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3 G I N T O N I C S & S P E C I A L T Y C O C K T A I L S BCN Gin & Tonic 14 Hendrick's, Indian Fever-Tree Tonic, Juniper Berries & Cucumber Mango Curry Gin & Tonic 14 Opihr Gin, Mango, Lime, Serrano, Coriander, Bay Leaves & Sea Salt Miele Millefiori Gin & Tonic 15 Barr Hill Honey Gin, Fever-Tree Bitter Lemon Tonic, Chamomile & Citrus Zest Lavender Gin & Tonic 14 The Botanist Gin, Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic & Fresh Lavender Ginger-Lime Gin & Tonic 14 Tanqueray Rangpur, Ginger, Lime, Cardamom & Star Anise Saffron Gin & Tonic 14 Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, Orange Bitters & Star Anise D vine Gin & Tonic 14 G vine Gin, Lavender, Fresh Grapes, Lemon & Thyme The Ultimate Gin & Tonic 20 Monkey 47, Tonic Ice Cube, 1724 Tonic, Pink Peppercorns & Lime Oloroso Fashion 13 Bulleit Bourbon, Lustau Oloroso, Agave Syrup, Lime & Grapefruit Bitters Sangria Roja 13 Garnacha, Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Cinnamon & Clove Sangria Blanca 13 St. Germain, Brandy, Lemon, Lime, Peaches, Orange, Lavender & Clove S P A N I S H V E R M U T Spanish Vermouth or Vermut is recommended as an aperitif, served on the rocks with an olive and an orange slice. Manuel Acha, White Vermouth, Amurrio 11 Manuel Acha, Red Vermouth, Amurrio 11 Vermut Lacuesta Blanco, Haro 12 Vermut Lacuesta Rojo, Haro 11 Vermut Lustau Blanco, Jerez De La Frontera 12 Vermut Lustau Rojo, Jerez De La Frontera 12 w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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5 W I N E S B Y T H E G L A S S S P A R K L I N G 2013 Juve y Camps "Brut Nature Reserva de la Familia", D.O. Cava 12 Macabeo, Xarel lo, Chardonnay & Parellada MV Segura Viudas Gran Cuvée Reserva", D. O. Cava 13 Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay 2015 Finca Raventós "i Blanc Rosé", D. O. Conca del Riu Anoia 14 Macabeu, Xarel lo, Parellada & Monastrell W H I T E 2015 Mazacruz, D.O. Castilla Y Leon 11 Sauvignon Blanc & Verdejo 2016 Granbazàn "Etiqueta Ámber", D.O. Rias Baixas 15 Albariño 2016 Nicolas Ulacia E Hijos, D.O. Getariako Txakolina 13 Hondarribi Zuri 2014 Hacienda de Arinzano, D.O.P. Pago de Arinzano 14 Chardonnay 2015 Pinna Fidelis, D.O. Rueda 12 Verdejo R O S É 2015 Bodegas Tandem Casual, D.O. Navarra 12 Garnacha & Viura 2016 Bodegas Muga, D.O.C. Rioja 13 Garnacha, Viura & Tempranillo R E D 2015 Bodegas Matarromera Melior, D.O. Ribera del Duero 12 Tempranillo 2015 Descendientes de Palacios "Pétalos", D.O. Bierzo 14 Mencía 2013 Casa Castillo Las Gravas, D.O. Jumilla 15 Monastrell, Garnacha & Syrah 2012 Tandem Valle de Yerri "Macula", D.O. Navarra 15 Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 2013 Bodegas Muga "Muga Reserva Unfiltered", D.O.C. Rioja 18 Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano & Garnacha 2013 Bodegas Matarromera, Crianza, D.O. Ribera del Duero 22 Tempranillo w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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7 S P A R K L I N G C A V A 2012 Juvé y Camps "Brut Nature Reserva de la Familia" 48 - Macabeo & Xarel lo - Pale gold in color, this Cava has aromas of mature white peach, toasted bread and green tea. A fragrant cava with hints of lemon citrus and apricots. Long lovely finish. MV Segura Viudas "Gran Cuvée Reserva 52 - Macabeo, Parellada, Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - A balanced, accessible version that layers flavors of poached pear, grated ginger and zesty ground spice on a lightly creamy mousse Gramona Imperial "Gran Reserva" 75 - Macabeo & Xarel lo - Beautiful balanced of sweet stone fruit with an assertive perfect acidity level, aromas of spices, floral, figs and ripe yellow fruit that displayed elegance of structure and superb lasting complexity finish Llopart Leopardi "Brut Gran Reserva" 80 - Xarel lo, Macabeo, Parellada & Chardonnay Aromas of apple, pear, grass and green herbs are expansive. A forward, layered, sensuous palate delivers yeasty, toasty apple and pear flavors. On the finish, softness, depth and richness share space alongside acidity and length Recaredo "Brut Nature Gran Reserva" 90 - Macabeo & Xarel lo - A harmonious Cava, dry and lacy in texture, with a pleasing creaminess to the well-meshed flavors of white raspberry, biscuit and lemon parfait, underscored by a streak of smoky mineral. Lightly spiced and mouthwatering through the lasting finish Gramona III Ilustros "Gran Reserva Macabeo & Xarel lo - Powerful and vigorous well made that shows a lightly fruity, cherry-plums, quince, greenish yellow of hue, with lemony reflections that create a very complex and mature long finish of green apples Agustí Torelló Mata "Kripta Macabeo, Parellada & Xarel lo - An exotic hint of passion fruit coulis is layered with pastry cream, blanched almonds and elderflower notes in this elegant Cava. Minerally hint of smoke on the finish Gramona "Enoteca Gran Reserva Macabeo & Xarel lo - Golden with intense gold tones. On the nose, it shows great expressiveness and depth. Honeyed notes accompany the baked apple, and dry figs. Candied orange peel, dried apricot. Floral notes. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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9 S P A R K L I N G C O N T I N U E D D. O. C O N C A D E L R I U A N O I A Conca del Riu Anoia forms a very small geographical area surrounding the Anoia River valley between the Anoia and Foix River in Eastern Penedes. The Raventos family decided in 2012 to create their own D.O. and create specific quality oriented guidelines such as: indigenous varietals, low yields in the vineyard, long period of maceration on the lees, and vintage wines only Finca Raventós i Blanc Rosé de Nit" 56 - Macabeu, Xarel lo, Parellada & Monastrell It offers up an expressive minerality along with notions of brioche, spring flowers, and white fruits Finca Raventós i Blanc de La Finca" 60 - Xarel lo, Macabeo & Parellada - Elegant, intense and very refined cava. A cava that will seduce you from the beginning with its very fresh notes of fruit. The creamy background provided by the ageing is felt all along the palate Finca Raventós i Blanc Manuel Raventós Negra " Xarel lo, Parellada & Macabeu - This aromatic sparkler shows notes of toasted brioche, poached quince, candied ginger and lemon curd, as well as a subtle thread of graphite and spice. Well-meshed and lightly mouthwatering, with a clean-cut, lacy finish. D. O. C O S T E R S D E L S E G R E This Designation of Origin located in western Catalonia is a mosaic scattered throughout the entire basin of the River Segre and the Lleida Pyrenees. Costers del Segre benefits from a soil reach limestone, and a marked Mediterranean climate, featuring strong thermal fluctuations ideal for the complexity of the wines produced Costers del Sió Siós, Brut Rosé Reserva 80 - Pinot Noir - Beautiful pale pink, clean, persistent with hints of peach, nectarine and apricot jam. Notes of ripe pear and a smooth toasty finish grace the palate. C I D E R MV Poma Aurea, Sidra de Asturias, Hard Apple Cider 48 - Indigenous Asturian Apples This Sidra is made with a selection of indigenous apple varieties from the best local orchards. These apples are meticulously hand sorted and pressed using traditional old wooden presses. The must was then transferred to select old barrels where it underwent fermentation using indigenous yeast. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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11 W H I T E 2015 Mazacruz Blanco, D.O. Castilla y León 44 - Sauvignon Blanc & Verdejo - This wine has delicate floral touches and notes of fruit. It has an excellent balance. It stands out for its personality and complexity with notes of grapefruit and green apple to provide a noticeable acidity of refreshing flavors Pinna Fidelis, D.O. Rueda 48 - Verdejo - Firm and focused, this solid white delivers pear, quince and tangerine flavors, with smoky and mineral accents. Shows good balance and depth, presenting a clean, floral finish Nicolas Ulacia E Hijos, D.O. Getariako Txakolina 50 - Hondaribbi Zuri - Lean and crisp, this lively white shows grapefruit, brine and quinine flavors, with vibrant acidity and a light spritz Hacienda de Arinzano, D.O.P. Pago de Arinzano 56 - Chardonnay - This Chardonnay is a lively, expressive, fresh, very elegant and persistent. Intensive citrus notes with light toasty hints of coconut, honey and dry fruits, like hazelnut and almonds Avancia JO, D.O. Valdeorras 75 - Godello - Citrus into pear aromas. Very clean and crisp aromas. Mineral and shellfish. Palate is a bit more robust, with an ashy and almond note. This wine makes all your food taste better. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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13 W H I T E C O N T I N U E D 2016 Granbazàn "Etiqueta Ámber", D.O. Rías Baixas 60 - Albariño - This classic wine shows an excellent clarity and mineral cut on the long incisive finish. Mineral accented aromas of fresh honeydew, tangerine and white flowers with a floral quality in the background Bodegas Itsasmendi "Itsasmendi 7", D.O. Bizkaiko Txakolina 60 - Hondarrabi Zuri & Riesling - Medium straw-colored, it delivers an attractive bouquet of spring flowers, lemon peel and spiced ginger. This is followed by a smooth-textured, ripe, intense wine with some complexity and excellent length Oxer Wines "Iraun", D.O.C. Rioja 90 - Viura & Garnacha Blanca - This white rioja is blessed with a lovely nose, presence of oak, vanilla and a gentle creaminess. Iraun is fragrant and delicate, woven through the lime and ripe orchard fruits and hinting a burgeoning sense of minerality Vinedos Torres "Milmanda", D.O. Conca de Barbera 120 Chardonnay - Wonderfully intense nose offering pronounced notes of flowers and fresh fruit with spicy undertones. Good structure and remarkable complexity. The finish is long, elegant and refined Bodegas Contador "Qué Bonito Cacareaba", D.O.C Rioja 150 Garnacha Blanca, Viura & Malvasia - A rich, succulent style, exuding apple, melon, lime, hazelnut and honey flavors. Concentrated, but fluid, with fine balanced and a lingering finish of honey and spice on a chalky frame. R O S É 2015 Bodegas Tandem Casual, D.O. Navarra 48 - Garnacha & Viura - Casual shows a beautiful pale pink color with a light violet rim. Complex nose with exuberant red fruit, candy, and red rose petal. On palate, fresh with a long finish Bodegas Muga, D.O.C. Rioja 52 - Garnacha, Viura & Tempranillo - This lively rosé rides energetic citrusy acidity to deliver focus and freshness. Cherry and red plum flavors have depth, and leafy and smoky notes add interest. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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15 V E G A - S I C I L I A S E L E C C I Ó N R E S E R V A E S P E C I A L " U N I C O" Unico Reserva Especial is the wine with the most personality, not only boasting Unico's complexity, but magnifying it through several vintages to offer an immense aromatic range and pure elegance, timelessly floating through the magic of a legend. Only the best vintages are used to produce Unico Reserva Especial, a marriage of vintages, virtue, experiences and feelings serving only to bring to life the deepest essence of a unique and unrepeatable style, the Vega-Sicilia style. MV Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon - Taken from some of the oldest vines from Ribera del Duero, This particular blend has a smooth elegant and alluring finish. The predominant notes include maraschino and flavors of tobacco and pomegranate. MV Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon - This alluring red entices with floral and spice aromas, deepening on the palate, with plum, fig paste and loamy earth flavors. The tannins are well-integrated, kept fresh b orange peel acidity. Not muscular, but deep and complex. MV Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon - A youthful Reserva Especial with rich, earthy flavors. Tobacco, cedar and spice notes frame a core of cherry and floral notes, backed by muscular tannins. Balsamic acidity keeps this fresh. MV Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon - This Unico is the result of carefully selected vintages to bring you the perfect blend. Offering musky red fruit and floral pastille flavors and notes of mocha and succulent herb. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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17 V E G A - S I C I L I A C O N T I N U E D 2013 Alion by Vega-Sicilia, D.O. Ribera del Duero Alion by Vega-Sicilia, D.O. Ribera del Duero 1.5L Tempranillo - Firm and dense, this seems a bit tough at first but blooms with air, offering black fruit, coffee and tar flavors, and finishing with anise and floral notes, bright acidity balancing the muscular tannins Vega-Sicilia Valbuena No. 5, D.O. Ribera del Duero Tempranillo - Fantastic, fleshy with fresh exotic sweet red fruit, leather and slight farmyard funk. Darker on the palate with hints of clove and violet alongside dark plum and damson fruit with a long coating finish Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero 1.5L Cabernet Sauvignon & Tempranillo - This harmonious red is balanced and deep, offering ripe plum and currant flavors, with black pepper, tobacco, licorice and mineral accents. Delivers plenty of structure, with well-integrated tannins and lively acidity Vega-Sicilia "Unico", D.O. Ribera del Duero Cabernet Sauvignon & Tempranillo - This polished red offers flavors of tobacco, cedar and leather, with a core of cherry and tea. Firm tannins support the thick, smooth texture, while lively acidity keeps this balanced. Harmonious and long Vega-Sicilia "Unico", D.O. Ribera del Duero Cabernet Sauvignon & Tempranillo - This red is generous and expressive, delivering dried cherry, tobacco, mineral and spice flavors in a rich, round texture, with a good balance of well-integrated tannins and racy acidity. Harmonious and while showing plenty of depth Vega-Sicilia Unico, D.O. Ribera del Duero 1.5L Cabernet Sauvignon & Tempranillo - Maturing now, this polished red offers cherry, herbal, tobacco and menthol flavors over firm, well-integrated tannins, ending with a long finish of cedar and flowers. Graceful and harmonious. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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19 W H A T P A C O R E C O M M E N D S 2015 Cellers de Scala Dei - "Prior", D. O. C. Priorat 70 - Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan & Syrah - Prior is an expressive and fine wine with intense notes of red fruit, strong tannins and hints of spicy aromas of pepper. This Priorat is well structured and full bodied Castell d'encús Costers del Segre - "Taleia", D. O. C. Priorat 90 - Sauvignon Blanc The unusual blend of Sauvignon Blanc with a little Semillon called '14 Taleia was designed to be something like a cold vintage Sancerre. It is produced from vines planted on chalky soils. The palate is savory with a unique precision that shows minerality Castell d'encús Costers del Segre - "Quest", D. O. C. Priorat Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot & Merlot - Part fermented in granite lagares which winemaker Raul Bobet has crafted out of the local rocks, the wine is exuberant and with a pit-cherry freshness, behind which the Cabernets kick in, the Franc adding forest floor notes Cellers Mas Anglada "Tolimen", D.O. Empordà Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon Toasty and smoky notes frame the sweet plum and loamy earth flavors in this smooth red. Light, firm tannins and balsamic acidity underpin the polished texture. Quite fresh and focused Cellers Mas Anglada "Analvaro", D.O. Empordà Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot This savory red shows density and focus. Espresso, cedar, licorice and loamy earth notes frame a core of plum and black olive flavors, supported by firm tannins and balsamic acidity. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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21 R E D D. O. C. P R I O R A T The remote rocky hills of the Priorat region are the birthplace of intense and mineral wines considered to be Spain's most "Elite Wines" Bodegas Marco Abella "Loidana" 65 - Carignan, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah From the starting this is a dried fruit, candied wine with a round body. Smooth on the palate and remains harmonious to the finish Celler Pasanau "Finca la Planeta" 80 - Cabernet Sauvignon & Garnacha - The wine is deep ruby and presents a complex bouquet of berries, coffee and chocolate. The palate interprets the notes of cassis, plums and smooth tannins Celler Vall Llach "Embruix" 85 - Cariñena, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Syrah This plush red deliversripe, generous flavors of black cherry, boysenberry, lilac and vanilla, supported by well-integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Harmonious and lively Alvaro Palacios "Les Terrasses" 90 - Garnacha Aromas of red fruit along with balsamic. It is balanced with a very special silky texture along with delicious licorice flavor and a refreshing finish Mas de Subirà, Morlanda Vi de Guarda Garnacha, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon Dark and alluring, this red offers plum and blackberry fruit, coffee, tobacco and briar notes. The texture is rich but not heavy, with fine structure and harmony. Lovely fruit and spice echo on the long finish Celler Clos Figueres Garnacha & Cariñera - Pure beauty and well balanced with the strength of bold, black fruit, and the delicate acidity and soft tannins to make it feel light and lively on the palate with an amazing soft lightly oaked finish. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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23 D. O. C. P R I O R A T C O N T I N U E D 2012 Ferrer Bobet "Selección Especial" Carignan - This Selección Especial offers vanilla, cinnamon along with heady fruit and flower aromas. The palate has very intense flavors, a powerful wine reflecting the austerity of Priorat resulting in a combination of power and elegance, with good balance René Barbier "Clos Mogador Vi de Finca" Garnacha, Carignan, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon - This wine is deep purple-colored with a superb bouquet of toasty oak, pencil lead, mineral, blackberry and black cherry that leads to an opulent dense, packed and structured wine Costers Del Siurana "Clos De L'Obac Costers Del Siurana "Clos De L'Obac Garnacha, Carignan, Merlot, Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon - Clos de l Obac is a wine of extraordinary power, structure and complexity. These characteristics are the result of the diversity of orientations and altitudes of seven vineyards. The perfect balance between strength and finesse Clos Erasmus Garnacha - This Garnacha has a very unique concentrated nose of black fruits, very fruity and mineral. This wine evolves constantly in the mouth, from very fruity to fresh and delicate. Loads of very ripe and silky cherries, very long aftertaste and hints of chocolate. D. O. P. D O M I N I O D E V A L D E P U S A Dominio de Valdepusa is one of only seventeen Vino de Pago existing in Spain as of This is the highest category on the quality scale of Spanish wines Marques de Griñon Cabernet Sauvignon - Thick and firm, this solid red offers plum, black olive, licorice, tar and sanguine flavors, with muscular tannins and balsamic acidity. Chewy, dense and austere Marques de Griñon "Emeritus" Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot & Syrah - Presenting a deep cherry color, it combines the best of the varietals from the estate. It has an extremely intense, elegant and expansive nose combined with complex aromas. In the palate is sweet and ripe with pipe tobacco, cassis, spice cake and chocolate aromas. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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25 D. O. B I E R Z O Bierzo is a small, rural and remote region in the north-western corner of Galicia, now counts as one of the country s rising stars Descendientes de J. Palacios "Pétalos" 50 - Mencía - This red offers flavors of plum, espresso, mineral and fresh herbs, supported by gentle tannins and fresh acidity with a subtle harmonious, graceful and delicate finish. D. O. N A V A R R A Navarra, Northern Spain, is one of the most important wine-producing zones in the entire Iberian Peninsula Tandem Valle de Yerri Macula" 70 - Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - This Navarra wine is very complex in the nose with smoky toasty hints. Also has a great chocolate, cassis and balsamic notes on the palate. That expresses the soils of the Yerri valley. D. O. P E N E D É S The influence of the sun and the Mediterranean make the Penedès region a privileged territory for winemaking, creating one of the most exciting wine regions in Spain Miguel Torres "Mas La Plana" Cabernet Sauvignon - Pure black fruit aromas with hints of red berries, currants, rose petals, peppers with a long pure finish. D. O. J U M I L L A Jumilla is a wine region that produce quality wines, and has attracted tremendous international attention as of late thanks to the consistency of their rich and ripe style Casa Castillo Las Gravas 60 - Monastrell, Garnacha & Syrah - A modern style of Jumilla with ripe, fresh flavors of blackberry and blueberry that are framed by toasty vanilla oak notes. Has grip and balance, with firm tannins and lively acidity Bodegas El Nido "Clio" Cabernet Sauvignon & Monastrell - A truly explosive unique Jumilla. Black cherry, licorice, blackberry, menthol on nose. On palate, sweet cherry, blackberry, mint, with full body, high acidity and a long delicious finish and wonderful complex flavors Bodegas El Nido "El Nido" Cabernet Sauvignon & Monastrell - This rich red delivers plum pudding, currant, and fig paste, cocoa and cinnamon flavors, bold and heady. Well-integrated tannins support the generous texture, with enough acidity to keep this lively. In the modern style. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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27 D. O. V I N O D E L A T I E R R A D E C A S T I L L A Y L E Ó N Castilla y León produces some of Spain's most respected wines, most notably those of the Ribera del Duero, Toro, Rueda and Bierzo. Wine making in Castilla y León is a very old tradition which goes all the way back to the Romans Mazacruz Seleccion Cabernet Sauvignon & Petit Verdot Attractive and luminous cherry red. Interesting and complex nose. Full of nuances, from its entrance in the mouth it is balanced and polished with character. The predominant flavor is clearly fruit and a pleasant taste Bodegas Mauro "Mauro" 90 - Tempranillo & Syrah - Dark and mysterious violet color hiding a strong cedar aroma. Taste of dark chocolate, flesh violets. With a velvety texture and powerful expressive ever-lasting chocolate menthol berries finish Abadia Retuerta "Sardon de Duero" 90 - Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon - Heavy cassis and herbal aromas so typical from this variety that reveals dark aromas of graphite, black pepper, cherry-vanilla, floral pastille, licorice and incense scents that lingers impressively to a strikingly persistent finish. D. O. T O R O The wine region of Toro is a predominant appellation in Castilla y León in northwestern Spain. This wine region shows guts, glory and masculinity on the wines that it produces. Most Toro is red and the key grape is the Tinta de Toro, which is a natural clone of Tempranilllo Bodegas Numanthia "Termes" 50 - Tempranillo - Vibrant and fruity with very elegant and lively aromas, rich and complex. Fresh, fruity notes, nicely integrated with spices, tobacco & toasted aromas. Well-structured with an elegant and long finish Bodegas Numanthia "Termanthia" Tempranillo - Fresh and intense aromas well integrated with a touch of gentle spices & lively eucalyptus. After lively and intense attack, an explosion of fruit, the finish is long and persistent, with spices, tobacco, raspberries and blackberries notes. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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29 D. O. R I B E R A D E L D U E R O Ribera del Duero is one of the most important wine areas in Castilla y León, Northern Spain. Its reputation is largely thanks to the high - unique - delicate - quality of its red Tempranillo-based wines, the best examples of which are renowned throughout the world Bodegas Matarromera Melior 48 - Tempranillo - This polished red shows black cherry, licorice and leafy flavors, offering hints of smoke and chocolate. Light, firm and fresh, with good focus Lleiroso 80 - Tempranillo - This intense red has a toasted oak and ripe red fruits, with a well-integrated taste of wood, balsamic, leather and licorice notes Bodegas Valduero "Unacepa" 80 - Tempranillo - Bodegas Valduero named this wine Unacepa because each bottle is made of one single vine. The wine is well balanced between fruit and earth, with notes of unsweetened cocoa powder and coffee Dominio de Pingus "PSI" 85 - Tempranillo - PSI wine offers dark berries, bitter chocolate, light spiciness with blue fruit flavors, subtly tannic finish, which leaves a juicy pastille notes behind Bodegas Matarromera, Crianza 88 - Tempranillo - Black cherry and blackberry flavors form the core of this red, accented by cacao, toast and mineral notes. Firm tannins and orange peel acidity are balanced, giving way to a spicy finish Bodegas Matasnos "Bosque de Matasnos" 90 - Tempranillo & Merlot - On the nose it is intense and pleasant with cherry and blackberry aromas. On the palate, it is powerful and robust accompanied by tobacco notes Bodegas Frontaura "Nexus" 90 - Tempranillo - Earthy and espresso notes frame the dried plum and tobacco flavors of this thick red. Nexus is powerful and rustic with a great density and muscular tannins Pago de Carraovejas, Crianza Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - In the palate, this wine is elegant, with silky texture, prominent fruit concentration, chocolate hints and a lengthy pleasant tannins developing pleasurable flavors of spices leading to a finish of caramel and mocha. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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31 D. O. R I B E R A D E L D U E R O C O N T I N U E D 2015 Bodegas y Viñedos Aalto "Aalto" Tempranillo - Reticent bouquet of dark fruits, pine wood, and tinge of white chocolate. Palate is full of ripe dark fruit, expansive tannins Bodegas Frontaura "Nexus", Crianza 1.5L Tempranillo - This rich red has a plush texture supported by firm tannins. The dried cherry, roasted plum, tobacco and underbrush flavors are harmonious, in the traditional style Bodegas Emilio Moro "Emilio Moro 1.5L Tinto Fino - Intense aromas of mature ripe black fruits, integrated with well-balanced toasty touches. Powerful on the palate with powerful tannins and vanilla accents Bodegas Protos "Protos Seleccion" Tempranillo - Cherry and boysenberry flavors mingle with black olive and smoky notes in this plush red. Features light, firm tannins and balsamic acidity. Great depth Pago de Carraovejas Reserva Tinto Fino, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - Smoky sanguine and loamy notes give this big red a savory character, featuring a rich core of plum and blackberry flavors, with licorice and floral details emerging on the finish. Dense but balanced, presenting a long, smoky finish Flor De Pingus Tinto Fino - This wine is deep and sweet. Offering and explosive dark berry compote. Dark cherry, plum, cedar, spice and mineral flavors mingle to keep a fresh acidity Bodega Matarromera Pago de las Solanas Tempranillo - Lively and expressive, this modern red balances toasty, chocolate oak notes with ripe plum and black cherry fruit. Tannins have rounded beautifully with age and balanced acidity keeps the wine fresh on the finish. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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33 D. O. C. R I O J A Along the Ebro River, the region is practically divided in three. Rioja Alta which has a great deal of rainfall and a mild climate. Rioja Baja which is hotter and more arid. Last but not least the Rioja Alevesa home to some of Spain s finest red wines Bodegas Muga Muga Reserva Unfiltered Bodegas Muga Muga Reserva Unfiltered 1.5L Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano & Garnacha - Juicy and expressive, this lively red shows coffee and licorice notes that frame black cherry and currant flavors. The tannins are a bit chewy but resolve gracefully on the fruity finish Cune "Contino Reserva" 90 - Tempranillo, Graciano, Mazuelo & Garnacha Tinta - A classic Rioja that's elegant and refined, with lovely perfumed aromas of ripe red fruits with hints of cedar and leather. Medium-bodied, velvety texture, super balanced with well-integrated oak & fine tannins Marques de Caceres "Gaudium" 90 - Tempranillo & Graciano - A powerhouse of a Rioja, with finesse & sheer intensity doing their glorious dance. Saturated berry, cassis and black-plum aromas are densely packed onto the nose of this tightly built iron-fisted Rioja. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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35 D. O. C. R I O J A C O N T I N U E D 2011 Bodegas Muga "Selección Especial" 90 - Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Graciano & Garnacha - This is one of those vintages which is great to drink from the start without detracting in the least its potential for laying down for the future. These wines amaze you with their great freshness of their Atlantic features interwoven with the mature Mediterranean character Cune "Imperial Reserva" Tempranillo - Black currant and kirsch flavors mingle with dark chocolate and espresso notes in this rich red. Smoky and tarry notes add a savory element. Firm tannins support the polish texture, while balsamic acidity lingers on the spicy finish Bodegas Urbina "Gran Reserva" Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo - Medium ruby colored with a lovely bouquet of cherry blossom and earth notes. The palate is multifaceted, elegant, concentrated, impeccably balanced, and holding strong. The mouthfeel is silky and creamy with a very long and full finish. A splendid old vintage Marques de Murrieta "Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva" Tempranillo & Mazuelo - Grapes coming from La Plana vineyard with vines over 80 years old. Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Mix of black cherry and black mulberry fruit with lots of black pepper notes, leather and wet leaves with rich, supple, velvety and very classy Bodegas Roda "Roda I Reserva" Tempranillo - Bold Rioja with cassis, plums, berries, tannic backbone of wood, cedar. Burnt Caramel, leather, slightly on the palate with a very interesting profile. Amazing finish with beautiful acidity Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia Macán Tempranillo & Graciano - Licorice and graphite notes frame black cherry and dried herb flavors in this polished red. Balanced, with harmony and depth. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m

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37 D. O. C. R I O J A C O N T I N U E D 2005 Bodegas Ontañón "Ontañón Reserva" 1.5L Tempranillo & Graciano - This wine is a dark and inky red with an intense nose. Smokey notes frame a core of plum and cherry with accents of tobacco, minerals, and earth. Maturing gracefully, this wine has well integrated tannins and ample acidity that give way to a spicy finish La Granja Remelluri "Gran Reserva" Tempranillo, Garnacha & Graciano - Coffee and chocolate notes from oak dominate this muscular reed, but there is a solid core of plum fruit, and notes of mineral and tobacco add complexity. Impressive concentration Bodegas Benjamin de Rothschild & Vega Sicilia Macán Clásico 1.5L Tempranillo & Graciano - Black cherry and plum flavors mingle with chocolate, loamy earth and leaf notes in this firm red. Has great density, and the sweet-tart acidity keeps this lively Bodegas Roda "Cirsion" Tempranillo - Selection of best bunches of the harvest coming from different parcels of old vines. Deep, inky ruby with purple highlight, initial notes of milk chocolate with a sweet kick on the palate, full, round and so supple with a strong velvety tannins. w w w. b c n h o u s t o n. c o m