from the winery include Rudeles 23, Cepas Jóvenes…

Winery website: http://www.rudeles.com/

Franck Massard and The Engineer

franck — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 10:00:28 +0000

Epicure Wines is at Alimentaria from 26 to 29 of March

franck — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:31:33 +0000

We are pleased to say that our company will be at Alimentaria, the international food and drinks exhibition. Our booth is located Hall 3 B110, together with our partner cava producer Mas Bertran Viticultors.

Alimentaria is one of the most important food and drinks trade shows in the world. This fact is recognized by the major international operators in food and drink manufacturing, distribution and trade. This is a benchmark event whose success derives from highly specialized offerings, innovation and a tireless commitment to the show’s international focus.

26-29 March 2012, Alimentaria will once again become an international business centre for all professionals with ties to the food and drinks industry.

- Alimentaria 2010 Statistics

Total Exhibiting companies 3.936

International exhibiting companies 1.299

Professional visitors 140.542

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Castell d’Encus or Spanish wines touching the sky

franck — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:57:43 +0000

Touching the sky

Winery

The elevation of the property (850-1000 meters), the excellent sun exposure and large wooded area around it, along with its long history make the place look a privileged and magical. The farm has an old hermit and vats of fermenting grapes carved into the rocks by the monks of the Hospitaller Order (twelfth century). The wine is fermented in different materials: wooden vats and vats of stainless steel and natural stone. With these three materials wines get very different tones and shades and great aromatic complexity. Because of our belief in preserving the environment we do not use any herbicide, insecticide or fungicide, except those permitted in organic agriculture.

Wines

- Ekam Riesling: Slight green olive colour. . . . → Read More: Castell d’Encus or Spanish wines touching the sky

Epicure Wines @ Prowein 2012 4-6 March 2012 Hall 6 C35

franck — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:35:11 +0000

Prowein, the International Trade Fair Wines and Spirits

We will be at ProWein in Dusseldorf, Hall 6 C 35, Epicure Wines booth. It is the annual exhibition of wines and spirits held in Germany. ProWein brings producers from Germany, Europe and every wine-producing area of the world together. Fine quality spirits are likewise represented, as specialty distillers display unusual products as well as established products of wines and spirits.

78% of the producers present at the fair are from abroad (out of Germany). Since the 1st edition of the fair in 1994, the number of producers has been multiplied per 10, to reach 3600 in 2011. In this last edition, 39 000 persons (+7% compared to 2010) attended the event, between whom 42% working in distribution and 29% in services.

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Argila outranks the Wine luxe’s annual “Champagne VS Sparkling Wine”

franck — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:57:42 +0000

Wine luxe, a magazine for wine and luxury life

Mas Bertran Argila 2006 was rated 84 points in the Wine Luxe Magazine HK, being the best value for money in the category. Describe as “fresh and fruity, after 6 years, with some notes of butter and pears that makes a complex bouquet, which is difficult to resist.”

Argila is a 100% Xarel.lo old vines from the Penedès (Catalonia), the earth of Cava traditional method vinified by the Ventura family in the respect of traditions and high quality focusing. This year, 2007 vintage is released on the market, showing all its complexity and even a finer structure.

The bodega has some great projects and just built and opened a new cellar able to receive client’s visits and offer wine tastings on site. The Argila Rosé, made from 100% Sumoll, a Catalan grape variety has also been released, offering a fine cassis touch and fine bubbles.

The match included Champagne and Sparkling from all around the globe and saw the Bollinger Special Cuvée reach 85 points.

Epicure Wines @ Vinisud 2012

franck — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:57:24 +0000

We will be at Vinisud for the 10th edition of the fair. Getting every year more and more credibility and recognition in the wine world, this Montpellier based wine fair is the place to discover and enjoy wines with a beautiful diversity.

During the last edition, 33 000 visitors came from all around the world and 1650 producers from every region boarding the Mediterranean Sea (and a bit more!) were showing their products.

Vinisud is also the highlight of the 1st vineyard on earth in term of production (countries represent more than 50% of the total wine production).

Countries represented:

- France

- Spain

- Portugal

- Italy

- Malta

- Lebanon

- Tunisia

- Morocco

- Algeria

For more information about Epicure Wines at the event, email us at contact@epicure-wines.com

How to get there:

Route de la Foire

34470 Pérols, France

Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial in Rabat Magazine

franck — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:38:37 +0000

Ferrer Bobet Selecció Especial 2008 was reviewed in Rabat Magazine in the Gourmet section. Federico Oldenburg gave us great news about what he calls “Nuevas joyas del vino español” i.e. “New Gems from Spain”.

Two persons behind this great Priorat project: Sergi Ferrer Salat (entrepreneur) and Raül Bobet (director of Torres Bodegas) who have shared their passion for wine in a common project. Carignan and Grenache are grown on the slopes of the Priorat to give this fine wine, with potential and distinction.