Portal del Montsant Santbru Blanc, Monsant, Spain

門德爾酒莊桑步若白葡萄酒

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This white shows power, with a thick texture and a muscular structure. Almond and floral notes accent a core of creamed pear, hazelnut, ginger and mineral. Light tannins and a refreshing bitter note keep this focused. Savory. Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris. Drink now. 1,500 cases made.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

This generous white offers dried pear, coconut, ginger and vanilla flavors, with firm acidity and a touch of tannins. A bit blowsy, but has depth. The spicy finish lingers. Distinctive. Drink now. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–TM??Region: Spain / Montsant Select to Add

The 2009 Santbru Blanc is made from 100% Garnacha Blanca with 33% of the wine aged in barrel. It reveals more mineral notes than the Bruberry along with expressive floral and stone fruit aromas. On the palate it displays lively acidity, good balance, and a lengthy, crisp finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Classic Wines Selections, Stamford,CT; tel. (203)975-1701

Portal del Montsant's new releases include one white wine, the 2008 Santbru Blanco. Medium straw-colored, it reveals an enticing perfume of candle wax, honeysuckle, melon, and mineral. Round, ripe, and flavorful, it will offer considerable pleasure over the next 2-3 years. Importer: Christopher Cannan, Europvin, www.europvin.com

The medium straw-colored 2007 Santbru Blanc is a blend of 80% Garnacha Blanca and the balance Macabeu and Chardonnay. Mineral, candle wax, grapefruit, and melon aromas lead to a concentrated, intense wine with plenty of spicy fruit, good balance, and excellent length. Drink it over the next four years. Portal del Montsant was founded in 2001 by Alfredo Arribas. The vineyards are farmed organically. Importer: Steve Miles Selections, Denver, CO; tel. (303) 495-3811