Your host is Juan Costa of Maja Imports. Maja imports was started in 1993 by a gentleman named Inaki Castro after retiring from Jai Alai, Juan, met and married inaki's daughter Biotza (translated is "Heart" in the Basque language) and started the company with him. Juan now owns Maja imports with his wife. Today Juan is tasting 2 from Spain and 2 from Portugal. All represent great value in their indvidual price to quality ratio. An interesting side note...A wine presently on our shelves is Inaki's namesake and appropriately named "Inaki". The bottle has a Pelota on the label (this is the basket used to play the game). A very popular wine with our customers when we can get it and has been since he first made it 6 years ago. Ask the staff to show you where it is
Quinta da Romeira White 2010 $12.99
The Arinto grape provides great delicacy and intense flavors that work together here. There are citrus and tropical fruits with a touch of pineapple. Fresh and crisp, the citric flavors and aromas dominate this fresh, green wine from the coast near Lisbon. It is zesty with some layers of tannin and grapefruit.
Dao Cabriz Red 2008 $9.99
A well-structured, muscular red, with a touch of Asian spice to the wild plum and dried raspberry flavors. Beef and mineral notes mark the finish. Distinctive, with a very sauvage allure. Drink now through 2015. Wine Spectator, 90 pts
Flor de Raim Cava N.V. $9.99Vibrant aromas of ripe peach and pear with a hint of spice fill the nose. The palate is dry with a crisp, clean texture. Flavors include citrus and spice that persist through an elegant finish.
Don Quijote Red 2009 $7.99
Berry and jam aromas with a touch of cacao. In the mouth it has good structure and well integrated tannins, showing flavors of fruit, dark chocolate and liquorice. 60% Tempranillo, 20% Syrah, and 20% Cab Franc
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