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Category Archives: Spain
Valdemar Inspiración Selección 2019
Dark in color with a black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine display some nice black fruits to match the nose. On the medium length in finish the wine display some peppery notes, along with some nice tannins … Continue reading
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Altanza Crianza 2018
Dark in color with a mild dark fruit nose. On the mid palate the wine display some black fruits, black cherries and the like. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity and tannins and a whack … Continue reading
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2016 Monasterio de las Viñas Gran Reserva
I have to admit, I’ve had a mental block about Garnacha, which by the way is the Spanish name for Grenache, I’ve always thought I didn’t like it, so been reluctant to try it. As always, don’t let what you … Continue reading
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El Pedrosal Crianza 2016
Dark in color with a mild red berry oaky nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some mild red fruits, almost some vermouth notes … On the medium length finish the wine displays firm edgy tannins, super velvety dryness … Continue reading
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Borsao Selección Blanco 2020
Pale straw in color with a citrus/minerally nose … On the mid palate the wine packs a punch with some strong green/grassy/citrus notes along with a hint of grapefruit tartness. On the medium length finish the wine delivers some racy … Continue reading
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Ardal Crianza 2014
Dark in color with a mild black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays black cherries, firm oak notes along with some mocha. On the medium length finish the wine displays some with some strong peppery notes, dusty … Continue reading
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Rioja Vega Crianza 2016
Dark in color with a mild nose, about all that is mild about this wine. On the mid palate the wine displays some firm black cherries along with some nice chocolate notes. On the medium length in finish this wine … Continue reading
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2018 Beronia Tempranillo Rioja
Dark in color with a nice dark berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some vibrant black cherries along with some nice wood and tobacco notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some edgy tannins, acidity … Continue reading
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Licenciado Reserva 2015
Dark in color with a nice black cherry nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with big black cherries along with some rich mocha, and coffee notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice … Continue reading
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Valdemar Inspiración Selección 2015
Dark in color with a nice smooth black berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice smooth juicy black berries to match the nose along with some nice mocha, oak and vanilla notes. On the medium length … Continue reading
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Vetiver Viura 2014
Pale straw in color with a minerally nose. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with lots of stone minerality, some mild lemon and some smoky notes. On the medium length finish the wine has some lovely mouth … Continue reading
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Cuatro Rayas 4R Verdejo 2018
Pale to slightly golden in color. On the nose has a noticeable dish towel nose. At first I thought it was the glass so I changed the glass, nope it’s the wine. And given this is a screw cap, it … Continue reading
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Hacienda López de Haro Blanco 2018
Pale straw in color with a mineral/citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some crisp minerality, and citrus notes to match the nose. Some nice lemon/lime. On the medium length finish the wine displays some vibrant acidity that … Continue reading
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2018 Pardevalles Albarín Blanco DO Tierra de León
We had the pleasure of stopping by George Brown’s chef house that was featuring a Spanish chef making a multi course meal with wine pairings and this one was on the list. Pale in color with a nice crisp dry, … Continue reading
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2018 Muga Rose
I’ve been on a new path of discovery when it comes to Rose, so I thought I’d give this one a try. Quite pale salmon in color with a soft red berry nose. I found this wine VERY temperature sensitive. … Continue reading
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Burgo Viejo Crianza 2014
Dark in color with a mild nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice firm black berries along with some lovely coffee and mocha. On the medium length finish the wine displays some firm acidity and nice tanins. … Continue reading
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Finca del Marquesado Crianza 2015
Dark in color with a bold black berry nose that leaps out at you. On the mid palate the wine has some bold dark berries that are immediately overwhelmed by firm, green notes, big tannins and acidity. There’s lot of … Continue reading
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Pazo das Bruxas Albariño 2016
Pale in color with a nice crisp nose with some nice citrus coming through. On the mid palate it matches the nose with nice crisp dry minerality along with some nice lime notes. On the medium length in finish the … Continue reading
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José Pariente Verdejo 2016
Pale in color with a nose with lots of minerality coming through. On the mid palate the wine matches the nose with some nice crisp dry citrus, maybe even grapfruit coming through and lots of minerality. On the medium length … Continue reading
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Eidosela Albariño 2017
Slightly golden in color with a mild citrus nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice crisp dry minerality with a hint of honeysuckle, almost reminiscent of a super dry riesling. On the medium length finish the wine … Continue reading
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Altos De Torona O Rosal 2015 mini review
This is one of the wines of the world program’s offerings. Slightly golden in color with a nice crisp dry nose with some hints of citrus coming through. On the mid palate the wine spot on matches the nose with … Continue reading
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CUNE Crianza 2014
Dark in color with a mild red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine seems a little watery in texture along with some nice cherry notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some soft tannins and acidity. … Continue reading
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Ardal Crianza 2013
Inky dark in color with a mild black berry nose, which is about the only thing mild about this wine. On the mid palate the wine spot on matches the nose with nice black berries, black cherries and the like … Continue reading
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Ardal Crianza 2013
I’ve had this one before and been impressed, so when I saw it on the recent release I grabbed it. Inky dark in color with a mild nose. About the only thing about this wine that is mild. On the … Continue reading
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El Camino Rectoral do Umia Albariño 2015
Regular reader know I’ve written up Albariño’s in the past, I’m a fan. When well made they are crisp dry, super food friendly and reasonably priced. If your unsure of their flavor profile, these can go anywhere you would put … Continue reading
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