Region - Catalunya
September 14, 2011
The age of this wine has given rise to a rusty/garnet color and beautiful baked brambly berry notes with a hint of limestone soil on the nose. This wine has held up considerably well and has another 5 or so years of life in it. Time has done it well to wrap all of the earth and fruit together into one seamless tasting experience! Pair with a venison tenderloin prepared medium rare with a sherry reduction or cranberry relish.
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September 14, 2011
Beautiful aromas of buttery strawberry shortcake and has lovely flavors of strawberries and Tahitian vanilla. Smooth, silky finish with balanced acidity for a Brut Nature Reserva. It is reminiscent of walking past the neighborhood patisserie with fresh baked goods placed in the window. Drink as a liquid dessert or with...you guessed it...strawberry shortcake.
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March 6, 2011
Had this at a Spanish Wine tasting recently and I thought it was decent but for $10.00 I thought, why not take a bottle home? Upon popping it open, I am hit with a slighty musty scent. I let it breathe for about an hour while preparing some food and when I get back to it and pour myself a glass, I am pleasantly surprised. It's got a good plum looking color, and is almost totally opaque. The nose shows some earthy tones, maybe some blackberry or rapspberry with burnt wood and hints of tobacco which I immediately equate to "Old vine." I have a sip and decide this is just a fantastic wine, there is smoky dark fruit taste going on, a little dry but a good strong aftertaste that hangs around for a good while with that grape/berry flavor. It's got a great balance between the earthy-ness without tasting too musty and the fruit plays off of it just perfectly. The more I let this breathe, the better it gets. With all of the earthy tones, I will probably enjoy this again with something prepared with herbs (lamb maybe?) but even if it's on it's own, I thought this wine was a winner.
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January 13, 2010
Sructured. Not very tannic. Earthy but not minerally. Dark fruit -- lots of blackberry, cherries. Not very forward; sits back on the palate. Delicious!
Tags:Spanish; Granacha
Bodegas Ateca Old Vine Garnacha - 2006
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November 27, 2008
Crisp and refreshing 100% pinot noir cava from Catalunya. Beautiful deep pink color.
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Codorniu Pinot Noir - NV
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April 11, 2008
Note's relate to earlier vintage (2002, 2000). Priorat wines are to Spain today what Tuscan wines were to Italy in the late 80's early 90's. Alvaro Palacio is an excellent winemaker to start with if you haven't tried a Priorat yet. Their most popular red blend, Las Terrases, mixes 5-6 different varietals with Carmenere making up the foundation. It has luscious dark fruit flavors surrounded by hints of lighter fruits like apricot, an excellent balance of earthiness, and a soft but lingering finish. It is the style that explains why wines from Priorat are my favorite. The best way I can describe the essence of these wines is to thing of a coffee bean dipped in dark chocolate stuffed in a raspberry, stuffed in a dark cherry that's then stuffed in a kiwi.
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Alvara Palacios - 2005
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May 9, 2007
At Negrojo, Barcelona. Out of the way but cool Asian fusion rest. Very dry wine.
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Sumarroca Penedes - 2004
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March 26, 2007
Ripe fruit flavors of blackberry and black currant mingle with dark chocolate and iron notes in this brooding red. It's firm on the palate, but not ponderous, with lithe tannins and a fresh, spicy finish. Syrah with Viognier. Drink now through 2009. 200 cases imported. –TM" - Rated 88, Wine Spectator
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