Winery - Abadia Retuerta
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Spicy but a bit green, this value label from Abadia Retuerta seems to have fallen off in recent years. The 2003, despite being from a hot year, has light vegetal aromas and flavors to go with cherry, plum and a mild saltiness. Not bad, but nothing special.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Patience is a must to make it through this burly, earthy, almost murky blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Early aromas of mulch and coffee morph into black fruit and leather, while initially reduced black cherry and currant flavors take on more character and depth with time. Never does it really shine, but it is a serious wine that has its merits.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Quite ripe and savory, but also perilously close to stewy. The palate offers blackberry, plum and cured beef in a ripe package propelled by pronounced acidity. Finishes buttery and fairly short. This blend of Tempranillo, Cabernet and Merlot is ready to drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Earthy and dark, with forward fruit and plenty of overt wood. With lots of berry fruit, a smooth feel, and fine overall integration, this is a quintessential, well-priced Spanish wine for 2004. There’s no flab or fat, but it’s not hard, either. A drying, coffee-filled finish with bitter chocolate is the final act.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Masculine but not brooding, with an encouraging, lightly perfumed nose that really draws you in. Pulsating red fruit carries the earthy palate into a soft but dynamic finish that fills all corners of your mouth. With a good feel and subtleties, this wine is drinking well right now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nothing if not stout and fruity. This is a big, modern Syrah with a mountain’s worth of plum, berry and currant character on the nose, palate and finish. The acidity is a bit jagged and amplified, which creates some crispness, tension and pop. But overall it’s a burly specimen that despite 20 months in oak does not taste woody. Drink or hold until 2012. Imported by Kobrand.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
By no means is this an easy wine to like or understand. It begins with murky, earthy aromas and then unfolds to deliver marzipan and sweet berry fruit. Massive is an understatement, as the wine’s tannic grab and density are over the top. There aren’t many good high-priced Cabs from Spain; take this as a good explanation why not. Imported by Kobrand.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts with a crusty, almost mineral top over oaky, chunky blackberry fruit. It’s a standard, semiherbal, juicy red blend (75% Tempranillo) with flavors of dried cherry and mocha. Short on the finish, with a hint of vanilla and chocolate. Good overall.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A mix of standard berry fruit and leafy, herbal qualities is the starting point. Next up is a tangy, acidic palate of red fruits, vanilla, acidity and ultimately some bitterness. Short and gritty on the finish. Tastes and smells like mass-market Bordeaux. A blend of 60% Tempranillo and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Big, meaty and broad, with thick, masculine coal, pepper and blackberry aromas. This marks a nice comeback for Abadia Retuerta, which had some weak wines in 2002 and ’03; this single-vineyard Syrah is lush, loaded and bursting with char, chocolate and deep fruit. It has size, power and balance pulling it in the right direction. Probably better in another year or so.
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