From the warm and peacefull countryside of the Alt Penedes comes a delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo. Loxarel Ops is a wonderful example of the many fabulous "New World" wines coming from Spain. You won't believe it sells for less that $10.
My father in law, visiting from Florida found this at Amanti Vino on Church Street in Montclair, after tasting we ran back for more.
Loxarel Ops is produced on the Can Mayol Estate located in the Penedès 
region, by the Mitjans family who for more than four generations have been devoted to the care of their vineyards with the aim of achieving the best quality for their wines and cavas.
They produce an array of interesting wines which are fittingly named after Goddesses of Greek and Roman myhtology like Eos, Gaia, Cora and Goddess of plenty, Ops.
This wine is delicious with mouth filling fruit and an overtone of vanilla. Just the right amount of oak makes this wine appealing for many dishes.
"This wine is the result of the combination of the Cabernet and Merlot's fruit with the toasted and vanilla of the partial ageing of the Tempranillo. The result is a wine with a more modern style and easy to drink. The acidity is well compensated by the alcohol; the tannin is silky but firm, rounding the combination perfectly. Its aftertaste is long and spicy (vanilla, cinnamon)." Wine Maker
Ideal with roasted and stewed meat, Spanish cured and creamy cheeses or any Mediterranean dish. Perfect for Montclair restaurants like Blu, Gaucho Steak, Il Forno, Marrakech, or Raymonds.
Buy some you will like it.
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I enjoy fine wines, especially when they're so inexpensive like OPS. Thanks for the price break!
Another thing I love is watching reviews, tastings of wine. There's a guy who just opened a new site, pardonthatvine.com, who's a natural at it, and very un-stuffy.
Check it out. Best, Don
Posted by: don | 09/17/2009 at 15:07
You are very welcome Will. Thanks for the link.
Posted by: Manoavino | 09/13/2009 at 21:00
Hi Peter,
Thank you for all the kind words over the last few years. I can't imagine where Amanti Vino would be without so many wine knowledgeable customers like you and your readers. The Loxarel OPS is our September Wine of the Month and a link to your blog appears in our email announcement this week.
Thanks again for the kind words and we look forward to seeing you, your in-laws and any of your readers throughout the fall.
Posted by: Will Sugerman (Amanti Vino Sales Manager) | 09/11/2009 at 10:37
I'm the export manager from Loxarel, I just want to thank you for your nice comments regarding the OPS wine that I've found by hazard in your web site.If you want that we include you in our news letter please let me know.
kind regards
Cristina
www.loxarel.com
Posted by: Cristina VAque | 09/15/2008 at 06:42
I bought a bottle of this wine also at Amanti after a movie at Clairidge Cinemas, on our way to dinner at Osteria Giotto's. Giotto's food was delicious, and this wine just brought our dinner experience to a higher level. I recommend both.
Posted by: Augusto | 08/30/2008 at 21:42