Notes list - Region - Castilla y Leon

Gina H.

January 24, 2011

Beautiful, smoky, dusty, spice and tobacco

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Bodegas Emilio Moro Tempranillo-2006 - 2006

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Chris S.

September 3, 2010

The varietal, Mencia, is grown primarily in the Northwest part of Spain mostly in the Castille and Leon Region and the appellations of Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra, and Valdeorras. Avante’s Mencia comes from Bierzo. Little known outside of Spain, it has become one of the most popular varietals in Spain. It has a dark, ruby color. It’s very well structured and balanced. I got spice and floral aromas on the nose and the first taste yielded chocolate truffles, but later I tasted cherries and a bit of toasted oak. This wine has a velvety smooth finish. Folks, once this wine breaks into the American market on a larger scale than specialty shops, it’s going to be big. Tempranillo isn’t the only varietal Spain is perfecting. For those that don’t like the fuller-bodied, earthy, and firm tannins of Tempranillo, Mencia may be your wine. One other thing: I’m not sure how well this will age and for how long it should, but I tell you for a young wine, it sure has finesse. Who knows how well it will open up after another five years. You can find this wine at Magnolia’s Wine and Spirits here: http://www.magnoliaws.com/r/products/avante-mencia-2009?id=nsession Highly recommended; $15

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Avante Mencía - 2009

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Richard
E.

July 13, 2010

Stunningly impressive wine for the price (paid about $9). The 50/50 viura and verdejo is reminiscent of sauvignon blanc but with more citrus flavor.

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Fuente Milano - 2008

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Sean S.

June 10, 2010

Fruity and aromatic, full-bodied and complex. Just a hint of bitterness offset by the colby cheese stick alongside.

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Almagre Crianza Rioja - 2001

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Seth R.

January 26, 2010

Awesome red with great mouth feel and a long finish. Notes of stewed fruits and chocolate.Great value in Spain - you can find it for 15 Euros.

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Aalto Tempranillo - 2006

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Alyssa R.

October 20, 2009

Tart cranberry. Some sweet tobacco on the finish which I dig- but can't get past the tart cherry factor.

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Val Todil Bierzo Tinto Mencia - 2008

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Alyssa R.

October 20, 2009

Crazy, wild cranberry aromatics- with some forrest floor/wet mushroom and black pepper notes woven in. A wild spice rack of flavors.

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Val Todil Tempranillo - 2008

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Alyssa R.

October 20, 2009

Very thin, light red ruby rim, deep, dark blackish Burgundy color.

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Val Todil Tinto Crianza Tempranillo - 2006

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Steuart
M.

September 22, 2009

Vital Statistics * Type: White * Grapes: 50% Verdejo | 50% Viura * Vinification: Fermented at 61F for 18 daysTasting Notes * Eyes: Very attractive greenish-straw yellow. * Nose: A distinct aniseed and herbaceous nose with a powerful aroma of medium-high intensity, conferred to those of verdejo variety with, apparently, the presence of white fruit notes (pears and apples), conferred to those of the viura variety. * Taste: Elegant, fruity, where exotic notes come through again, with some racy tang lent by some carbonic acid that only adds freshness.

Tags:Viura, Mania, Verdejo
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Bodegas Felix Lorenzo Cachazo Verdejo - 2008

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Steuart
M.

September 22, 2009

Vital Statistics * Type of Wine: Red * Grapes: 100% Tinta del País (Tempranillo) * Aging and Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks and aged 14 months in American oak casks, and then bottled for 6 months before going to marketTasting Notes * Visual: Deep ruby-purple color, attractive, with purple rims. * Nose: On the nose, there is a complex bouquet, with black berry fruits aromas, spices and minerals hints. * Taste: Concentrated, full-bodied, good structure and a lingering finish.Awards * Wine & Spirits Magazine: 89 points * PEÑÍN 2009: 85 points

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Bodegas Ismael Arroyo Tempranillo - 2004

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Andy A.

March 6, 2009

I get some alcohol fumes on this one--probably because of the 15% alcohol. Very smooth mouth feel with a little kick of spice. Little bit of a rough finish.

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Carodorum Issos Tempranillo - 2005

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Jonathan
W.

March 6, 2009

Spicy, goodness on a Friday afternoon

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Tardencuba Tempranillo - 2006

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Alyssa R.

March 6, 2009

Loved this Tempranillo. Juicy, jammy, with a healthy but not tongue-stripping dose of sweet tobacco/chewy earth/tannin on the finish. Yum.

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Carodorum Issos Tempranillo - 2005

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Andy A.

March 6, 2009

The nose is a little musty, but like a stinky blue cheese, it tastes much better than it smells! A nice medium bodied red with hints of spice and pleasant tannins.

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Tardencuba Tempranillo - 2006

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Alyssa R.

March 6, 2009

Delicious. Reminded me instantaneously of the cinnanomon candies in red wrappers on the nose and in the mouthfeel. Luscious Tempranillo sans any of the harsh tannin character that once in a while I encounter. Tasty!

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Tardencuba Tempranillo - 2006

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Rostaslav

February 25, 2009

Dark Ruby in color. Subtle red cherry on the nose. Starts with some full fruit flavors and acidity than falls off but recovers for the finish. Dry Tannins.

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Legon Tempranillo - 2007

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Andy A.

February 25, 2009

Smooth and easily drinkable with or without food. This is mildly earthy and has pleasant finish.

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Legon Tempranillo - 2007

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Andy A.

February 25, 2009

Smooth and easily drinkable with or without food. This is mildly earthy and has pleasant finish.

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Legon Tempranillo - 2007

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Jonathan
W.

February 25, 2009

Barnyard, violet.

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Legon Tempranillo - 2007

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Alyssa R.

February 25, 2009

Barynardy nose with hints of cherry. Funky.

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Legon Tempranillo - 2007

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Dr L.

February 25, 2009

Perfect for drinking in an open air bungalow on a Spanish beach.

Tags:Tempranillo, Jammy, Big Tannins
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Puerto Novas Tempranillo - 2004

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Jonathan
W.

February 25, 2009

Some like it hot. Some don't. If you do this one is for you.

Tags:Tempranillo, Jammy, Big Tannins
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Puerto Novas Tempranillo - 2004

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Rostaslav

February 25, 2009

Rich and jammy in the mouth with big tannins. A little hot on the finish--14.5% explains that.

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Puerto Novas Tempranillo - 2004

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Dr L.

February 25, 2009

Perfect for a outside bbq on a sultry southern night.

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Legon Tempranillo - 2007

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Andy A.

February 25, 2009

Full bodied for a tempranillo, hot, jammy and full of tannins that linger in your mouth long after you finish your taste.

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Puerto Novas Tempranillo - 2004

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Alyssa R.

February 25, 2009

Tempranillo is my new favorite varietal. Jammy yet European with a little "flair." Tasty.

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Puerto Novas Tempranillo - 2004

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Sonia W.

January 3, 2009

We had this wine at a Zachy's sponsored Spanish tasting event at Mercat in NY. All of us, including the ex-sommelier at Fleur de Sel were shocked that such a great wine was around $14. Was it the best wine of the evening - not. But it was the best for the price point. A guaranteed crowd pleaser. I think the only issue is that it's hard to find.

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Valdehermoso Roble Tempranillo - 2005

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Sandrea
H.

February 14, 2008

Varietal: 100% Tinta del Pais Robert Parker (92pts): The 2000 Valderiz Tomas Esteban (named after the proprietor) comes from 80-year-old, bush trained, Tempranillo vines which have been biodynamically farmed. The wine spent 30 months in French oak of which 30% was new. Purple/opaque in color, the wine has aromatics more reminiscent of Syrah than Tempranillo with bacon, blood, soy, and smoke making a splendid first impression. This is followed by a wine with superb depth, ripe flavors of black fruits and minerality in the background. There is excellent balance and enough sweet tannin to support another 5 years of bottle age.

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Valderiz Tomas Esteban - 2001

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Christi
C.

December 24, 2007

straightforward,burnt toast,red fruit,moderately deep palate(spice,pepper and vanilla on finish)good reflection of the region. maybe a bit fruity imported by Antalva Imports

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Vinos Valtuille Pago de Valdoneje - 2005

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